Coin Quest Adventure

Before the meeting:

1. Collect the coins you’ll need.

During the meeting:

1. Place all the coins in a pile on a table, and ask Cub Scouts to each take one penny, one nickel, one dime, and one quarter.
2. Have Cub Scouts work with a buddy.
3. Ask Cub Scouts to work with their buddy to examine their coins. Have them identify the following:
   • The bust is a picture of a person’s head.
   • The legend is the main writing.
   • The field is the background of the coin.
   • The relief is all the raised parts of the coin.
   • The inscription is the writing on the coin.
   • The mint mark is a letter telling where the coin was made.
   • The edge is the outer surface of the coin. It could have lettering, designs, or ridges on it.
   • The rim is a raised area near the edge around the coin on both sides. It helps the coin keep from wearing out too quickly.
4. Have each Cub Scout pick a coin.
5. Tell Cub Scouts that you’re going to ask some questions about their coin. They should take turns answering them with their buddy.
   • What is this coin called?
   • What can you tell me about it?
   • Whose face is on the coin? What do you know about this person?
   • Does the coin have writing on it? What does it say?
   • What is the value of the coin?
   • Does the coin have a mint mark? What is the mint mark?
6. Have Cub Scouts select a different coin and answer the questions for the new coin.