Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act Cleared to Become Law

Touted by itself as the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, the Girl Scouts of the USA is about to get a commemorative coin issued in its honor if Congress gets its way.

The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act authorizing the $1 silver coins was passed last week by the U.S. House of Representatives and it received approval this week by the Senate without amendment and by unanimous consent. It is now up to President Obama to sign it into law, which he is expected to do.

The legislation calls for up to 350,000 commemorative proof and uncirculated silver dollars to be struck in 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scout organization. Specifics in the bill require the normal inscriptions of “United States of America,” “Liberty,” “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum.”

The coin is also to be minted from an alloy containing 90% silver and 10% copper with a design "emblematic of the centennial of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.” Final designs will be announced later by the United States Mint.

The act includes a provision for a $10 surcharge per coin paid to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and made available for Girl Scout program development and delivery.

For reference, read the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act.