+Square Bear Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 (edited) Approved the final art work and they should be up for sale in about a month or so at [link removed by moderator - when you have a link that leads directly to the coin, insert it here] will post the sale date when I get notified of when that will be. The icon I requested is the rising sun symbol but haven't heard back about it yet. Edited March 26, 2006 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+HerrK & Friends Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hmmmm..two other geocachers had a similar idea! SAFFIER & STEKELSTEEF Personal Geocoin Bailey’s Nippon 2006 Geocoin Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 In defense of Ray, this coin is NOT a personal coin like the other 2. It is a country coin I'll be getting some! Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 In defense of Ray, this coin is NOT a personal coin like the other 2. It is a country coin I'll be getting some! Ditto! Quote Link to comment
+HerrK & Friends Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 In defense of Ray, this coin is NOT a personal coin like the other 2. It is a country coin That was also no reproach! Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 NICE! Add me to the list of future buyers! Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Add us to the list of buyers too! Great coin! Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Nice coin add me to the list Quote Link to comment
+Fundamental Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Really nice coin!!! Quote Link to comment
+budd-rdc Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I prefer to stay silent to avoid controversy, but will state a few things that WILL be interpreted as controversial. I had a private discussion on using the rising sun symbol with Bailey Nippon. It is interpreted as a symbol of war to the Japanese, since it was used by the Japanese Navy during World War II. I'm sure that's NOT the intent here, but I wanted to bring this to awareness, so future designs can take this into account. There is a group of Japanese cachers working on a "Japan Geocoin." I'm just stating this to let people know. However, since its release is uncertain, I do not believe this to be "competition." I do like the koi design on the GC.com logo side very much. Quote Link to comment
+Square Bear Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I prefer to stay silent to avoid controversy, but will state a few things that WILL be interpreted as controversial. I had a private discussion on using the rising sun symbol with Bailey Nippon. It is interpreted as a symbol of war to the Japanese, since it was used by the Japanese Navy during World War II. I'm sure that's NOT the intent here, but I wanted to bring this to awareness, so future designs can take this into account. There is a group of Japanese cachers working on a "Japan Geocoin." I'm just stating this to let people know. However, since its release is uncertain, I do not believe this to be "competition." I do like the koi design on the GC.com logo side very much. The symbol is still used by the Japanese Navy and used by the US military here in Japan. If you would of looked at my profile then you would of also seen that I am a Geocacher currently living in Japan. Quote Link to comment
+budd-rdc Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) I prefer to stay silent to avoid controversy, but will state a few things that WILL be interpreted as controversial. I had a private discussion on using the rising sun symbol with Bailey Nippon. It is interpreted as a symbol of war to the Japanese, since it was used by the Japanese Navy during World War II. I'm sure that's NOT the intent here, but I wanted to bring this to awareness, so future designs can take this into account. There is a group of Japanese cachers working on a "Japan Geocoin." I'm just stating this to let people know. However, since its release is uncertain, I do not believe this to be "competition." I do like the koi design on the GC.com logo side very much. The symbol is still used by the Japanese Navy and used by the US military here in Japan. If you would of looked at my profile then you would of also seen that I am a Geocacher currently living in Japan. Yes, I actually DO look at profiles and the caches found before making a reply, and have looked at yours already. Although I have not found caches near Misawa, I've found quite a few both north and south from where you are. I have also lived in Japan before, speak the language, and have contacts with the Geocaching community in the Kanto and Kansai areas. I'm just echoing a concern brought up by Japanese cachers, to make sure there are no misrepresentations on the designs. Edited March 28, 2006 by budd-rdc Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Budd, Thanks for the history - I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I had no idea what the rising sun represented. It's also good to know that there are a group of Japanese cachers workiing on a Japan coin. For me, I always prefer to get coins from groups, etc. where there is more than one person involved representing the area on the coin. I'm not saying about the OP's intent of the coin/design either. Just good to know everything. Quote Link to comment
+doublestuff Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Approved the final art work and they should be up for sale in about a month or so at [link removed by moderator - when you have a link that leads directly to the coin, insert it here] will post the sale date when I get notified of when that will be. The icon I requested is the rising sun symbol but haven't heard back about it yet. I like all three of them I already placed an order for Bailey’s Nippon 2006 Geocoin. Will SAFFIER & STEKELSTEEF Personal Geocoin and the Japan coin go on presale? Put me on the list for 2 each. Can't wait Quote Link to comment
+Dani Du & the Muttley Crew Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Please Dani Du to the list of I gotta have's . One of each please. Quote Link to comment
+Maxilainen Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 i am interested in one Quote Link to comment
Psychochicken Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Will SAFFIER & STEKELSTEEF Personal Geocoin... ...go on presale?take a look HERE!There are only very few left! Quote Link to comment
+Saffier Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 There are only very few left! Here Quote Link to comment
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