Monthly Archives: March 2010
PCGS Unveils ‘The Big One’ March 25 at National Money Show
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – 3/8/2010
Ancient Alexander the Great Coins Unearthed in Syria
New $100 Note Release Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
US Mint Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Top 6 Million
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – March 6, 2010
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coins Arriving Soon
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.
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollars - Proof and Uncirculated Versions
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These 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.