Exhibit 99.906

         Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

I, Wilmot H. Kidd, President of Central Securities Corporation (the
"Corporation"), certify that:

1.    The Corporation's periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended
      December 31, 2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of
      Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
      respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
      Corporation.

      1/14/05                                     /s/ Wilmot H. Kidd
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      Date                                        Wilmot H. Kidd
                                                  President

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         Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

I, Charles N. Edgerton, Treasurer of Central Securities Corporation (the
"Corporation"), certify that:

1.    The Corporation's periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended
      December 31, 2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of
      Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
      respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
      Corporation.

      1/18/05                                     /s/ Charles N. Edgerton
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      Date                                        Charles N. Edgerton
                                                  Treasurer

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A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to the Corporation and will be retained by the Corporation and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.