The society promotes the understanding of numismatics through holding regular lectures and meetings as well as producing a number of publications.
[citation needed] Its principal publication is the British Numismatic Journal (BNJ),[1] published from 1903.
Back issues of BNJ are free to read online, apart from the most recent three years' editions.
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.