This website presents the interests of The Token Corresponding Society and Token Congress with both groups sharing a common interest.

The word 'token' in this context means a coin or similar object which is issued for use in place of regular or official coinage.  Over the years the scope of members' interests has widened to include a whole range coin-like objects which are collectively known as 'Paranumismatica'.  I.e. outside the scope of formal Numismatics consisting of Coins and Military Medals.  Examples are listed on the left.

The Token Corresponding Society was founded in July 1971, by means of a circular from the late Christopher Brunel and Jean M. White to a group of enthusiasts who collected tokens and agreed to publish a bulletin for circulation between themselves.  The first Bulletin was published in the following October.  Membership reached eighty in the first six months.

Token Congress was initiated in 1982 by Brian Edge, to cater specifically for token collectors and organised along the lines of the well established BANS Congress, (British Association of Numismatic Societies).  This initial Token Congress at Crewe was the start of an annual event and membership has grown ever since.

The latest Token Congress was at the Madison Hotel, Swindon. Friday 12th October to Sunday 14th October 2007.  Organisers were Stuart Adams, Tony Gilbert and Philip Mernick to whom thanks are given for a most successful event.

The next Token Congress will be at Warwick (Hilton Hotel) 10-12 October 2008.  Organising committee, David Griffiths, Peter Preston-Morley, David Young.