The British Numismatic Society (BNS) is an organisation for promoting and realization of the study of

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medal A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are presented as awards. They may be int ...

s. It was founded in 1903.

Publications

Its principal publication is the ''British Numismatic Journal'', (published from 1903) commonly abbreviated to "BNJ" in academic references. Back issues of BNJ are free to read online, apart from the most recent three years' editions. The BNS publishes the separate books (especially catalogues of coins) and some serial publications.

Library

The BNS has the library combined and integrated with the library of the

Royal Numismatic Society The Royal Numismatic Society (RNS) is a learned society and charity based in London, United Kingdom which promotes research into all branches of numismatics. Its patron was Queen Elizabeth II. Membership Foremost collectors and researchers, bo ...

and located at the

Warburg Institute The Warburg Institute is a research institution associated with the University of London in central London, England. A member of the School of Advanced Study, its focus is the study of cultural history and the role of images in culture – cros ...

Membership

Becoming a member of the British Numismatic Society is open to all for a £15 fee that covers the first two years of membership. Members have access to the Society's literature on coins and receive a copy of its annual journal.

Awards

Sanford Saltus Gold Medal The John Sanford Saltus Medal is the premier distinction of the British Numismatic Society The British Numismatic Society (BNS) is an organisation for promoting and realization of the study of British coins and medals. It was founded in 1903. P ...

*Blunt Prize *North Book Prize

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