Coin Size And Thickness

[+ZackJones]

I'm thinking about having a coin made and I want to make one that sells well since I don't have a ton of money that I want to tie up in this project . With that in mind is there a generally accepted diameter and thickness of a coin? Not that it matters but I'll state this anyway - I'm not trying this to make money, but if I happen to make any money off of it I would donate any extra money to BikeDog's memorial fund.

 

Given options of

 

1" (25mm) 1.5" (38mm) 1 5/8" (42mm) 1.75" (45mm) 2.0" (50mm) for diameter

 

and options of

 

2 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 3.5 mm 4.0 mm 4.5 mm for thickness

 

what do you prefer?

 

The cheapest price for a coin would be 1 inch diameter and 2 mm thickness but is that too small or too thin?

Edited March 22, 2006 by ZackJones

[+GrnXnham]

My wife says that size doesn't matter.

[+maya112]

My wife says that size doesn't matter.

 

[+Better Half]

I'll be serious on this one....

 

Some friends were actually talking about the thickness of the coins over the weekend and we all agreed that the thicker coins were preferred.

 

I like the thicker coins. Especially if there is a lot of detail in the coin as far as the 2 and 3 D effects and the depth of the design.

 

Size doesn't matter. I like the micro coins. I guess a 2mm thickness on a 1 inch coin is okay, but as the size of the coin increases, so should the thickness.

 

If you go with a 1.5 inch coin, at least go with the 3mm thickness. I think you will be much happier with it.

 

Looking forward to your design.

[+Rick618]

The bigger thicker coins just feel better. Yep, I'll stick with that.

They have more heft and those are the ones I like the most. The ones that Crake has produced are at the top of my list.

[+ChileHead]

I don't think I can say anything here ... I'll regret it!

[+AtlantaGal]

I like thicker coins. So 3MM minimum, but if you're doing a 42MM coin or larger go with 3.5MM or 4MM for the thickness. It's worth the extra $.

[+Renegade Knight]

3-4mm 1.5 to 1.75 inches are about typical.

 

If it's your coin though it's your choice.

[+BackBrakeBilly]

I like thicker coins. So 3MM minimum, but if you're doing a 42MM coin or larger go with 3.5MM or 4MM for the thickness. It's worth the extra $.

 

I trust what AG says!

[+pdxmarathonman]

Thick is good. 1.75" and SMALLER is good. Unless it's truly Ginormous

[+Colorado Cacher]

Most dangerous topic I have seen here in four years.

[+ZackJones]

Thanks for the replies so far. One of the goals I had for the coin was to try and create one that I could sell for $5.00. I don't see that happening, especially if it is going to be trackable which is a must have, IMO.

[+nfa]

It's not the size of the coin, it's the passion of your cachin'...

 

I'm about to release 2 geocoins that are 38mm (thick) and about 400mm across, but am also working on some that will only be about the size of a US penny...I love every size of geocoin I've ever seen!

 

Jamie

Edited March 22, 2006 by NFA

[+nielsenc]

Thanks for the replies so far. One of the goals I had for the coin was to try and create one that I could sell for $5.00. I don't see that happening, especially if it is going to be trackable which is a must have, IMO.

 

Here are a few $5.00 and under:

 

http://www.usageocoins.com/geocoins.htm

http://www.genericgeocoin.com/

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=125804

 

ADDED: Outside of USA Geocoins, the other two listed are 1" x 2mm 'Micro' Geocoins. And they were both runs of 1000+.

 

maybe others?

Edited March 22, 2006 by nielsenc

[+junglehair]

I agree with everyone that the thicker coins are better. The thinner coins just end up feeling cheap.

[+Cornerstone4]

I just couldn't stop myself from posting in this thread!

 

But that's all I'm saying...

[+dhenninger]

$6 is quite possible for a trackable w/icon (if you make 500)

$5 is getting harder (unless you don't get an icon, or you make 1,000+)

[+SharpShin']

Most dangerous topic I have seen here in four years.

 

Aww Yeah! Absolutely!