INTERNATIONAL BANK NOTE SOCIETY ~ INFORMATION
The International Bank Note Society was formed in 1961 to promote the study of world paper money. It is incorporated under the Non-Profit Corporation Laws of the District of Columbia, and now has in excess of 2,000 members in over 100 countries. The Society organises meetings and major collecting bourses throughout the year, where members converge to buy, sell, exchange and discuss paper money in pursuit of this great hobby.
All members are bound by a stringent Code of Ethics and the Society's bylaws. The following comprises excerpts from the IBNS Bylaws:
Membership of the IBNS is a privilege and not a right. All members are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the Society. Therefore, any member who willfully violates these bylaws in a manner which adversely reflects upon the IBNS or the IBNS Code of Ethics shall be subject to disciplinary action. A member who has been convicted in a criminal court of a felony or a crime related to property is automatically suspended., pending further action by the Executive Board. No person who is under suspension or has been expelled from the Society for violation of the Society Code of Ethics shall be allowed to participate commercially by having, operating, or working behind a table or other location at which numismatic material is bought sold, traded or exchanged at any public meeting, show, bourse or other activity or function sponsored or co-sponsored by the IBNS or a chapter thereof. The name and last known address of persons expelled from the society for violation of the Society Code of Ethics shall be published in the IBNS Journal and shall be prominently displayed in the IBNS Membership Directory.
Applications for membership may be addressed to: |
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General Secretary, (USA) |
Assistant General Secretary, (UK) |
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Grievances against members may be addressed to:
Chairman, Grievance/Discipline Committee
David Carew
Loxley,
Lutton Gowts,
Lutton,
Spalding
Lincs
PE12 9LQ
United Kingdom
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