Central States Numismatic Society

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, Illinois

~April 16 - 19, 2008~

1. The Chicago area loves coins and coin collectors especially in April!
2. The Central States Convention is a friendly place to exhibit coins!
3. The top three winners in eight exhibit classes win U.S. Gold Eagles!
4. All exhibitors get a great free Saturday breakfast!
5. All exhibitors get limited edition Central States silver logo rounds!
6. The Central States Exhibit judges are well qualified and often exhibit!
7. Four special awards are given at the great free Saturday breakfast!
8. The top three winners in each class get their names and photos in the award-winning Centinel !
9. The top three winners in each class get their names and photos on the CSNS website! (www.centralstates.info)
10. The Central States Exhibit Chairperson gives great hugs!

ALL collectors are invited to exhibit coins, tokens, medals, paper money or other numismatic material at the 69th anniversary convention of the Central States Numismatic Society, April 16 - 19, 2008 in Rosemont, IL. Exhibits in eight categories will be competing for U.S. Gold Eagles in beautiful holders. Exhibit applications are due by March 15. Applications received on or before March 1, will be eligible for a drawing to win a 2008 U.S. 1/4 oz. Gold Eagle.

ALL exhibitors receive limited edition silver CSNS logo medals and a Saturday Awards Breakfast ticket.

Four special awards will be presented at the Saturday Awards Breakfast:

1. Best-of-Show: a one-ounce U.S. Gold Eagle, housed in a deluxe holder.
2. Best Exhibit by a First-Time CSNS Exhibitor: an uncirculated 1935 Swiss gold 20 franc coin and certificate, forever named in memory of Joseph and Morton Stack, pioneer New York City coin dealers.
3. Most Educational Exhibit: an uncirculated 2008 U.S. 1/10 oz.gold eagle and certificate forever named in memory of John Jay Pittman, famous collector and exhibitor from Rochester, New York.
4. The People's Choice: a 2008 U.S. Proof Set in a specially designed wood frame.

Please consider showing off your coins and/or other numismatic items at our 69th Anniversary Convention in the Stephens Center in Rosemont, IL, April 16 -19, 2008. ~~~~~~ Check our website: www.centralstates.info for additional information or contact our Exhibit Chairman, Fran Lockwood at 765-664-6520 or email her: franlockwood@aol.com.