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Australia Scouting

2008 Proof Ten Dollar

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The scouts are one of if not the largest and most influential movements within Australia. Scouts are found all over the world, having been initiated by Lord Baden-Powell in England and quickly being incorporated into Australia. Scouting has now become part of the culture and it teaches youths such valuable life lessons that there is no doubts concerning the benefits from which both boys and girls are able to gain. 2008 was the 100th anniversary since the formation of Scouts Australia and this commemorative coin along with a number of additional issues were released by the Royal Australian Mint in celebration of the occasion. The Scout Association of Australia, known more commonly as the shorter version of Scouts Australia is in operation throughout Australia and is a member of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. The name of the organisation has changed a number of times over the years and it was originally Australian branches of The Boy Scouts Association of the United kingdom. All the way up until 1976 only British subjects and some special cases were permitted membership. There are approximately 1,504 Boy Scout groups in operation around Australia with a total of around 64,810 members. Anyone ages between 6-26 can be actively involved with the scouts and since 1971 is has been possible for girls to become members. (Wikipedia, 2013) In order to be accepted a Scout Promise must be made, in front of the group. Original scouts in Britain and then Australia would have been Christian but today the Scouts are open to all religious backgrounds and beliefs.

Scouts Australia take part in various events and development programs both at home and internationally and actually have twinning programs with the Bangladesh Scouts and the Nepal Scouts. Activities carried out on a more general basis at home are intended to develop the individuals personality, skills and sense of adventure and achievement. The scouts are divided up into sections according the ages with groups starting with the Joey Scouts at 6-8 years old, progressing to Cub Scouts, then to Scouts, Venturer Scouts and finally Rovers for the 18-26 year olds. Awards are provided to the scouts in recognition of various achievements including participation in Major events and Proficiency in Adventurous Activity. Becoming a scout is thought to give you one of the best starts in life via the incredible number of life lessons that can be learnt. A number of famous people from all walks of life, started off as a scout including on an international level David Beckham, Bill Clinton, Walt Disney as well as a number of astronauts and closer to home Sir Jack Brabham and Jamie Durie.

The reverse of this $10 gold proof coin was designed by Caitlin Goodall and features a central very stylised and minimalist image. On the left hand side is the scouting logo, with the dates marking the centenary of Scouts Australia 1908 2008. On the right hand side is the coins denomination of 10 DOLLARS and starting at the top with the third word curling around the bottom is the legend SCOUTS AUSTRALIA CENTENARY. The obverse features the portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley of the Queen Elizabeth II and bears the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2008. This coin was issued in a smart natural wood presentation case with an information booklet and the standard Certificate of Authenticity. The outer packaging was a box with a photograph of a scouts neck tie. The Scouts Australia logo is featured on the box, as is the writing Centenary of Scouts Australia 2008 $10 Gold Proof Coin.