Dennis Tucker Joins CSNS Board

Award-winning numismatist Dennis Tucker has been appointed to the Central States Numismatic Society’s (CSNS) board of governors. He succeeds Carrie Meyer, who stepped down from the board due to her expanded responsibilities as a college professor and administrator at the University of Nebraska.

“Carrie’s contributions helped strengthen CSNS and will have a lasting impact on the organization,” says CSNS President Mitch Ernst. “We are grateful for her dedication and wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.” 

Tucker fills one of two appointed seats on the board reserved for individuals whose expertise can provide valuable support to CSNS. “Dennis brings not only an unparalleled record of service and achievement in numismatics but also valuable nonprofit leadership experience that will help guide the society into the future,” Ernst says.

A collector since the age of 7, Tucker is a widely recognized author, researcher, and member of many national and international numismatic organizations, including two terms (2016-24) on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. He served for two decades as the publisher of Whitman Publishing, overseeing the annual Guide Book of United States Coins (the “Red Book”) and many other titles. 

In his role on the CSNS board, Tucker believes it is important to focus on four vital areas: education, communications/community, young collectors, and good governance. “I respect that the society devotes a good amount of resources to education. The Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium is a brilliant feather in Central States’ cap. I like the current CSNS commitment to showcase each member state in the Society,” Tucker wrote in a statement about the CSNS’s mission. “This is a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on each state, as well as a unique way to publicize the annual convention.”

He continued, “The Central States’ activities, giveaways, and programming for young collectors are top-notch. When it comes to encouraging new hobbyists, I don’t limit my approach to ‘kids are the future of the hobby!’ because new collectors in their 40s and 50s are just as important to cultivate. But I do think young people with curiosity and intelligence are an important audience. The American Numismatic Association and Central States are leaders in this area.”