BNTA member.

[Chris Perkins 228]

I'm now a BNTA member!

For those that don't know what that is, it's the British Numismatic Trade Association. Probably the most important association that a coin dealer can be a member of, as becoming a member is not as easy as paying 30 quid and filling in a form. You have to have a VAT number, have to be a dealer and have been dealing for at least 3 years and you have to be proposed and seconded by 2 existing members before the committee mull over your application, among other criteria.

I've done it mainly for the extra credibility, to be able to display the logo everywhere and hopefully work on book projects involving the BNTA.

This is their website: www.bnta.net

[Geordie582 18]

It should give you access to archives and libraries, too, shouldn't it?

[Chris Perkins 228]

You may be thinking of the British Numismatic society (of which I'm already a member). They have huge archives of printed material and produce the British Numismatic Journal.

[Geordie582 18]

You're right, of course! I was too quick with the remark!

[Hussulo 6]

Congrats Chris!