2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar
The 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar went on sale March 23, 2010 with 350,000 coins minted for this limited production run. According to Ed Moy, the US Mint Director, over 200,000 of these silver dollar coins have been sold in the first week of their availability.
This has become one of the fastest sellers of silver coins in recent history. But different than the 2010 American Veterans Disability for Life Commemorative coins, this one has a larger household limit of 100.
The surcharge that is associated with this coin when it is purchased from the US Mint is forwarded to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation that supplies funding to the local councils for distribution to the troops.
The coin itself is to commemorate the 100 years of the Boy Scouts, which occurred on February 8, 2010.
The coin was able to be produced because of the coin act or Public Law 110-363. There are two different coins that were minted. The Proof Silver Dollar has an introductory price of $39.95 and a regular price of $43.95. The uncirculated Silver Dollar has an introductory price of $33.95 and a regular price of $35.95. The introductory prices are good for sales until April 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm ET unless they are sold out before hand.
The physical description of the coin is 26.730 grams in weight. The diameter is 1.5 inches or 38.10 mm. The metal used to make the coin is 90% silver and 10% copper.
The main difference in appearance of the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar between the proof and the uncirculated is the mirror finish of the proof. If you are into coin collecting and want one of these coins for your collection, I suggest you act fast before the mint sells out and the price goes up.
For additional resources on coins please see Franklin Mint Coins and Dollar Silver Certificate
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