WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar on March 23, at noon Eastern Time (ET).
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollars
The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-363) authorizes the United States Mint to mint and issue silver one-dollar coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America.
The mintage limit for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar is set at 350,000 coins across both product options, the proof and uncirculated versions of the coin, struck in 90 percent silver. Household orders will be limited to 100 units per option. [click to continue…]
In only a few short weeks, the United States Mint will start selling a commemorative coin which is sure to be a hit not only with traditional coin collectors, but also with many new-comers to the hobby. On March 23, 2010, the US Mint launches the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar.
These Boy Scouts coins, while standard in their composition and weight for a commemorative, are unique in the fact of their subject matter and the swarm of potential buyers they bring to the industry. It is estimated that almost 2.8 million youth members alone belong to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Add in the million plus adult members and the numbers approach 4 million active participants. And that does not take into account millions more who were a part of the organization in the past, who will eagerly race to buy one or more of the coins ...
Full Article: Boy Scouts of America Silver Dollar Coming - CoinNews
Prices for the two 2010 commemorative coins have been set, the United States Mint announced via a published notification in the Federal Register. The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollars and the American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coins will be struck in collector proof and uncirculated condition.
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Design - Click to Enlarge
Both commemoratives will be offered at the same price, and each will be discounted when first issued. The following table provides a breakdown: [click to continue…]
In celebration of 100 years of Boy Scouting, a new commemorative Boy Scout coin will be circulated beginning Feb. 8 through Jan. 11, 2011.
Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson and Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) introduced legislation to create a $1 silver coin to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America ...
Full Article: Boy Scouts commemorative coin to be minted this year - The Grant Tribune Sentinel
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today unveiled designs for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar. The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-363) authorizes the United States Mint to mint and issue silver one-dollar coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Design - Click to Enlarge
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner approved the coin's designs on September 16, 2009. The obverse (heads side) design, by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Donna Weaver, depicts a Cub Scout in the foreground with a Boy Scout and female Venturer in the background saluting. The Venturer represents how the Boy Scouts of America organization has evolved over the past century to serve all the youth of America, including girls. Inscriptions on the obverse are CONTINUING THE JOURNEY, 1910, 2010, IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY. [click to continue…]
A scout’s helping hand is favored by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee for the obverse design of a commemorative coin honoring the Boy Scouts of America.
The committee, which met June 29 in Colorado Springs, Colo., listened to comments from the audience concerning uniforms, use of anniversary slogans and design favorites before selecting a design depicting a Boy Scout of 100 years ago offering his hand during a mountain climb to a modern scout...
Full Article: Scout helping scout gets CCA nod - Numismatic News
That was the general sentiment of the United States Commission of Fine Arts when it reviewed designs proposed for a new Boy Scouts of America commemorative silver dollar.
“The commission voiced a general disappointment with the quality of the designs, in particular the renderings of the human figures,” said Commission Secretary Thomas Luebke...
Full Article: Scout art eyed - Numismatic News
President Bush on Wednesday signed into law the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 5872). The act authorizes 350,000 silver dollar coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 2010.
H.R. 5872 enjoyed overwhelming support in both parties, passing in the House on April 22 and the Senate on September 27. Congressman Pete Sessions [R-TX], who is an Eagle Scout with four generations of Boy Scouts in his family, introduced the bill and was thankful it passed.
Read article: Bush Signs Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Coin News
The Senate on Saturday joined the House in passing legislation that seeks to commemorate the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with 350,000 silver dollar coins in 2010.
The bill, named the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act or H.R. 5872, has overwhelming support and now moves to its next step — congressional packaging for the President, who is expected to sign it into law.
Read article: Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Coin Legislation Passes Congress - Coin News
