Why become a member?
Your fee almost pays for itself through the yearbook, and you support numismatic research.
01 · Included
The yearbook for free
Every year you receive the 'Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte' postage-free at home, a scholarly standard work worth around €120.
02 · Exchange
Lectures and excursions
Monthly scholarly lectures in Munich, excursions and personal exchange with researchers and collectors.
03 · Have your say
Voice and newsletter
Voting rights in the general assembly, plus the 'Numismatisches Nachrichtenblatt' (NNB) of the German Numismatic Society.
04 · Digital
Members portal
In future with access to yearbook downloads, your invoices, digital editions and internal areas, exclusively for members.
05 · Charitable
Tax-deductible
The BNG pursues exclusively charitable purposes (§ 3 of the statutes). Your fee can usually be claimed for tax purposes.
06 · Impact
Support research
You support numismatic scholarship and one of the oldest learned societies in Europe, since 1881.
Fees and models
The right fee for every situation. Each model represents a Roman Concordia coin, the ancient symbol of concord. The fee levels are set by the general assembly.
Full membership
€80 / year
Full membership with all benefits.
Second membership
€50 / year
For members of other numismatic societies, without NNB dispatch.
Young membership
€20 / year
For young members up to the age of 30.
Institutions
€80 / year
Universities, museums, associations and similar.
Companies
€150 / year
Auction houses, the trade and others.
Lifetime membership
€1,950 one-off
One-off fee for lifetime membership.
How to become a member
In three transparent and straightforward steps.
Step 1
Apply
In the application form, choose your membership model and enter your name, email, address and payment method. It only takes two minutes.
Step 2
Admission by the board
The board decides on admission (§ 8 of the statutes). We review your application and get back to you promptly.
Step 3
Welcome to the BNG
After admission you receive your membership number, access to the members portal and the next yearbook. The fee then falls due.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
How long does the membership run?
The membership applies for one calendar year and renews automatically. Resignation is possible at the end of the calendar year (§ 9 of the statutes).
When is the fee due?
The annual fee is payable in the first quarter of the financial year (§ 7 of the statutes).
How can I pay?
By SEPA direct debit (recommended) or by invoice. Online payment is in preparation. Collection only takes place after your admission.
What happens to my data?
Your data is stored exclusively for membership administration and in accordance with the GDPR. More on this in our privacy policy.