The 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollar will be issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. A similar commemorative coin program has been authorized for the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, to be issued in 2013.
The obverse of the Boy Scouts coin features an image of a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and female venturer saluting with the centennial years “1910″ and “2010″. Additional inscriptions include “Continuing the Journey”, “In God We Trust”, and “Liberty”. The obverse was designed by Donna Weaver and engraved by Charles Vickers.
The reverse of the coin features the universal logo of the Boy Scouts of America. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “Boy Scouts of America”, the organization motto “Be Prepared”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”. The reverse of the silver dollar was engraved by Jim Licaretz.
The 2010 Boy Scouts Commemorative Silver Dollar will be issued in proof and uncirculated versions. There will be a maximum mintage of 350,000 coins across both options. Introductory pricing will be available from the start of sales on March 23, 2010 until April 21, 2010, after which time regular pricing will become effective. In the opening week of sales, the US Mint sold a combined 214,673 coins, suggesting a quick sell out for the issue.
A surcharge of $10 is included within the price of each coin, payable to the Boy Scouts of America Foundation. The funds collected will be used by local councils for the extension of funding to hard to serve areas.
Coin Specifications
Designer: Donna Weaver (obverse), Jim Licaretz (reverse engraver)
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 350,000
2010 Uncirculated Boy Scouts Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $33.95
Regular Price: $35.95
Final Mintage: TBD
2010 Proof Boy Scouts Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $39.95
Regular Price: $43.95
Final Mintage: TBD
