+pghlooking Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 For a period of time now, Drag0n and myself have been working on the Masonic GeoCoin. Wanting to have this coin done right, we decided the best course would be getting a lodge to support the efforts of the coin. The Henry M. Phillips Lodge No. 337 of Monongahela PA has decided this is a great effort and has thrown themselves behind this coin. In turn, we will be donating $1 from every trackable coin sold to them. This money will be used to help fund the 150th anniversary of this great lodge. After having support from the lodge, and permission to use the Square and Compass, we deicded to have another brother design the coin. We decided on joefrog and we were not disappointed. The coin took some time as we wanted everything perfect. We then settled on Oakcoins for our minter. They have been gracious enough to handle the entire ordering and shipping for this project. The details of the coin are as follows: 2D front side containing the most commonly know symbols of Freemasonry A deeply engraved 3D design on the back of the coin Coin measures 42mm across Coin measures 3.5 mm in thickness to give it a nice heavy feel Optional matching pin for only $1 more Trackable at Geocaching.com with unique icon of the square and compass Trackable version of this coin will be $9.97 which contains the donation to the lodge Coin is available in Antiqued Silver, Antiqued Gold, or Antiqued Copper finishes Shipping to be calculated by OakCoins Pictured are the sample coins. The trackable coins have the wording "TRACK AT WWW.GEOCACHING.COM" placed directly above the bar for the tracking code. Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Totally silver, job well done. Quote Link to comment
TokyoBlossom Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Very striking and meaningful. A job well done and worth the wait! In memory of my grandfather, a Freemason, I will have to buy several of those to travel in his name. I hope to see them on sale soon! Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Several people got to see them at GW5 when I received the samples and can attest to how the pictures just don't do justice for these. Sales will begin shortly. Quote Link to comment
+paulandstacey Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Very nice, but we'll pass on this one. Good luck with sales Quote Link to comment
+ranger216 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Well This coin was more than worth the wait.. Put me down for 2 sets of each metal... Thanks again for your efforts and your persistance to this awesome project Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I saw these at GW5 and they are beautiful! Good well done guys! Quote Link to comment
+stickerooni Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 My father is a freemason and he's been trying for years to get me to join. I'd be very interested in picking up some of these when they are on sale!!! Quote Link to comment
Son of Cyclops Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I will be in for each metal. Quote Link to comment
+CJPJ Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Mark me down for 1 please! Antique Gold! Quote Link to comment
+Mr.Explorer3 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 So how much for the non-trackable coins? And exactly how "shortly" will sales begin? Quote Link to comment
+Cav Scout Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Looks nice but I don't see anything about geocaching on it. Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 So how much for the non-trackable coins? And exactly how "shortly" will sales begin? In accordance with GC guidelines, we can not promote the non trackable version here. That information will have to be obtained elsewhere. Quote Link to comment
+TMOCM Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Saw all three samples at GW5, nice size and weight to these coins, the detail on the back of the coin is excellent! Quote Link to comment
+cainrcc Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Very nice looking coin going to have to geat a couple of them.I also would like a few of the non-trackable coins to give as gifts to non cachers that are MM. Quote Link to comment
+joefrog Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Very nice, very nice! I'm in for a few! Quote Link to comment
+Cardinal Red Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Looks nice but I don't see anything about geocaching on it. Didn't you see the pointy trowel? I had to chuckle when I thought about that irony. Quote Link to comment
+D24G0N Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Thanks to PGH, JoeFrog, and Oakcoins for all their hard work! I was so glad to be part of the creation of this coin. This one will be in my own personal collection for a long long time. Hope everyone is as excited as I am! I'm trying to contact all the people who said they were interested earlier. If I've missed anyone I'm really sorry, but I think I've kept everyone on the list. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Please add me to your list for 1 Antique Gold! Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I'm very interested in these, please let me know when they're available if possible. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Team GCHound Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I am interested. When will the sales start? If you have a list add me to it. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+mustangrobby Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Ditto-would love to have two of them, one for my boss who collects Freemason coins. Is there a sale date yet and where/who can you order them from? Quote Link to comment
+desert georangers Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I'm interested too. I like that you have pins available as well. Looking forward to these going on sale. Quote Link to comment
+Mr.Explorer3 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Definately want one or two. Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Ditto-would love to have two of them, one for my boss who collects Freemason coins. Is there a sale date yet and where/who can you order them from? These will be sold directly through Oakcoins website. The date should be within the next 3 weeks or so. Will give a firm date and link once we have it in hand. Quote Link to comment
TokyoBlossom Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) I ordered mine from Oakcoins today and I can't wait! I got a couple extra to send out in memory of my grandfather. Edited July 12, 2007 by TokyoBlossom Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I would like to trade for a couple of the copper if anyone gets extras. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 You know on 4th of July I had discovered that my belated grandfather was a Mason when my dad decided he wanted me to have my grandfather's bible. As soon as I saw the symbol on the bible I said "Grandpa was a Mason?" So I guess when my luck starts to turn around I'll need to get one of these coins to dedicate to my grandfather's memory. Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) I was only going to order one but I just couldn't seem to make a choice between the copper and the silver ... ... so I ordered one of each! EDIT - Whoops ... left a word out (didn't make much sense without it). Edited July 13, 2007 by tom4props Quote Link to comment
+Kacky Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 They're beautiful, I definitely want a silver one. I just had a non-GC pathtag made that we're using to track our OES travels, and initial reaction is enthusiastic. So I think your coins will be popular as well! - Kacky, P.M. Quote Link to comment
+Mr. 0 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I ordered mine from Oakcoins today and I can't wait! Do you happen to have a link? I can never find what I'm after on that site. Quote Link to comment
+tokencollector Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 A nicely done coin - though I didn't pick one up since it didn't seem relavent to me personally. Then I read an earlier post about family members being Masons. My Grandfather was a Shriner - I may pick one up and release it in his honor if they are still available the next time I place an order with Oak Coins. Quote Link to comment
TokyoBlossom Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) I ordered mine from Oakcoins today and I can't wait! Do you happen to have a link? I can never find what I'm after on that site. I sent you an email through gc.com. The page has nontrackables on it and I do believe I am unallowed to post a general link of that kind. Edited July 13, 2007 by TokyoBlossom Quote Link to comment
+Mr. 0 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I sent you an email through gc.com. The page has nontrackables on it and I do believe I am unallowed to post a general link of that kind. Got it and, order placed. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I saw these at GW5, they are hefty. Ordered one. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 These can be found on Geoswag Presale page. Although I can't find the link for it, you can also get a matching pin with your Geocoin. Maybe I can get someone from Oakcoins to post that info. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Are you trading any or these at MWGB or just sales for now? Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 I only have the samples and the few I ordered. I didn't get very many to trade. Am probably going to send a few out. I am buying them the same as you. Most of the ones I have are the engravable kind but non GC promotable kind. Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Mine's arrived today, but I'm having a bit of trouble activating it over at Oakcoins. I know about the similarity of "O"s and "0"s, etc, and so I'm sure I'm entering the right code. Anyone else having problems? Thanks, Russ Quote Link to comment
+rchdlyn Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 We just received a set of these today. Cheers Quote Link to comment
+dflye Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mine's arrived today, but I'm having a bit of trouble activating it over at Oakcoins. I know about the similarity of "O"s and "0"s, etc, and so I'm sure I'm entering the right code. Anyone else having problems? Thanks, Russ I'm having trouble as well...for my coin, the only "O" or "0" is part of the OC prefix. The rest of the tracking number seems pretty unambiguous to me, but still doesn't work on the oakcoins activation page. Quote Link to comment
+rchdlyn Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mine's arrived today, but I'm having a bit of trouble activating it over at Oakcoins. I know about the similarity of "O"s and "0"s, etc, and so I'm sure I'm entering the right code. Anyone else having problems? Thanks, Russ I'm having trouble as well...for my coin, the only "O" or "0" is part of the OC prefix. The rest of the tracking number seems pretty unambiguous to me, but still doesn't work on the oakcoins activation page. Reading your posts, we decided not to wait and to have a go at activating one of our coins. We were successfull, so might now be worth another try. maybe any clitches have now been ironed out. Quote Link to comment
+dflye Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Gave another try this morning at getting the activation code from oakcoins, and the same code worked now. I know this wasn't a fat-finger typing issue yesterday, since auto-complete filled out the value for me once I typed in the OCC prefix. Not sure what the issue was, but it sure cleared up fast! Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) Gave another try this morning at getting the activation code from oakcoins, and the same code worked now. I know this wasn't a fat-finger typing issue yesterday, since auto-complete filled out the value for me once I typed in the OCC prefix. Not sure what the issue was, but it sure cleared up fast! If anyone else has an issue with activation, try again later. I don't know why but it is something that worked for me as well. After that if it doesn't work email OakCoins directly since they are the only ones who can help you get that code. I don't have the database, and posting here will only take lonbger since you are basically hoping they see your post in this thread. Hope all are enjoying their coins now though and glad they have been activated. Edited July 20, 2007 by pghlooking Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 My 2 coins just arrived yesturday (AS & AC). I haven't tried retrieving the codes yet but I feel very confident that they'll work just fine. Quote Link to comment
+wsgaskins Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Looks nice but I don't see anything about geocaching on it. Didn't you see the pointy trowel? I had to chuckle when I thought about that irony. Yeah.... it could have been used to make this cache container: Quote Link to comment
BenschF Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Question: unique icon! Very nice Geocoin! I was really happy when the letter with it was coming! But what about the unique icon of the square and compass? Will it come later to the system? - I hope so! Edited September 5, 2007 by BenschF Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Will check on it. Quote Link to comment
GBC_CMC Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 How can I buy this coin? I have gone to oakcoin.com but I can't seam to find these coin or away to order + I want to get a pin with my order. Can someone give me a link to the page that has the coin & pin? Thanks, Geoff Lodge #277 Quote Link to comment
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