The American Numismatic Association presents a Girl Scout Fun With Money Patch Workshop
Donald A. Stephens Convention Center , 5555 N. River Rd. • Rosemont, IL 60018
Saturday, August 15 • 9-11 a.m. (Check-in begins at 8:30
a.m.)
Take a closer look at the coins and paper money we use every day . Earn the Fun with Money Patch developed by the American Numismatic Association in cooperation with Girl Scouts of Colorado. Girl Scouts and their parents admitted free
BEFORE THE WORKSHOP …
- Visit the American Numismatic Association (ANA) website at www.money.org. Read the requirements for the Fun with Money patch by going to “Discover,” then select “Young Numismatists” and “Scouts.” Continue in the same drop- down menu to learn more about the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library and programs for young collectors. Find out what you can see and do at the ANA’s World’s Fair of MoneySM in Chicago under “Numismatic Events.”
- Draw a design for a new $1 coin on an 81⁄2 x11-inch sheet of paper and bring it to the workshop (Requirement #1). Keep your design simple and clear; do not make it cluttered. You must include the following inscriptions: Obverse (“heads” side): Year, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST
, Reverse (“tails” side): UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR.
AT THE WORKSHOP …
Everyone will learn a lot about coins and currency. If you have a collection, please leave it at home so it will not be lost. Girl Scouts will complete the patch requirements during the workshop. Parents and adult leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend. Scouts who complete the requirements at the clinic will receive a free six-month membership in the ANA and a Fun with Money patch.
MORE FUN . . .
We encourage you to allow ample time before or after the workshop for Girl Scouts to explore the explore the Kids Zone, displays of the U.S. Mint and world mints, collector exhibits, the ANA Museum Showcase and other interesting areas of the coin show. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The show is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
LEADERS AND PARENTS . . .
Remind Girl Scouts to bring their coin designs and encourage them to wear their uniforms. Provide a copy of this flyer to
Girl Scouts planning to attend the workshop.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED …
To register, contact Eugene Freeman at 847-318-0847 or freeman2@comcast.net.
Please include Troop number, Scout name(s) and grade level of Scout(s). Please
register by August 5. This event is not sponsored or hosted by Girl Scouts of
America.