Abstract: A pool edge coping system for completing the water-side edge of a concrete pool surround installed around the top of pre-fabricated, fiberglass in-ground pools. The coping system is a combination concrete placement form and edge finishing system for cast-in-place surrounds. An embodiment of the invention comprises long, thin decorative edging bands secured to the top corner of the pool liner. Multiple band are fastened end-to-end around the perimeter of the pool using fasteners. Anchors are installed at various points along the length of the band to secure its front face in the vertical direction. Joint clips are installed over the ends of the bands at each butt-joint. Concrete is placed against the back of the band, leveled to the top of the band and allowed to cure. The band is left in place as a decorative edging to the completed concrete surround.