Gold Eagle Investors May Enjoy Adding 2010 BSA Silver Dollars

March 24, 2010 - Investors in the Gold Eagle sometimes like to add other coins to their collection. For those investors who really enjoy collecting a variety of coins, the US Mint released 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollars today at noon EST.

For the tidal wave of buyers, early ordering proved to be challenging on the US Mints website and toll free lines. A similar experience had by those looking to purchase last year’s Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set. Could a pattern be emerging? After a quick apology from the Mint, the 50,000 sets sold out in less than 30 hours.

Many watchers are expecting the same eventual sellout with the commemorative Boy Scouts dollars, although they have a higher 350,000 combined mintage across the proof and uncirculated options.

The Boy Scouts Silver Dollars celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America, and were authorized by the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-363).

The commemorative Scouting coins are struck in proof and uncirculated condition and have respective introductory sale prices of $39.95 and $33.95.

Those wishing to order the coins may do so at the United States Mint Web site, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, or at the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers may call TTY 1-888-321-MINT (6468).

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