+chief20r2 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I will be heading to GeocoinFest and plan on visiting all the coin vendors to try to finalize my first personal geocoin and I am looking for some ideas on the finish I should use on the back of my coin and the size of the coin itself. The front on the coin will have all the gold areas raised with more than likely a soft enamel coating. It is possible to have a shiny gold finish on the front and a satin finish on the back and should it also be soft enamel or should it be hard enamel. Depending on the interest I am planning to have a least 250 minted in just one finish and they would be trackable on Geocaching.com with it’s own fire hat icon Thanks in advance for any feedback, ideas, or comments as they will be greatly appreciated Chief20r2 Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Very nice! I like the shiny gold. Mr. Anthus is a volunteer firefighter so this is a must have for us. Let us know when it's ready for sale or trade. Thanks.....Anthus Quote Link to comment
+Western Mass Clan Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi Chief! Hey! The coin looks great! I'm happy to see that there is another local Western Mass cacher coin to look forward too. Sorry, I can't help you with finishes ... but I wanted to chime in anyway and say "Great work!" Perfect coin for you. Now all we need to do is find an FTF to go after together in the middle of the night in the rain and maybe I can help you place your first on in the wild! Matt Western_Mass_Clan Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 That's a sweet looking design. I think gold or nickel would be very nice. If you change the ink colors on the dog, black nickel would be very nice also. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I would leave it as is. The red and gold colors make a nice contrast. When this is ready, are you going to be doing trades? Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Unless you want to make the dog a Dalmatian. Great looking coin. Please put me on the list when it's time to reserve Quote Link to comment
+Moustik et HBK Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I want a couple Great coin! Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 I would leave it as is. The red and gold colors make a nice contrast. When this is ready, are you going to be doing trades? I will be setting some aside for trading Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'd buy a couple of these! Quote Link to comment
+3doxies Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 It's really sharp-looking! I wouldn't change at thing. I'd love to trade for one - we're working on getting the first 3doxies Geocoin minted now. Quote Link to comment
+Team GCHound Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) ME! ME! ME! I am in for several. Firefighter/Paramedic here in Indiana. Edited February 12, 2007 by Team GCHound Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Coin looks great. I would like to buy or trade. Quote Link to comment
+MommyFinder Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 LOVE it! Gold metal looks great! Sign me up for a couple! Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'd trade with you. Quote Link to comment
Parrolet Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I would leave it as is. The red and gold colors make a nice contrast. When this is ready, are you going to be doing trades? I will be setting some aside for trading I would be interested in trading. Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I just knew that your avatar was coin art!!!! It looks great, very nice! I like it with gold. I look forward to trading or something when you get them done. Quote Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Those are fantastic, count me in on a few Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I just hope you'll be trading with me, right? I know Three Rivers is a long ways from Boston.... Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 These are great coins! We'd like to buy 2, our son in law is a firefighter. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hoping you have a few left after Coinfest. PLEASE let me know if you do. Thanks, CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Count me in for 3-4 in gold. Very nice.... high 5!! Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks for all the great comments To those that have asked I will have some set aside for trading How about size anybody have any ideas 1.75" or 2" Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 How about size anybody have any ideas 1.75" or 2" 2" coins are pretty big and heavy. My Secret geoAgent is 2". My decoder is 1.75" and my Firefighters are 1.5" What I do when I make a coin is to print it out on a piece of paper in all 3 sizes to see which one I like the best -- and even compare it to similar existing coins of the same size. Given that your coin looks long, I would suggest the 1.75". The folks broker the coin minting are usually very good at deciding on sizes. Hope that helps........Anthus Quote Link to comment
+steel city babes Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I Like... I would be up for a few and maybe a trade. Steel City Babes Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 How about size anybody have any ideas 1.75" or 2" 2" coins are pretty big and heavy. My Secret geoAgent is 2". My decoder is 1.75" and my Firefighters are 1.5" What I do when I make a coin is to print it out on a piece of paper in all 3 sizes to see which one I like the best -- and even compare it to similar existing coins of the same size. Given that your coin looks long, I would suggest the 1.75". The folks broker the coin minting are usually very good at deciding on sizes. Hope that helps........Anthus Thanks for the suggestions I was thinking about going with the 1.75" Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 I just hope you'll be trading with me, right? I know Three Rivers is a long ways from Boston.... You bet Also have a few other items packed to give you at GeocoinFest Like they say in Boston if it's west of RT128 it doesn't exist So where is Boston ? Quote Link to comment
+Crop Circle Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Great looking coin! I'd be in for a couple. Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I just hope you'll be trading with me, right? I know Three Rivers is a long ways from Boston.... You bet Also have a few other items packed to give you at GeocoinFest Like they say in Boston if it's west of RT128 it doesn't exist So where is Boston ? Cool man...how do I find you? Listen for the "Boston Rob" accent? Or, will you be wearing a Fireman's Hat? Quote Link to comment
Ette KCH Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 What a great design! I love it I would like to buy a couple, when it is time Being a volunteer firefighter I have been looking for a related coin for quite a while now. Greetings, Ette KCH Quote Link to comment
+Moosiegirl Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'd like a couple, one to keep and one to give to a friend who is a pro firefighter in her "day job" and a vol firefighter whenever she's off duty. I don't know how she works in geocaching!! LOL Please keep me in mind! Happy Trails, Candy Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 I just hope you'll be trading with me, right? I know Three Rivers is a long ways from Boston.... You bet Also have a few other items packed to give you at GeocoinFest Like they say in Boston if it's west of RT128 it doesn't exist So where is Boston ? Cool man...how do I find you? Listen for the "Boston Rob" accent? Or, will you be wearing a Fireman's Hat? Well look for the hat but it may be from a state to the north of you " Far North " Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Very nice! Simple and clean We like the red-and-gold and would be in for at least a couple of these. At this rate, 250 might not be enough Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Changed title at OP's request Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 (edited) My personal Geocoin will be minted within the next few weeks and I would like to thank everyone for their comments and suggestions when I first posted my preliminary Art Work. I have approved the Die Ready Artwork and now waiting for samples to arrive before making a final decision on the metal finish but am leaning towards Raised Gold Front / Foggy Gold Back Coin Specifications: Size 2” long Thickness 3.5mm 2D/2D Soft Enamel Front / Imitation Hard Enamel Back Finish TBD Quantity 275 For Sale 150 +/- For Trade 25 +/- Trackable Yes – Laser Engraved Custom Icon Yes (Fire Helmet) Activation Codes Geocoinclub.com Price $8.00 Shipping $1.75 for the first coin $0.50 for each additional coin within the US International Shipping will be based on buyers location. Thanks to Crop Circle for taking the time and my ideas in designing this coin and to Rusty at Personalgeocoins for fine tuning it and who the coins will be minted through Should you have any questions feel free to post them here or email me directly Edited March 24, 2007 by chief20r2 Quote Link to comment
+Tank Hounds Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Are you taking reservations at all? If so I'd like to reserve one! Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Are you taking reservations at all? If so I'd like to reserve one! I'm not taking them just yet I want to wait untill I get the samples and make a decision on the finish but I'm pretty sure it will be the gold. Once I approve the sample then I will wait about a week before taking reservations so hopefully it will be only about a week or so before I get them and ship them out. Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Cool....it looks great! We will be on the lookout for a trade when you get them. Don't forget to post the sample pics when you get them Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Cool....it looks great! We will be on the lookout for a trade when you get them. Don't forget to post the sample pics when you get them Will post the pics as soon I receive them Quote Link to comment
+Frozen Buns Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I'll trade for one:) Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 I'll trade for one:) Will have some for trading Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Hello! We'd also like to trade for one too please. Quote Link to comment
+007BigD Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 DUDE- Nice coin! We parked next to each other at Geocoinfest, you were the first coiner I had ever met!...And now youve got your own coin! Boy how we grow so fast I sure hope I will have a coin soon to trade you, cause these are COOOL! Quote Link to comment
+Western Mass Clan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hi Chief, The coins look great. Glad to year they're coming soon! I will purchase 2. One for me and one for release into the wild. Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Will have some for trading I'd love to trade for one. The hubby is a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Thanks.....Anthus Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'd love to trade for one. The hubby is a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Thanks.....Anthus Have you down for a trade Hope you have one of your laptops saved Quote Link to comment
+Blue Eyed Peas Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Awesome coin - Now that is one I would like to get! Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 we definately want one of these, or two, or three... Volunteer Firefighter here and would love this coin We are also making a firefighting related coin to be out in early 08 Quote Link to comment
+ranger216 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 very well done.. I will be heading to GeocoinFest and plan on visiting all the coin vendors to try to finalize my first personal geocoin and I am looking for some ideas on the finish I should use on the back of my coin and the size of the coin itself. The front on the coin will have all the gold areas raised with more than likely a soft enamel coating. It is possible to have a shiny gold finish on the front and a satin finish on the back and should it also be soft enamel or should it be hard enamel. Depending on the interest I am planning to have a least 250 minted in just one finish and they would be trackable on Geocaching.com with it’s own fire hat icon Thanks in advance for any feedback, ideas, or comments as they will be greatly appreciated Chief20r2 Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Awesome coin - Now that is one I would like to get! Thanks Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.