The British Numismatic Society was founded in 1903 to promote the study and understanding of British Numismatics. Members of the society include academics, students, collectors, and enthusiasts, with interests that embrace all forms of coinage, tokens, banknotes and medals relating to the British Isles and former parts of the British Empire. The Society promotes the understanding of numismatics through holding regular lectures and meetings, as well as producing publications. These include the British Numismatic Journal and our series of Special Publications.