Scout $1

[Triggersmob]

I just found this article, on the RAM site, about the unveiling of the design for the new Scouting $1 coin.
Hopefully it shouldn't be too long before we can acquire some.

Scouts Coin Launch
21st February 2008
On Friday 22 February 2008, the Royal Australian Mint will unveil the coin design for the new commemorative $1 coin, which celebrates the Centenary of Scouts Australia.

We invite all members of the public to join us on the lawns across from the Mint from 12:30pm – 1:00pm.

The Hon Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law will be joined by the Hon Sir William Deane AC KBE, National President of Scouts Australia and Mr John Ravenhall AM, Chief Commissioner Australia, Scouts Australia in officially launching the new coin design.

[TwoShadows]

Looking forward to seeing the design! Don't guess there will be much chance of a Roo in a scout uniform? You ought to be thankful I am NOT designing your coins for you!!! A Koala would be cute too!

[Triggersmob]

Terry, this is the best I could do. His name is Hairball.



Our local Joey group (6 -8 years old) designed this about 12 years ago  , when my Daughter was a member and my Wife was a Joey Leader. It has since become adopted my all Joey Scout. Feel free to color it in LOL

[Muckeye]

Love it Steve!
Looks like he's practising to be a pilot
regards,

[Humpybong]

Here is a picture of the 2008 Centenary of scouting $1 coin that was released today for circulation:

[Yass]

I went to the official launch today and got 3 Scout $1 coins.  They do look great "in the flesh".

While I was there I also bought twoo Scout PNCs.  They have the 50 cent piece in them.  The design is very similar to the $1 coin.  I asked the designer Caitlin Goodall to autograph them for me.  For good measure I asked the former Governer-General Sir William Deane to sign one to.  He has had a long involvement with the scouting movement.

The circulating coin will be released some time in April.  There will will be RAM rolls.

P.S. Caitlin also signed a peace-keeping dollar for me, which she also designed.

P.P.S What a lovely person... young, unassuming, attractive and obviously quite talented.

[Yass]

While on the subject of the Scout $1, some of you may also wish to consider the Scout $5 proof.  They're a bit pricey at $65, but there will only be 5000 minted.

[djluster]

very nice. I think I might have to buy a few for some of my Cub Scout. I am the Cubmaster and thought it would be neat to give them to the boys who earn there Arrow of light. I also just became my sons den leader his last leader flacked out on it. So I am depading getting them for those boy as well but they are Tiger cub 1st graders.6-7yr old
but I like these i know I will be getting atleast one of the 50 cents but not sure how many of everything else yet.

[Triggersmob]

Danny, it looks like we might have to wait till April to get those circulated $1 for you.

I'll grab you some as soon as I see them.

[tiddyathome]

I have picked up some of the scout PNCs and first day stamp covers with the cloth badge on it. First day covers are limited edition. If aussies are having trouble finding theses at your local post office let me know ASAP.
Cant wait to see those $1 coins floating around.

[Tobyle]

Tiddyathome, I'd be interested in a cloth badge FDC if you still have one spare ...... please!
Thanks
Anna

[tiddyathome]

Tobyle you have mail 

[Tobyle]

Tobyle you have mail

 

no mail received as yet.

[Snooba]

I have picked up some of the scout PNCs and first day stamp covers with the cloth badge on it. First day covers are limited edition. If aussies are having trouble finding theses at your local post office let me know ASAP.
Cant wait to see those $1 coins floating around.

tiddyathome,

Do you still have one spare that I could buy?  I would be very grateful.

Snooba.   

[tiddyathome]

Tobyle you have mail

 

no mail received as yet.

If you still have no mail please post again. I have one FDC for you and one FDC and PNC for Snooba.
That is the end of the FDC but I can still get PNC.

[Tobyle]

Still haven't received any mail tiddyathome - if you still have the FDC I would love to buy it.

I also need your address to send on the notes to be signed. I'll send you a PM with my email address.

Anna

[Tobyle]

Tiddyathome, my Cloth Badge FDC arrived today .....Thankyou VERY much!

[Snooba]

tiddyathome,

The FDC and the PNC arrived, thank you very much.  They are lovely!

Snooba.

 

[Humpybong]

tiddyathome....if you have any first day covers with cloth badge left I would be interested.

Have tried to get one here in Brisbane but no luck.

humpybong   

[tiddyathome]

sorry I am out. I have one left for me and that is all. If I do manage to get more I will drop you a line

[Humpybong]

No problem...thanks anyway.

Also thanks for offering your excess to KOTCT members.   That is what we are truly about...helping each other.

[Tobyle]

Barry, I've located someone who has a spare - should be able to forward you one by next week
Anna

[TwoShadows]

I just received the Centenary of Scouts Australia 50 cent piece and I think you folks from Oz just about have me hooked on your 50 cent piece  but then I look at your 20 cent piece in the International Year of Planet Earth, along with the commemorative dollar, and I don't know what to do!!!  I do like the tremendous amount of design changes I see on many of your coins and even though the Mob of Roos has my heart and will always be number one I must make up my mind on a possible number two! So many coins and so little time!!!

[Humpybong]

Don't worry Terry.....just collect them all.

Centenary of Scouting one dollar coin due out late April.......next one for you to obtain.

[TwoShadows]

You guys are killing me!!!

[Muckeye]

As they say in the classics  'you aint seen nuthing yet".
regards,