Name/Title
Coin: Alvin W. Jorgensen, Grand Master (2005-2006)Entry/Object ID
2015.037.08Description
Coin: Commemorating Grand Master Alvin W. Jorgensen's service for the year 2005-2006.
Front: Image of Al Jorgensen, Gold
Back: Outer white rim: "Grand Lodge F&AM of Washington", Inner red rim: " Washington Masons, Great Expectations". Gold middle circle with square and compass design.Collection
Grand Master Coin Collection, Found in CollectionResearch Notes
Research Type
CuratorPerson
Chelsea HansenDate
Jan 21, 2026Notes
According to a facebook conversation with Brother David Colbeth, Alvin W. Jorgensen was the first Grand Master to issue a coin, beginning the trend as we know it today. He wrote: "es, MWB Al Jorgensen was the "first" to do a coin with proceeds originally to be designated for the Youth Groups! As a retired Air Force Colonel, challenge coins were a "thing" and he extended the idea to the Freemasons of Washington"Create Date
September 21, 2023
