Reading Coin Club was formed on 6th May 1964 for the purpose of promoting the study, collection and disposal of coins and medals. Meetings at first were held in the residences of the various members, nine being present at the Club's inauguration. Since those days, the Club has grown to be one of the largest in the country with over 40 members and we now enjoy the excellent facilities offered by the Abbey Baptist Church in Abbey Square, Reading.

Meetings are held twelve times a year on the first Monday of each month and many subjects of numismatic interest are covered with talks by prominent experts, dealers and members of our own society. These cover every aspect of coins, tokens and medals and their history. In addition, members have every chance to compare notes on their coins or just buy, sell or chat about them over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Other features of our yearly calendar are our auction, coin fair, Skittles evening, Christmas meal and Summer Social (recent visits have included behind-the-scenes tours of the British Museum and the Royal Mint!).

Meetings usually commence at 19:00 and members are kept up to date with Club news and informed of any additional activities such as visits by a monthly newsletter. The Club is a member of the British Association of Numismatic Societies and all members have the opportunity of attending events arranged by this national organisation.

Membership of a club such as ours is of great benefit to the beginner as it enables him (or her) to learn more by rubbing shoulders with the more experienced collectors and may also encourage them to research their collections and thereby obtain greater pleasure from their hobby. Our growing library, from which members may borrow books free of charge, covering most areas of the numismatic field, will be of invaluable assistance.

Subscriptions are currently £14 for a year, collected at the June meeting (the AGM). For a further £2, members can pay for a year's tea/coffee and biscuits at meetings (probably the cheapest cuppa in the land!).