Isle Of Man Geocoins

3.7k · February 27, 2006

...at the Geocoin Store (I'm sure you know where that is).

The first run was only 100, and they went very quickly, with lots of very positive feedback. I decided that a second run was in order, and upgraded the new ones to have a unique icon as well (otherwise they are just the same as the originals). There are only 450 available from the store, so don't delay! :anicute:

Photo and more details about the coin are here.

The page also gives some links to Isle of Man information, for those who aren't familiar with this particular little country.

HH

2k · February 27, 2006

There are only 450 available from the store, so don't delay!

Don't delay? These coins aren't on sale for another 8 days, right?

3.7k · February 27, 2006

...right you are, so delay now: but once they're on sale, be quick! :anicute:

February 27, 2006

I will take at least 2 of them

3.1k · February 27, 2006

Very nice coin. I would like to trade or buy one if you are not doing trades.

What does the back look like and what is the price?

I am too lazy to go over to the store to look.

9.8k · February 27, 2006

Very nice coin. I would like to trade or buy one if you are not doing trades.

What does the back look like and what is the price?

I am too lazy to go over to the store to look.

It's the standard gc.com logo back design.

3.7k · February 27, 2006

Very nice coin. I would like to trade or buy one if you are not doing trades.

What does the back look like and what is the price?

I am too lazy to go over to the store to look.

...what the Gal from Atlanta said . But I'll repeat that there is more information here;

Isle of Man Geocoin info page

I may have some to swap once sales have fizzled out, but I don't have any at the moment. I'm hanging on to half a dozen of the originals, but that's all I have.

HH

1k · February 27, 2006

After these sell out, are there plans to do yet another minting of this same design? Or is this the end of them?

3.7k · February 27, 2006

After these sell out, are there plans to do yet another minting of this same design?

No, there will be no more of this design.

HH

February 27, 2006

I'm in when they go on sale.

February 27, 2006

...at the Geocoin Store (I'm sure you know where that is).

The first run was only 100, and they went very quickly, with lots of very positive feedback. I decided that a second run was in order, and upgraded the new ones to have a unique icon as well (otherwise they are just the same as the originals). There are only 450 available from the store, so don't delay!

HH

Can you get the first minting to get the new icon as well?

1.5k · February 27, 2006

I really like the design on this coin, as my fellow "33" clubbers can probably attest to by the looks of our old temporary "logo". I'll be ordering this one for sure.

BTW: It's gotta be dang frustrating living on an island without women!

9.8k · February 27, 2006

BTW: It's gotta be dang frustrating living on an island without women!

ROTF!! Yime, you kill me

3.7k · February 27, 2006

Can you get the first minting to get the new icon as well?

Sorry, that doesn't seem to be possible now they're all out. These coins do have sequence numbers, however, and the first minting has the desirable first 100 numbers!

It's gotta be dang frustrating living on an island without women!

You think I'd stay here if that were the case?!

It's Isle of MAN, and "I'm the man"...

HH

Edited February 27, 2006 by Happy Humphrey

1.5k · February 27, 2006

It's gotta be dang frustrating living on an island without women!

You think I'd stay here if that were the case?!

It's Isle of MAN, and "I'm the man"...

HH

Oh snap. And here I was thinking "Well, at least there's one place on this planet they don't show Oprah." :wub:

2.3k · February 28, 2006

I made a very expensive trade to get one of these, thinking that they were limited to 100. Making 450 more makes them very common. Will these new ones be a different color?

3.7k · February 28, 2006

Will these new ones be a different color?

Sorry you feel let down, although I never promised that there would be only 100 ever made. The main reason I didn't make more at the time was that I would have expected to handle orders and despatch myself, which would have taken up all my spare time.

You do have the advantage of a low sequence number though, and you actually have a coin right now! The only difference with the new minting is the icon (as mentioned above).

HH

9.8k · February 28, 2006

I made a very expensive trade to get one of these, thinking that they were limited to 100. Making 450 more makes them very common. Will these new ones be a different color?

Gotta do your homework. I almost made the same mistake as you. But luckily a little bird tipped me off to HH's website before I agreed to any trades.

February 28, 2006

i can't work out how much they will cost to be shipped to the UK :blink:

March 2, 2006

$9 seems a bit expensive for a signal-sided design... but I'll prolly buy one anyway because I'm a sucker for Celtic related stuff. :}

March 6, 2006

I think this is an absolutely beautiful coin, but having some heritage in the Isle of Man, I really think the logo side should have the three leg pinwheel icon that most often symbolizes the Isle of Man. I know nothing can be done about it now, but if anyone wanted to set out and make a new Isle of Man coin with the three leg pinhweel icon and maybe something a little more creative on the back, I assure you I'd buy a ton! If anyone is interested in doing so and wants someone to do a little research, or find images of the logo to use, let me know!

Thanks,

Brian

1.7k · March 6, 2006

You mentioned that the first release of your coin has a different icon than the second release of your coin. I see the icon on the geocoinstore. Is this icon for the second release (the 450 available on 3/7)? Where can I find a picture of the icon for the first run?

Thanks...

3.7k · March 6, 2006

the logo side should have the three leg pinwheel icon that most often symbolizes the Isle of Man

The front side is based on the "three legs", but I didn't want too literal an interpretation as it can look a bit obvious and boring. Plus I wanted to bring in some of the Archibald Knox influence. I take your point about the reverse side, though. If I commission a new Isle of Man coin I might do that type of thing, but I'll have to see how this edition sells - if it works out, it will help finance a new version.

Is this icon for the second release (the 450 available on 3/7)? Where can I find a picture of the icon for the first run?

The first run was very limited and no icon was possible, so it just has the generic "personal geocoin" icon. So the icon is only for the second release.

The icon is based on the Isle of Man flag, with the red background and three legs (Quocunque Jeceris Stabit - whichever way you throw it, it will stand). It is thought that this design was developed from Viking triskele symbols on coins of the tenth century (minted by the Norse King, Anlaf Cuaran, whose dominion included Dublin and the Isle of Man).

Hope that helps.

HH

9.8k · March 8, 2006

Got mine :laughing:

1.3k · March 8, 2006

Yup One for me.. :laughing:

March 8, 2006

Got mine toooo (or should i say three :laughing: ). Now then, who's got an English one kicking round they want to trade?

And now i really must go to bed seeing as it's 02:30 this side of the pond.

Edited March 8, 2006 by bhodisatva

March 8, 2006

Got mine too. :laughing:

1.6k · March 8, 2006

Just paypaled for mine. :laughing:

March 8, 2006

I got three. Also checked 10 minutes later and coins were still available. I thought they would go real fast!

3.1k · March 8, 2006

I just got some.

The coins are still available. They may stick around for awhile because they are so expensive for a one sided design.

edit: Or maybe not the Quantities Are Low! light is blinking.

Edited March 8, 2006 by ParentsofSAM

1.8k · March 8, 2006

I just got some.

The coins are still available. They may stick around for awhile because they are so expensive for a one sided design.

edit: Or maybe not the Quantities Are Low! light is blinking.

They are gone now.........

March 8, 2006

Oh no!

I was at work and I missed it! I can't believe it...hopefully I will be able to get them again when they drop.

March 8, 2006

Picked up 2 (1 for a friend) and thought I was quick on the draw but I took 35 secs. :laughing:

I am gonna have to get my speed up

2k · March 8, 2006

I picked up a couple, and will have one for a trader. :laughing: hint hint

March 8, 2006

I snagged one in the first few minutes of the sale... and glad I did. :}

March 8, 2006

I was unable to get one and will be at work for the next sale. If you have one to trade please look at my list at cointracking.com under GeoCrickets

Richard

March 9, 2006

looking to swap for the isle of man geocoin. Currently have an unactivated European union geocoin. Any takers?

KIDATHEART

1.8k · March 9, 2006

looking to swap for the isle of man geocoin. Currently have an unactivated European union geocoin. Any takers?

KIDATHEART

I could do that for you.......email me with your address, etc.

March 9, 2006

email sent

March 28, 2006

Anyone know when these are shipping to the UK??

March 31, 2006

Does anyone have one to trade? Ours (ICE Coin Club) was lost to the postal system, envelope was broken. I really wanted one of these. You can check my trade list on cointracking.com

9.8k · March 31, 2006

I'm still waiting on mine and two emails to the store have gone unanswered so far :grin:

March 31, 2006

They've got to me in Australia. :grin:

As I think you people say "Go figure".

3.7k · March 31, 2006

The first run was very limited and no icon was possible, so it just has the generic "personal geocoin" icon. So the icon is only for the second release.

Just now seeing this....wow, that's disappointing. So, the 'bonus' for being in the limited first run is no icon? And are the second run more expensive since they get an icon, or did those of us in the first run pay the same for less (no icon)? So....not a limited run, standard back, no icon....$9 (if I remember correctly). Ah well, at least they showed up pretty quickly, not like some from here in the states.

March 31, 2006

Arrived safe and sound this morning :grin:

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