+Hula Bum Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 With all these "creations" coming out that are no longer "disc" shaped, anybody have a nifty new term for those that aren't round? Quote Link to comment
+MetroGT Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 GEO AUCTION FODDER As in #2 fodder 2 entries found for fodder. To select an entry, click on it. Main Entry: fod·der Pronunciation: 'fä-d&r Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fOdor; akin to Old High German fuotar food -- more at FOOD 1 : something fed to domestic animals; especially : coarse food for cattle, horses, or sheep 2 : inferior or readily available material used to supply a heavy demand <routine entertainment fodder> <fodder for tabloids> - fodder transitive verb Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) Geonomoly.. Geeeoooohhhnnaahhmmohhleee. Also known as a whatchamacallit. or a Geodohickey. Edited April 27, 2006 by 57chevy Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I liked your original reply better 57! Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) JANKY (adjective) inferior quality; held in low social regard; old and delapidated; refers almost exclusively to inanimate material objects, not to people. We tried to pick up on these girls waiting for the bus, but I was holding a janky [ insert geocoin here] so we just got clowned instead. Edited April 27, 2006 by PassingWind Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I liked your original reply better 57! I sometimes forget this is a family forum. Quote Link to comment
+nfa Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) While we're worrying about silly things, what should we call actual coins that are not round? We should find cool ways to denigrate them, and feel clever also. We should also come up with a tricky/insulting name for mugs that people use for soup (that's just wrong!!!). I envy people with nothing more significant to worry about... Jamie - NFA Edited April 27, 2006 by NFA Quote Link to comment
Not So Lost Puppies Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I know it has been mentioned various places before... Geotoken which come in a variety of flavors... plastic, metal, wood, etc. Plus trackable or not trackable. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Well, I was going to suggest calling them NFA coins but decided to let sleeping trolls lie. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) Why would you think a coin is round to begin with? Just because american coins are circular doesn't mean the rest of circulated coins are or have ever been. I've seen octagonal coins from a number of different places and some asian coins are shaped like a washer. Some coinage from the past was carved from shells and other natural elements into various shapes or symbols. It didn't make them any less coins. These coins were minted around 5th century BC so my advice is to get over it. Coins had odd shapes long before they were circular. Edited April 27, 2006 by fox-and-the-hound Quote Link to comment
+nfa Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Well, I was going to suggest calling them NFA coins but decided to let sleeping trolls lie. Strangely, my NFA personal geocoins are round discs (and the TFTC! geocoins), but I also like the geocoins that are different shapes. Jamie - NFa Quote Link to comment
+BadAndy Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Egg shaped coins would be known as "geoblate ellipsoids" *snerk* Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Why would you think a coin is round to begin with? Just because american coins are circular doesn't mean the rest of circulated coins are or have ever been. I've seen octagonal coins from a number of different places and some asian coins are shaped like a washer. Some coinage from the past was carved from shells and other natural elements into various shapes or symbols. It didn't make them any less coins. These coins were minted around 5th century BC so my advice is to get over it. Coins had odd shapes long before they were circular. Offer some evidence that these were ever referred to as coins Currency perhaps. Coins? Unlikely. I've been wrong before. Quote Link to comment
+tokencollector Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Offer some evidence that these were ever referred to as coins Currency perhaps. Coins? Unlikely. I've been wrong before. It seems a bit silly to argue over semantics, but a quick look in the dictionary gives a second definition of coin as "Metal currency, collectively." The pictured items apparently were currency and are metal, so technically I guess that they could be called coins (even though they don't fit the typical image of coins). I bet that the work coin didn's exist until thousands of years after the items in question were made. Quote Link to comment
+big rick Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 JANKY (adjective) inferior quality; held in low social regard; old and delapidated; refers almost exclusively to inanimate material objects, not to people. We tried to pick up on these girls waiting for the bus, but I was holding a janky [ insert geocoin here] so we just got clowned instead. You must have been holding a Jan or Feb S-----l Geocoin. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Offer some evidence that these were ever referred to as coins Currency perhaps. Coins? Unlikely. I've been wrong before. Well since these came from a coin forum for professional coin collectors, it would seem rather likely. Check out some of the others at www.forumancientcoins.com/ Coins/08413p00.jpg And just to clarify since you're asking for proof "Coin. The word coin comes originally from the Latin word cuneus, meaning "wedge". The term came to apply to the wedge-shaped die that made these small pieces of money. Later, the word coin was applied to the stamped image on the money, but eventually referred to the money itself. " So apparently coins were never intended to be round at all, they just evolved. Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) All depends where u look for your def., the first thing that pops up for me is "disc shaped". Thanks for being a party pooper though NFA, this was actually just supposed to be fun and silly and see how clever people could be. Edit-to the rest of the posts, I'm enjoying your cleverness! Edited April 27, 2006 by Hula Bum Quote Link to comment
+Drgnsrealm Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 No matter the shape of the 'coin', you're looking for a new or different name. Why not call them 'Geocache' coins? It may just be a play of words but the geocoins do have a face value to some people, as seen on Ebay. So 'Geocache' coins could be the new 'norm'. They represent Gecaching.com, they are of some value, and they are a coin that can be traded, sold or kept, no matter what shape, size or color, they'll allways be called coins. "Geocache coins. Look for them in your next found cache." Quote Link to comment
+nfa Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks for being a party pooper though NFA, this was actually just supposed to be fun and silly and see how clever people could be. sorry to poop on your "fun"...it seemed to me to be one more in a long line of whining threads about the way geocoins used to be...continue being clever and having fun...I'll mind my own business now. Jamie - NFA Quote Link to comment
+fireman121 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Just call it an Geocache object. Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 geowheremymoneywent Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Let's call it: "I Can't Believe It's Not A Geocoin" Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Geosomethingthatlookslikeacoinbutisnot Quote Link to comment
+SunshineGang Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 How about GeoUncoins I know one of my favorites is a geouncoin Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Roundless ??? Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaoss Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 How about "Interesting". Not to demean anyones circular geocoin, but the shaped ones really cache my eye. The new SEPAG "coin" shaped like the Liberty Bell made me break my solemn oath of "no more buying geocoins". Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'll continue to call them "Coins" Smack em in between two slices of wheat bread and they are still gonna be "Coins". NOT "Sandwich Spread". D-man Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 In the grand scheme of things does it really matter???? If so, how about Geo-collectible? Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 The Art that was Formely Known as Geocoin Quote Link to comment
+nielsenc Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Well, the worlds first 'coin' wasnt exactly 'round'. Hong Kong and other countries have non-round coins. http://rg.ancients.info/lion/ Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) Egg shaped coins would be known as "geoblate ellipsoids" *snerk* I like Snerk better than geoblate ellipsoids. So that's my new suggestion. We call them Snerks. And odd word for an odd coinish object. Edited April 28, 2006 by Renegade Knight Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Snerk, I like that! Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'll STILL call them coins... but "Snerk" does sound kinda cool! Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) Coinanother The Wedding CoinAnother old Irish wedding tradition is for the Groom to give his Bride a coin after they exchange rings, as a symbol of prosperity. This custom originated back when the Groom would pay money to the Bride's family to bring them good fortune and joy. A modern interpretation of this custom is for the Bride and Groom to exchange coins. They say if the coins touch each other during the exchange, the Bride and Groom will be blessed with many children. COINANOTHER One of the 7 Lucky charms. Edited April 28, 2006 by GEO*Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Rigacoini? Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Rigacoini? You have a one-track mind Quote Link to comment
Jake - Team A.I. Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 The Art that was Formely Known as Geocoin TAFKAG? Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 The Art that was Formely Known as Geocoin TAFKAG? Yeah, I can just see somebody leavy a log that says "I left a TAFKAG in the cache", the owners will think they have to show up with some disinfectant or something. Quote Link to comment
+CoinsAndPins Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 How about: "The coin formerly known as round" Maybe even just designate the name as a symbol. I think Prince would like that concept if he ever takes up caching. Quote Link to comment
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