The Pacific Coast Numismatic Society

The West's Oldest Numismatic Organization

MEETINGS: Oue regular monthly meetings in San Francisco feature presentations on numismatic topics ranging from US coins, tokens, and medals to Ancient and Modern World coinage, currency, and exonumia.
HISTORY: PCNS was founded by Farran Zerbe when he came to San Francisco to supervise the U.S. Mint Exhibit at the Pan-Pacific International Exposition. PCNS hosted the 1915 ANA Convention. At that time, there were no other coin organizations west of the Mississippi! More than 90 years and 1,100 meetings later, PCNS is still an important gathering place for studious numismatists in the Bay Area.
RESEARCH: PCNS sponsors an annual research papers competition for numismatic writers, publishes the submissions to our members, and serves as a clearinghouse for numismatists throughout the West. Our reference library, once housed in The Old Mint, is now available for public research at San Francisco's Sutro Branch of the California State Library.
MEMBERSHIP: Members receive monthly notices regarding meetings, programs, publications, medals, and our annual awards banquet. Many of the most illustrious names in numismatics have been members of the Society. Consider adding your name to the list.