Truvia: Boy Scout Coin Collector's Merit Badge

ckembo

Ihope he easrns the Merit Badge!

Ckinker

 

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Not with the tape I applied to them at 12 years of age!

 

davdo

Nice of you to share that great accommplishment!

Clinker

 

Vess1

Changes are made from time to time and two other coins may be selected like "any State Quarter or President Dollar OR more may be required.

Clinker

 

Tc200

Thanks for sharing...

Clinker

 

Tc2007

Requirements change as the need presents itself.

Clinker

 

eddyk

One of the reasons I chose to share the iinfo...

Clinker

 

Clinker you could put those all into one post, but clicking edit and adding them in, instead of posting 5 times in a row.

 

Why do boy scouts collect badgers?













:mouth:

 

Parklane

Because of the Merits

Clinker

 

They had it when I was in Scouts ... and I earned it along with the rest I needed for Eagle.

Nox

 

I do ... it just had it's 50th birthday.

Nox

 

Nox

WOW!

Clinker

 

Setting up for the badge

Well,

As I had mentioned some time ago we have a young man working at our shop.

He's a Boy Scout and was working on that Merit Badge.

Problem is that none of his counselors had any real coin knowledge so they asked us at the shop. Well today I got the honor!

Now as much as I clown around (I'm like that in person too) this was serious stuff. It was an unusually slow day so I had the list and me and Matt went at it.
Actually spent a few hours with him on this list.

He did well and learned a few things while we were at it. He deserves the badge and I was honored to recommend it. Now we'll see how the Scouts handle it.

You know what was really cool about the whole thing? Matt sincerely thanked me for my time and effort. The boss has taught him a lot as has my coworker Scott.
Nice to see a kid that really appreciates it.

I see a very bright future for this young man.

clembo

 

clembo

You're the kind of member who brings class (as are others) to this forum...and It makes me proud everytime you share your expertise with someone...

Clinker

 

Aren't coins from the bank or the change machine circulating?
Sure they are. So are the once you get in the post office stamp machines.

 

andrew289

Right you are Andrew289! From Mint to Fed Reserve Banks and coiin dealers. Secondary banks by request then to businesses on order for paper currency then as change. Of course you can request rolls, boxes, bags or singles from yoiur bank.

Clinker

 

Clinker,

I thank you for the compliment and it's headed back your way.

Your threads are always "gotta reads".

clembo

 

clembo

Members like you are what keeps me going!

Clinker