Publications
PCNS has a history of publishing original numismatic research going back many decades, including our quarterly publication of The Journal for over a dozen years, our ongoing publication of the annual Papers Contest submissions, as well as some special publications.
Monthly Publications
The Bulletin
The Bulletin is published online as a PDF file during the week before each monthly meeting to inform members of current activities and meeting plans. Past issues are available to view or download.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes of each meeting are recorded, reviewed by the PCNS Board, and approved at the next meeting. We post them online once they are approved.
Annual Papers
PCNS Papers Online
The Society issues its annual research papers to current members, but we also publish our Papers online for everyone to read.
Papers of 2012 through 2021 are available online.
Papers Contest
New papers are submitted annually, usually in April, via the PCNS Papers Contest, which is open to all numismatic writers, not just PCNS members.
Please view the PDFs for our Papers Contest Rules and our Copyright Policy for submissions.
Special Publications
Occasionally special publications are prepared for wider distribution.
Currently Available: PCNS Monograph 2
San Francisco History Through It's Exonumia
— A Selection of the Works of Jerry F. Schimmel
Jerry F. Schimmel (1933–2021) was well-known as a numismatic writer and a collector of tokens and exonumia. A member of PCNS for over fifty years, he contributed hundreds of articles to numismatic and general interest publications, usually focused on San Francisco history as represented by tokens from bars and other entertainment establishments, particularly on the notorious Barbary Coast. This is a collection of twenty-five articles personally selected by Jerry to appear in book form. (Dec 2025)
Member Specials
All members have free access to The Bulletin and PCNS Papers. Members also get advance notice of Special Publications. Press runs are either print-on-demand or based on our membership at the time of printing.
Consider becoming a member to get the earliest notice of new PCNS publications as they become available.