YemonYime Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 My fellow Americans... After getting many emails about these coins, I felt it was easier to point everyone in the right direction. I've noticed that some popular icon lists have "YemonYime" associated with the icons for these coins, so I wanted to clarify that these are not my personal coin, and I do not have any to trade. I'm just the artist guy. I was deeply honored to be asked to design these coins, and I'm happy to provide links to where they can be had: Antique Brass .999 Pure Silver Thanks for the offers, but I'm just a Yankee Doodle Dandy. Quote Link to comment
+nielsenc Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Do you know how many of each were made? Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I'm going to have to pass on being the "spokesmodel" for these coins. Partially because you wouldn't want to see me modelling anything... ...but mainly because I don't have all of that information. They are being sold by Coins And Pins, so inquiries could head that way. Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 YeamonYime, Do you have a personal coin or a coin that you created and sold? Thanks...Anthus Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I have a question about this coin, especially the silver edition, in the photo of the pure silver we see the blue of the felt behind the coin, is this coin actually transparent or holed? Quote Link to comment
+Mandollyn Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I have a question about this coin, especially the silver edition, in the photo of the pure silver we see the blue of the felt behind the coin, is this coin actually transparent or holed? It's the reflection of the felt front on the highly shiny coin... tee hee hee! Quote Link to comment
+Lazer Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 A geocoin made of a previous metal, nice!!! But ouch on the price Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 A geocoin made of a previous metal, nice!!! But ouch on the price Got a giggle out of the misspelling there. Email sent to Anthus on their question. And to confirm what Mandollyn said, yes...the silver coin is that highly polished. It's also got a very classy reeded edge like currency coins. Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Very nice design work Yime, they're beautiful. It's cool that they were made in America too (event hough that increases the price!) Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Somehow I found the link from a Yime post the other day... ordered the antique brass. I saw this icon a long time ago, but wondered where the coin came from. Thanks Yime!!! Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I have a question about this coin, especially the silver edition, in the photo of the pure silver we see the blue of the felt behind the coin, is this coin actually transparent or holed? I agree with Mandollyn, the coin may just be showing a reflection, like other silver 'proof' coins do. Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Very nice design work Yime, they're beautiful. It's cool that they were made in America too (event hough that increases the price!) Thanks HB! Yup, the American mint certainly does cost more. But it's all worth it when I can gaze upon the reflection in its shiny surface, and accurately count the exact number of Oreo crumbs on my lips. You just go ahead and try that with any other geocoin...I dare ya. Quote Link to comment
+GeoCrickets Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 A geocoin made of a previous metal, nice!!! But ouch on the price Have you seen the price of silver. it's at $14.30 a ounce and for a coin like that one it's not a bad price. Richard Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 A geocoin made of a previous metal, nice!!! But ouch on the price Makes th3 20.00 for the Alaska Silver seem cheap by comparison. The US American Eagle Silver Proof is 27.95 and it's not trackable. The highly polished finish on the photo Yemon Yime posted indicates that it proably has a proof like striking process which is more involved than standard. But that would need verified. The Standard American Eagle "Bullion" coin is about half that depending on where you buy it and the price if silver. They don't have the same shiny finish. Quote Link to comment
+TMOCM Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 (edited) Wow! Just received my coins in the mail this morning, very nice, the antique gives the coin a good look with the hard enamel colors, the photos don't do the coin justice. Hadn't seen any photos of the back before, so I was curious what was on it, the outline of the U.S. with the 4 colors, the symbol and the phrase is cool! Have to get a few out in circulation in my area with Memorial Day and Independence Day coming up quick. Edited May 15, 2006 by TMOCM Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I don't know about oreo crumbs, but kealia got really ticked when I got a thumbprint on his! Quote Link to comment
+GadgetMonster Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I received my 2 coins today. They are beautiful. I will release one on the 4th of July here in Illinois. The other i'm keeping for my collection. Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I will release one on the 4th of July here in Illinois. Hey, that's a really great idea! In fact, I'm going to be in Central Illinois for the 4th this year, so I'll work on getting a few more Geocache America! coins to release them in the heartland! Quote Link to comment
+TMOCM Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Can't believe I see people buying these on Ebay for almost double the price when they are still for sale on the Coins & Pins website. I know some people may not visit the GC forum, but a few people I saw bidding frequent the forum. Go figure? Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Does the Silver coin have a seperate icon than the standard coin for this issue? Quote Link to comment
+Band of Bradys Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) Yes, I bought one of each and activated them. The icons are the same, except for the color. The standard is red/white/blue and the silver is SILVER. If you look at my trackables in my profile, you can see the icons! Edited June 12, 2006 by Band of Bradys Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks for the quick answer. That's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment
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