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GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Challenge This is a beautiful golden GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA challenge coin. Coin is about 1 9/16" in diameter and gold plated raised lettering on both sides with a reeded edge. Girl Scout Promise is printed on reverse side of coin. Coin is contained in an acrylic air tight holder and is displayed in an attractive black velvet presentation box which will make this a very impressive gift or presentation. Girl Scouts of The United States of America, commonly referred to as simply Girl Scouts, is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. Founded by Juliette Gordon Law in 1912, it was organized after Low met Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, in 1911. Upon returning to Savannah, Georgia, she telephoned a distant cousin, saying, "I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight." Girl Scouts prepares girls to empower themselves and promotes compassion, courage, confidence, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship through activities involving camping, community service, learning first aid, and earning badges by acquiring practical skills. Girls Scouts" achievements are recognized with various special awards, including the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.