In 2010,
the United States Mint will inscribe that
phrase onto a new commemorative coin that
honors the centennial of the Boy Scouts of
America. Beginning March 23, the United
States Mint will make available for sale
350,000 high quality, modern issue,
commemorative silver dollar coins.
Like the
inscription on the coin, the BSA gathers
together youth from all backgrounds. So, it
is fitting that the surcharges from the sale
of each coin are authorized for use to
benefit the BSA National Foundation in its
efforts to bring Scouting to underserved
communities. Surcharges for the coin sales
may generate up to $3.5 million for this
very worthy cause. The proof coin will be offered at $43.95 and
the uncirculated coin will be offered at
$35.95.
Judge
William S. Sessions, former Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and
Distinguished Eagle Scout, is the Honorary
Chairman of the BSA's initiative to promote
the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver
Dollar. Judge Sessions' son Congressman Pete
Sessions of Dallas, Texas, also a
Distinguished Eagle Scout, introduced and
championed the legislation that authorized
the BSA to be one of the two commemorative
coins produced by the United States Mint in
2010.
We expect
this limited quantity of coins to sell fast!
While orders cannot be placed in advance,
beginning at noon (ET) on March 23, 2010
orders can be placed through the United
States Mint at
www.usmint.gov
or at 1-800-USA-MINT.
