Girl Scout Commemorative Coin

Coming in 2013     

Signed into law in 2009 by President Barack Obama, 350,000 silver dollar coins commemorating the celebration of Girl Scouts 100th anniversary will go on sale in 2013. On September 22, 2012, Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled the design.

The coin will be available for sale starting in early 2013. (We don’t have an exact price yet, but sign up for email updates.) A surcharge from the sale of each coin is authorized to be paid to Girl Scouts of the USA’s national program development and delivery, which helps girls grow into their best selves. This is the first time the United States Mint has produced a commemorative coin dedicated to a girls’ organization!

FAQs

Q: Why is the coin being issued in 2013?
A: The Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, the law that provides for the minting of these coins, specifies that they are to be issued during calendar year 2013. The coin will mark the end of the yearlong celebration of our 100th anniversary, moving us into the second century of Girl Scouting.

Q: What are the coin specifications?
A: The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Silver Dollar weighs 26.73 grams, is 1.5 inches in diameter, and contains 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.

Q:  How many of the coins will be made?
A:  The United States Mint will produce a maximum of 350,000 across all product options.

Q: Can the coins be sold in council shops?
A: Yes, councils will be able to order coins directly from the United States Mint and sell them in their shops. GSUSA will provide guidance when that information is available. They will also be sold by the United States Mint by mail order and online at www.usmint.gov.

Posted: Sep 30, 2012