Girl Scouts Silver Commemorative Coins in 2013

The US Mint will issue up to 350,000 silver commemorative coins in 2013 thanks to the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, which President Obama signed into law on Oct. 29.

The act, which was introduced as House Resolution 621 by Rep. Jack Kingston, enjoyed bipartisan support. A companion bill in the Senate, S. 451, was introduced by Sen. Susan Collins guaranteeing quicker recognition in both chambers.

When Congress passed the legislation, its clearance to become law was a foregone conclusion, and only a matter of scheduling for the President to sign. It will now be noted as Public Law 111-86.

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