2010 boyscout of america centennial

See the zero in elaine's list above for the BS coin...

Also this article from Coin News Net the other day.

 

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That is so true about the Buffalo's but do you guys really think the BSA coin will do as well as the Buff's of 2001?

 

The BSA vs. Buffalo price. I hope it reaches the buffalo price, but I was thinking a two banger. In the long run every year how many new Eagle scouts will get a BSA 100th coin? Also most eagle scouts get a coin collecting badge.

 

The Buffalo was a classic design, hence the sustained demand. Boy Scouts are a classic organization. The design is adequate but the demand for these will not depend so much on the design but rather a loyalty and love for that organization. We'll know in a few weeks how really popular (or unpopular) these coins really are.... :smile

 

i have just placed my order for one of each just as i did with
the disabled veterans coins. i could be to late but not a lot i can do now.

 

I'd like to know where you got the sales figures from since the customer service reps at the mint 'claim' they don't have them. Which coin, do you think will have more upside investment potential, the proof or the unc. and why?

 

Probably from either of the first two paragraphs from the link you quoted in your reply.

2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar sales are on fire with an already 200,000 purchased, United States Mint Director Ed Moy revealed early Saturday morning during the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show™ in Fort Worth, Texas.

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"The coin program has already been a great success," said Director Moy. "It went on sale this past Tuesday, March 23rd, and as of this morning, out of 350,000 that were available to sell, 200,000 have been sold."

And I'm not sure the customer service you call even works for the mint. I thought the mint outsourced this to another company.

 

Boy Scout Centennial Unc. or Proof?

There's been an over abundance of recent hype about the attributes of the mint's most recent issue of the BSA Centennial Dollar and the mintage figures. Considering my pretty long coin collecting history, it would appear that 700,000 of the unc. and proof editions combined is a fairly high number to be considered anything remotely close enough to a rarity factor sufficient for investment potential. Yet, I notice one member stating that 200,000 of these 'gems' have been already purchased, as of earlier this week. And by the way, it would sure be interesting to find out what particular resources were available at this member's disposal to be able to extrapilate this info. considering the fact that the customer service reps at the mint do not have this info. (or at least 'claim' not to anyway) And last, but not least, if one was 'convinced' that this is the investment 'gem' of the decade, collectors must be curious as to which coin has the 'greater' investment advantage ... the unc. or the proof ... and why? Oh, and just in case nobody noticed lately, the premiums on these 'gems' make them cost TWICE as much to own as a typical bullion ounce coin ... P-L-E-A-S-E! (some 'marketing' strategy on the part of the mint during a recession, no less!)

 

Read the two threads. 350,000 max mintage the 200k number came from Moy.

 

There are not 700,000 issues but rather 350,000 combined between Proof and Unc. issues. The 200,000 figure is publically posted on several blogs as reported by the Mint's sales figures in the first 4 days of sales and represents sales across both Proof and Unc but doesn't say how many of each.

 

Investment no, quick flip yes. BTW all modern commems are gems (ms/pr 65+)

 

How many of these are going to be opened up and played with by young guys?
I am guessing that the amount of coins in the 65+ grade will be decreasing each year. This is based upon my personal experience!
Jon

 

good point

 

Is the surcharge of $10 for each coin tax deductable?

 

350,000 pocket pieces!

 

NO

 

Krispy,
Thanks

 

My understanding is that it is outsourced.

 

Got my BSA coins saturday they look great, Off to NGC next

 

Correct.

If you would like, here is a link that you may find informative: http://news.pb.com/article_pdf.cfm?article_id=4444