The cost of ‘collector’s edition’ congressional lapel pins

Published December 13, 2010 5:00am ET



Here’s what you would pay for three of the most convincing lapel pins Yeas & Nays found at the Capitol Hill gift stores: $4.14

The cost of a collector’s edition U.S. House of Representatives lapel pin, available at the House gift store inside the Longworth House Office Building

$5

The cost of a U.S. Senate 24-karat, gold-plated collector’s edition pin, available at the Senate gift store inside the U.S. Capitol

$11.88

The cost of a United States of America gold and blue lapel pin complete with jewelry case, available at the House gift store inside the Longworth House Office Building