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we thought a cointest was in order!... so it's simple really! All you need to do is email me the name of our First Nations artist who came up with the design!... do NOT write the answer in this thread!! LOL! Email it to: boomerangpapa@live.com with "BCGA 2009" in the subject line... and then type a little msg here telling us what you like the best about the coin! (shameless I know!)... one entry per person!... Anyone and everyone can enter!... that's it!... the names of the correct answers will be added to a bucket and 2 winners will be chosen for the BCGA 2009 Members Only coin (Brushed Black Nickel).... and the contest closes on July 15th... oh, here is the link to the coin thread to make things easier!... http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=219167

We are so happy that you like our coin! Here are some sample pics you were asking for!! Keep in mind that these aren't the best pics (we hope to take better ones once the coins are in hand) but will give you the right idea! Here is a brief story behind the coin! Travelling our beautiful province of British Columbia, High Maintenance, PuddleDuck21 and I went on a geo-adventure when we came upon a cool place out of nowhere! A property where a guy created metal sculptures of all different shapes and sizes! He gave us a tour of his property and we admired his different passion for odd sculptures. One in particular inspired us as it seemed so geo-perfect! HM and I both knew that this could be one special coin! Using the basic premise as inspiration and after countless hours of collaboration, adding some color and a little geo-flare, joeacacher came to fruition!

ooh ooh! final confirmation that the coin is en route!

Thanx Howlingmoon! I know that most zipper pulls are quite small and plain but keep in mind the size of this one. Can be used for a geocaching bag as suggested, keyring or anything that you can hang something off of really! My partner has been wearing it on a black roped necklace since she received it!!

Wasn't going to mention this until we had them in hand to advertise it all at once but here it is: coin/zipper pull combo = $12.50 US extra zipper pulls = $2.00 each shipping to canada/us = $2.50 for the first set and $1.00 for each additonal set or $0.50 per extra zipper pull we will ship internationally - just email your shipping addy for a quote sales will have a starting date and time once the coin is in hand thanx for all your great comments!

the thought was there but it worked better for the effect to include them all on one coin...(not to mention that we couldn't wait that long to release all those butt crack separately!)

>>>>>meet joecacher and his many moods!<<<<< our new coin will soon be released!! (when the coin is in hand shortly!) a few details: ~the coins will sell as a set of one trackable coin and one coordinating zipper pull! ~this coin introduces our joecacher ~coin size: 2 1/4 x 1 3/16 inches (57mm x 30mm) ~zipper pull size: 2 x 1 inch (51mm x 25mm) ~zipper pull comes with attachment clip ~coin finish: black nickel with epoxy ~trackable at geocaching.com ~custom joecacher icon

catching up for lost time.....thanx Groundspeak for working so hard at getting things back up and running during your stressful time!

We have extended this deadline until July 15th!

Turns out there was a mint error and they haven't got the new samples going yet. So we put our faith in Landsharkz as they have assured us that the new changes will work out great and chosen not to do the new samples as our timeline is near the end. Hope everyone can get the idea from the current pics as they are a fair representation of things to come! Only a few days left to order!

7 days to go......get yours!!!

I just contacted the producer and they still don't have the newest pics yet but I hope to get them soon! Thanx for keeping an eye out on this one! I can't wait for the new pics either! B.

Shameless BUMP!

Only 2 1/2 weeks to go for pre-sales!!......Order yours now!

updated...thanx for pointing that out!!

**********BCGA 2009 GEOCOIN********** Above pictures are close to final: - Black one has a few minor changes in colors and will be brushed black nickel - the back of the copper version will mimic the front in the translucent colors The main theme of the coin is the Raven. In the stories of the First Nations people of B.C., Raven is the trickster, the prankster, the transformer, the meddler who can create either helpful or harmful circumstances. First Nations artist Quentin Harris uses the Raven, human eyes, and a metamorphosis of Raven transforming into Man. When geocaching was explained to Quentin, he saw the quest for the cache as a pursuit towards enlightenment, a quest to solve the mysteries presented. The find was a kind of transformation as the cacher is taken to new places and attains new knowledge. Pre-orders will be open until Jun 30, 2009. The geocoins will be ordered shortly after that date and will be shipped as soon as we have them in hand (approximately the end of July). The 2009 Antique Copper BCGA Geocoin is available to everyone. Only BCGA members may purchase the Member only Brushed Black Nickel version. The coins: - are $12.00 each Canadian Funds - are 2" round in size and 4mm thick. - is made of 5 different pieces! - has translucent features (dreamcatcher style!) - has original British Columbia First Nations art - are trackable at geocaching.com (activated on the BCGA website) - will have a custom icon! Shipping rates: - local Pickup (Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows) is Free - to Canada is $3 for first coin, $0.30 for each extra coin. - to USA is $3.50 for first coin, $0.40 for each extra coin. - international is $6 for 1-4 coins. $10 for 5-8 coins. $16 for 9-12 coins. $20 for 13-16 coins BCGA 2009 GEOCOIN Order Form

Here is some shots of a nearly finished coin. Sorry for the lateness of these pics! There are a few changes that are being made but this should wet the whistle of some of you that are ever patiently waiting for this coin! Keep in mind that some translucent colors are being reworked a bit and the black nickel coin is being tweaked plating wise and the white on the First Nations art will be crisp white!(and trust me, the colors on the black nickel are going to be much better then pictured!) The antique copper version is the coin available to EVERYONE! The black nickel finish (which will be brushed black nickel) is the BCGA member only coin. Sooo...this means if you want one of these you will have to suck up and make friends with a BCGA member The coins will be presale shortly (I know I keep saying that but we are ironing out some details!) Stay Tuned!

We are tweaking a few colors and should have this one for sale shortly. We ill be starting with "pre-sales" as we do every year. Once we have numbers we go to production!

It's getting closer! Coming soon!

It's over..I got the "Did not make it" email....thanx anyway

I'm not able to get there either for the past 15 mins