Ellandel Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) The second coin in my series is dedicated to Spain. This is a country I like very much, not just because it has magnificent beaches and unspoilt nature. It also has some fabulous examples of architectural creativity, and Gaudi is probably the most striking example of Spanish modern architecture. Gaudi's basilica 'The Sagrada Familia', still unfinished, is a grandiose tribute to his exceptional talent. This is why the basilica was used as an inspiration for the Geocoin. The colored tiles, frequently used by Gaudi, are the most striking aspect of his art, and are therefore depicted on the coin. For those who want to learn more about the Sagrada Familia and Gaudi, have a look at this page on Wikipedia : Sagrada Familia If you want to order this coin please click : ORDER HERE And let me know what you think. This will be a limited edition, so hurry. The previous coin (China) is almost sold out, and this one looks even better !! My purpose is to issue a Personal Geocoin for each country where I have geocached. To find more about my project, goto www.ellandel.com Thanks Ellandel Details for the coin Size : 1.75" (44mm) Date of Availablity : Mid-January 2007 Finishes : Nickel (130), Gold (60) Matte Gun (60) Trackablity : Yes Icon : Yes Price : 8.5$ (nickel) 9.5$ (others) Edited December 3, 2006 by Ellandel Quote Link to comment
Ellandel Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 Order sent Thanks Fundamental Apparently, it's the first coin featuring Spain, so that should make it even better ! Cheers Ellandel Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm going to have to get one. My grandfather came here from Spain! Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I had to order the other day simply because Spain has no geocoin yet. Quote Link to comment
Ellandel Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 I had to order the other day simply because Spain has no geocoin yet. Just to make sure I do not start another controversy : This coin is not a geocoin issued by the Spanish Geocaching group. This is a Personal Geocoin about Spain. I have been warned that some national groups hate it when someone issues a 'national coin'... Even so, I have not seen anything from Spain yet, so AtlantaGal was right Cheers Ellandel Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 some national groups hate it when someone issues a 'national coin' I wouldn't call them national groups, just some people in the forums don't like the practice. Most couldn't give a care, but it's the squeaky wheel that gets oiled. Which country are you visiting next? Quote Link to comment
Ellandel Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 some national groups hate it when someone issues a 'national coin' I wouldn't call them national groups, just some people in the forums don't like the practice. Most couldn't give a care, but it's the squeaky wheel that gets oiled. Which country are you visiting next? Probably the US... Will that make the squeaky wheels squeak even more ? Cheers Ellandel Quote Link to comment
Ellandel Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 They're going quickly ! After about a week, only 2 Gun coins and 8 Gold coins left Hurry before they are all gone Cheers Ellandel Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Expensive shipping to the US, but I sucked it up and ordered one anyway. I'm a real trooper. Quote Link to comment
+altosaxplayer Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Nice coin. Quote Link to comment
Ellandel Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 (edited) The final picture of the coin has arrived. Looks good - and the Gold and Gun coins are sold out. A few nickels still available cheers Ellandel Edited December 14, 2006 by Ellandel Quote Link to comment
+Fundamental Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Nice nice! Thanks for the news letter. Would be nice to receive it always when new coin comes to be sure that I will get one I want. Thanks Quote Link to comment
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