+ozymandiasism Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 So this is my next awesome project — The Mini Seashell geocoins!! These little treasures are small. 1” by 1” and 4mm thick to be exact. A piece of gemstone will be attached to the base on the inside of the shell. As always, these geocoins will be trackable on geocaching.com, have custom prefix and custom icon What do these little buddies look like? Well, we have a drawing for you here!! These mini geocoins will fit in most film canisters and mini caches. Although I have yet to determine the final finishing and gemstones types on these seashells (isn’t it always the case!), it is likely that only a couple of plating options and gemstones to be available (in some sort of combinations). Reservations for these cute Mini Seashell Geocoins will begin in the next couple of weeks and estimate shipping date will be early April. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment
+D24G0N Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 DUDE!!!! I think I just peed a little! .... ok, funnier the first time.. You're just full of cool ideas aren't you? Nice work D! Quote Link to comment
+Team chelmo Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Very nice, unique design. Will be keeping an eye on how this develops, would keen on getting a couple. Mark (Elmo) Quote Link to comment
keewee01 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Nice!! Keeping my eyes peeled for more info... Quote Link to comment
Irish-Hunter Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 looks very interesting ! Hope to get more news on this. Quote Link to comment
Team Macha Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Another nice noncaching related coin...put me down for 2! I love geocoins.... Quote Link to comment
+Moustik et HBK Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Goog idea! Quote Link to comment
+wyohunter Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I would get at least 2. I think there should be more micro coins! Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks for the compliments guys. Working on the getting the artowrk and the samples done.... Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Very nice, unique design. Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Very nice, unique design. Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? I was thinking that too. This one looks cooler, but its been done once already. Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Very nice, unique design. Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? I was thinking that too. This one looks cooler, but its been done once already. I agree - down to the pearl (which you'll want to be sure stays attached, unlike the GCC coins). And just to clarify - I'm not picking on the person, project, or design. I only meant it just isn't all that unique. Maybe everything old is new again ... in internet time, 6 months can be a lifetime! I still have a coin and pin set if anyone wants it ... Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I don't normally buy micros, but I'll have to get at least a couple of these! Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Very nice, unique design. Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? I was thinking that too. This one looks cooler, but its been done once already. I agree - down to the pearl (which you'll want to be sure stays attached, unlike the GCC coins). And just to clarify - I'm not picking on the person, project, or design. I only meant it just isn't all that unique. Maybe everything old is new again ... in internet time, 6 months can be a lifetime! I still have a coin and pin set if anyone wants it ... Oh really? I did a search a couple of months back and didn't find any seashell geocoins. hmmmm... I also always been away from the forum too... Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Very nice, unique design. Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? I was thinking that too. This one looks cooler, but its been done once already. I agree - down to the pearl (which you'll want to be sure stays attached, unlike the GCC coins). And just to clarify - I'm not picking on the person, project, or design. I only meant it just isn't all that unique. Maybe everything old is new again ... in internet time, 6 months can be a lifetime! I still have a coin and pin set if anyone wants it ... Oh really? I did a search a couple of months back and didn't find any seashell geocoins. hmmmm... I also always been away from the forum too... AHHH. Found a picture of it on the e-place. Yeah... it is a smiliar idea but I have to say it's a different design Thank you fior bringing that to my attention though. I do appreciate that!!!! Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I would surely want to buy a couple especially since this would fit in the "unusual" category! Quote Link to comment
+Cashe Crusaders Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 We would be interested in some of these "neat" coins since we live along the coast of Nova Scotia they would fit in perfectly. Quote Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Put us on the list for a few of these! Quote Link to comment
+crazycavelover Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'd love to have a few as well.... Quote Link to comment
+GeoSmurfz Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I would be in for a few of these. Quote Link to comment
+Deweyz Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Those are pretty cool looking. I'd like 1 (or 2) Quote Link to comment
+greyhounder Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I love micro coins -- please let me know when they are available for purchase. Bec Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Oh really? I did a search a couple of months back and didn't find any seashell geocoins. hmmmm... I also always been away from the forum too... AHHH. Found a picture of it on the e-place. Yeah... it is a smiliar idea but I have to say it's a different design Thank you fior bringing that to my attention though. I do appreciate that!!!! Let me know if you want to trade on of the GCCcoins and pins for one of your micros. Everyone should have a collection of seashells! Quote Link to comment
+TeamLareau Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I would like to get a couple of these. The design is great! Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 You need a nice little theme to put on this one, something like "Caching's a Beach", or "I shore love caching". Rotten puns, I know, but that's one of the things I do best Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 You need a nice little theme to put on this one, something like "Caching's a Beach", or "I shore love caching". Rotten puns, I know, but that's one of the things I do best yeah... I thought about that too Started coming up with a bunch of themes but they all sounded pretty silly and wordy.... so I settled with just something simply Quote Link to comment
+lindsychris Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) I think the seashell coin sounds very cool, so please don't take this as a criticism of your design...it's just late, and I got inspired to play with something that would definately be "different" than the GCC shell. I'm posting it, but its very rough, and as I said, its just a random late-night idea Edited February 13, 2007 by lindsychris Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Happy Chinese New Year everyone!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hi all, Hope everyone is doing well this weekend! An update... these mini seashell geocoins are coming along just fine and I shall receive some samples in a couple of weeks or so. Reservations for these little treasures are now open! Coin stats: Diameter: 1” Thickness: 4mm Weight: Determined upon receiving samples (these coins will be light) Base Metal: Zinc Alloy Seashell Types: Dark Seashell Black Nickel with red stone White Seashell Satin Silver with black stone Aged Seashell Antique Copper with black stone Other features: Trackable on geocaching.com Custom prefix tracking code (DWXXXX) Custom icon Estimate Shipping Date: Mid-May, 2007 These little buddies are small. 1” by 1” and 4mm thick to be exsct. These mini geocoins will fit in most film canisters and mini caches. A piece of imitated gemstone will be attached to the base on the inside of the shell. As always, these geocoins will be trackable on geocaching.com, have custom prefix and custom icon To reserve the Mini Seashell Geocoins, go here There are still some Hong Kong Geocoins and Non-trackable Double Dragon coins available. To order, click on the website If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at derek@dwprods.com! Thanks and have a great day! d Quote Link to comment
+wyohunter Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 What is the special sale for the aged ones? How do we get them? Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 What is the special sale for the aged ones? How do we get them? they only come in the special seashell combo Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) OK.... these are some of the picturs of the top (or the front) of the mini seashell geocoins... We're using a temp. mold right now. As soon as I Oked them, they will make a perm. mold to avoid too many screwups. Now they can work on the bottom (or the inside) of the mold!!!!! LOL They look awesome!!! Edited March 20, 2007 by ozymandiasism Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Does the price include shipping? Quote Link to comment
+plumbrokeacres Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 reservation sent Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Does the price include shipping? S/H is separate. But these are zinc zlloy coins, so they will be fairly light. I don't have any info on the imitated stones yet (in terms of weight). I know they're 5mm in diameter. Doubt they are heavy. Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 I got these sample images form the coin mint this morning and all I could say was... WOW. They look GREAT!! and look so nice!! I should be receiving the samples by the end of next week. Can't wait to get them in my hands!!!! Here are some of the pictures: White Seashell: Satin Silver finishing with Hematitie imitated gemstones Dark Seashell: Black Nickel finishing with Light Siam imitated gemstones Aged Seashell: Antique Copper finishing with Light Siam imitated gemstones Sideview Track on geocaching.com I have to say that the coin mnit did a great job on these coins!!! to reserve these Mini Seashell Geocoins, click HERE thx! Quote Link to comment
+Damenace Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 That is one nice copper coin. The only way to get the Copper is to get the $45.00 package, YIKES ??? Would any one else like to chip in on the $45.00 set? That would get three of use 1 coin of each finish. Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Very nice. For some reason, I thought that the "gem" would be an imitation pearl. Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 That is one nice copper coin. The only way to get the Copper is to get the $45.00 package, YIKES ??? Would any one else like to chip in on the $45.00 set? That would get three of use 1 coin of each finish. I'll go in on a 3rd with you! Quote Link to comment
+Windrose Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 That is one nice copper coin. The only way to get the Copper is to get the $45.00 package, YIKES ??? Would any one else like to chip in on the $45.00 set? That would get three of use 1 coin of each finish. I'll go in on a 3rd with you! I'll go in on a 3rd with you also. Windrose Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Not for me...too plain and not caching related...thanks though! Quote Link to comment
+Damenace Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 That is one nice copper coin. The only way to get the Copper is to get the $45.00 package, YIKES ??? Would any one else like to chip in on the $45.00 set? That would get three of use 1 coin of each finish. I'll go in on a 3rd with you! That is one nice copper coin. The only way to get the Copper is to get the $45.00 package, YIKES ??? Would any one else like to chip in on the $45.00 set? That would get three of use 1 coin of each finish. I'll go in on a 3rd with you! I'll go in on a 3rd with you also. Windrose Thank you, if you could please email me your addresses I will glady ship them to you when they arrive. Quote Link to comment
+Windrose Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thank you, if you could please email me your addresses I will glady ship them to you when they arrive. Email sent. Windrose Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thank you, if you could please email me your addresses I will glady ship them to you when they arrive. My email sent also! The Dream Cachers Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Very nice. For some reason, I thought that the "gem" would be an imitation pearl. Thank you! Yeah, I thought about using pearl.... but that would be rather... ordinary. I wanted to do something a bit more interesting. Also, for 5mm diameter stones, they only have a few selections.... and pearl is actually not one of them, which is somewhat surprising to me. Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Very nice job on this coin! Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very nice job on this coin! Thank you! Quote Link to comment
+3BlindEyes Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 The samples turned out very well. I want one of those antique copper ones, so I just ordered a set Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 The samples turned out very well. I want one of those antique copper ones, so I just ordered a set Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment
+ozymandiasism Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 These puppies are offically in mass production. Estimate shipping date: Mid-late May! Quote Link to comment
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