Code of Ethics

Every member of the Association agrees to adhere to the following Code of Ethics

  1. I agree to be bound by and support the Articles of Association and any further such articles and policies as may be agreed by the Association.
  2. I agree to conduct my business in such a way as to bring no discredit on the Association or its Members and to take suitable action through the Association against flagrant breach of such business conduct.
  3. I agree to maintain adequate records of purchases so that any enquiries from proper authorities can be satisfied.
  4. I agree never knowingly to offer, exhibit or advertise counterfeits, copies, restrikes or reproductions without their being clearly described as such. In no way will I knowingly represent such items as being the genuine articles.
  5. I agree to take all reasonable steps to conduct an error made in a normal transaction. In the event of a dispute, I would agree to submit the facts to the Council of the Association for arbitration.
  6. I agree to conform to accepted standards of advertising within the meaning of the Trades Description Act.
  7. I will not supply any goods on trade terms to anyone who does not order them in writing on suitably headed trade stationery or who does not produce a trade card when buying in person.
  8. I will place to the credit account of any customer money paid to me by the customer. I will refund all or any part of the money in respect of the value of any goods which I am not able to supply if such repayment is demanded. If no such demand is made, I will hold the money to the credit of the customer for a reasonable time. In the event that the customer lives outside the currency area of my country, I will deduct from repayment no more than is expended on normal bank conversion charges.
  9. I agree to fulfil all contracts made by me either orally or in writing. I further agree to pay on delivery for any material accepted from a customer unless otherwise desired or on monthly account for such material supplied by a Member of the Association. I will accept the return of any material which may be proved to be unsatisfactory, either from a customer or from a Member of the Association.
  10. I agree to help Members of the Association and any others of serious intent in the furtherance of numismatic knowledge and research.