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Scotland, Robert III, lion, heavy coinage (c. 1390 – 1403)

British Numismatic Society Grants

The British Numismatic Society offers grants (see below), which are available to support a variety of activities, including but not exclusive to: travel expenses to attend numismatic events/conferences, payment of/towards numismatic conference fees, specialist software acquisition, image reproduction costs, publication costs, metallurgical analysis costs, display case costs for UK museums as well as other costs associated with displaying numismatic material. Applicants can submit more than one application per calendar year, but the Grants committee reserves the right to prefer first-time applicants over returning applicants, should limits on funds make this necessary.

These grants will not cover the acquisition of coins for either personal or museum collections.

FAQ for grant applicants

To make an application, download and complete the appropriate form (see below), then email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

If your application is not acknowledged within 48 hours then please advise us by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Grants of value up to £750 (Type A)

No application deadline: applications for this grant are accepted all year round.

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Grants greater than £750 , and up to £1250 (Type B)

Again, no application deadline: applications for this grant are accepted all year round.

Apply for either here on form GA1

Grants greater than £1250 and Research Project Grants (Type C)

A Grant, to a maximum of £5000, that will support a research project which will enhance the knowledge of British Numismatics.

The application deadline is 31st March each year, though late applications may on occasion be considered.

Apply here on form GA2