1899 Morgan Dollar Obverse, Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions      1899 Morgan Dollar Reverse, Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions

Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions


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

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


CSNS 73rd Annual Convention


April 18-21, 2012

Renaissance Hotel &

Convention Ctr.,



Schaumburg, IL

Convention Information for 2012

Convention Schedule

Bourse Map

Exhibit Rules

Exhibit Application

Hotel Information Coming Soon

Airfare Discount

Other CSNS Information



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What's New at CSNS

CSNS Announces Publication Grants

flashing sign NEW   Attention: All Numismatic Authors And Researchers... The Central States Board Of Directors has approved a grant program which will fund writing and research on numismatic topics. Mini-grants between $2500 and $5000 are available through the CSNS Education Committee and Board. Details about the grants and application procedure are available here.


Fall Seminar Pictures

flashing sign NEW    Photos from the Fall 2011 Seminar can be seen here


Civil War Forum

CSNS to offer a Civil War Forum at the 2012 Convention in Schaumburg



Spring Seminar 2012 News Flash

The Spring 2012 Central States Numismatic Seminar will be held on Saturday, May 5 at the Oakstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio. For complete information see Spring Seminar 2012


Exonumia Challenge

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



New!!

Club listings, Meetings times, dates and general information.

Special news or annoncements about your club? Have them posted on the "News from Member Clubs" page.


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