Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) 74th Anniversary Medal
Image of the 74th Anniversary Convention Medal Courtesy of SilverTowne


A leading Hobby Organization

The Central States Numismatic Society, founded in 1939, is one of the larger numismatic organizations in the United States with membership fluctuating around 2,000. CSNS, as it is known informally, operates in a 13 state Midwestern region but membership is open to residents of all states and foreign countries.

States in the region are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.


Check the SITE MAP for a complete listing of pages

'13 CSNS Literary Competition...Open to Members  read about it here


CSNS 74th Annual Convention

April 24-27, 2013

Renaissance Hotel &

Convention Ctr.,

Schaumburg, IL

Convention Information for 2013

Dealers List

Convention Schedule

Bourse Map

Exhibit Rules

Exhibit Application

Hotel Information

Airfare Discount

Dealer Booth #'s

Approximate number of 2013 CSNS booths still available:

CSNS Bourse

SOLD OUT

  •   Premium corners    SOLD OUT
  •   Premium straights    SOLD OUT
  •   Preferred corners     SOLD OUT
  •   Regular straights     SOLD OUT
  •   Regular corners     SOLD OUT
  •   Economy straights    SOLD OUT
  •   Economy corners    SOLD OUT

Other CSNS Information



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What's New at CSNS

Dates and Locations for 2 2014 CSNS Seminars

FEB. 15 - TROY, MICHIGAN - AMERICAN - POLISH CULTURAL CENTER - 2975 E. MAPLE ROAD - TROY, MI CO-SPONSORS: WINDSOR COIN CLUB & POLISH-AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
MAY 4 - HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS - BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL 4400 FRONTAGE ROAD - HILLSIDE, IL CO-SPONSOR: HILLSIDE COIN CLUB

CSNS Doubles Publication Grants

"Grants for Authors Doubled" The CSNS Board in its April meeting voted to double the amount of money available to authors who wish to research, write and publish numismatic books. Beginning July 1 of this year, $40,000 will be available to prospective authors. Grants of up to $5,000 may be applied for. Additional information can be obtained from CSNS Education Director, Ray Lockwood, 765-664-6520 or email: sunrayofmarion@aol.com

Read about the new grants here Book Grants



Club Talks turns to Book

Read how a talk at a local club meeting turned into a book! Medal of the Month Book


2013 Seminars

The Fall, 2013 Seminar will be hosted by the Wichita, Kansas Coin Club on October 5th. The location will be the Double Tree at the Wichita Airport and Jay Cline, Rick Snow, Peter Huntoon, Walt Ostromecki are scheduled to speak.


Exonumia Challenge

Exonumia Challenge, Get a free medal, write an article!
Details at Exonumia Challenge



New!!

Club listings, Meetings times, dates and general information.




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1888 Double Eagle