Through 1933, merit badges were manufactured in rolls and then cut into squares approximately two inches square. Title: Coin Collecting Merit Badge Pamphlet Created Date: 11/24/2012 12:33:47 PM 1. Please contact the Central Florida Coin Club for more information. As I have mentioned in a few posts I am active in Scouting. At the Clinic, we will review all of the requirements. Clad 5. The Central Florida Coin Club supports Central Florida Scout troops with our Coin Collecting Merit Badge clinic. Type set 6. The dates do not have to be They also learn how to collect and store coins. This set must include a one cent piece, a nickel, a dime, a quarter, half dollar and dollar coin. The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect coins and related items. While working on the Coin Collecting merit badge, Scouts learn about how coins are made and what the identifying marks on coins mean. The Coin Collecting Merit Badge began in 1938. They learn about special coins and series of coins, such as the State Quarters program and the America the Beautiful Quarters. Includes coin collecting guidelines and space to store the coins required for you to earn your merit badge. Read the "Coin Collecting" Merit Badge Book. Obverse 2. (second part) Show five different grade examples of the same coin type (from your own collection) 4. Know three different ways to store a collection, and describe the benefits, drawbacks, and expenses of each method. Give a talk about coin collecting to a group such as your troop, a Cub Scout pack, or your class at school. Reeding 4. (Note: this merit badge is offered as part of Virtual Camp Cody, it is not offered during camp) 1. **For class reference, download/print the "Coin Collecting Merit Badge Worksheet" available at lbutton below. https://boyscoutsofamerica.fandom.com/wiki/Coin_Collecting_(Merit_Badge) With your parent’s permission, attend a coin show or coin club meeting, or view the website of the U.S. Mint or a coin dealer, and report what you learned. Click the YN tab to read more about our programs for kids (Young Numismatists) Coin Collecting merit badge requirements and workbook. PRE-CAMP - Explain these collecting terms: 1. 3. The ANA serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics. Beginning in 1934, the shape of the merit badge was changed from square to round by folding the badge's edge under the back and crimping it. Understand how coins are made, and where the active U.S. Mint facilities are located. o u u o o / 111 1000b W N . Reverse 3. I am the Cubmaster for my Son’s Pack and a Committee Member for the associated Troop. This clinic is run on Saturday afternoons at 1pm - upon request only. Featured Coin Collecting Merit Badge. Collect at least five (5) different state quarters. Qty Disc Info. Show five different grade examples of the same coin type Uncirculated. 2. 2. I also Staff shooting sports for the OA and Council. Collect and bring a set of U.S. coins currently in circulation. The Coin Collecting Merit Badge and other youth initiatives notwithstanding, numismatics has generally been viewed as a hobby for older collectors. Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by mcz0804a, May 9, 2018. mcz0804a Member. Coin Collecting Scout's Name: _____ Very Good: A coin that can be readable in details and has been wear on both sides Good: A coin that has been quite worn and has an identifiable design and date Poor: A coin that barely has any identifiable of date and has been very worn. This folder details the steps required for earning a coin collecting merit badge and helps you along the way. Mix & Match: Quantity discounts are APPLIED ACROSS ALL WHITMAN & HE HARRIS Folders. Do drawings of five Colonial-era U.S. coins.