+triffid Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Any updates on the last (Complete Trail)"Geocaching The Appalachian" Geocoin/Geopin Series??... Thanks... Triffid Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Any updates on the last (Complete Trail)"Geocaching The Appalachian" Geocoin/Geopin Series??... Thanks... Triffid Sorry to report that I have totally dropped the ball on the last coin/pin, "at this time". Massive amounts of overtime at my day job at the sign shop recently, a much needed vacation, and various other issues of life's little events have kept me from being able to get the final coin designed and sent to Oakcoins. My original idea for the "whole trail coin" didn't look as good as I had originally thought it would. Actually it looked like a blob of metal with a red crooked stripe across it. VERY UGLY!!! I've talked it over with the guys at Oakcoins and I have decided to revamp the design of the final coin a bit to make something that looks better. The original shape will still be used to keep the look & feel of the coin balanced with the rest of the series. It IS coming, but it may be August before they are produced. Thanks to everyone that has given thier continued support to this series!! If you want to get some of the remaining coins & pins of the past few designs, Geoswag.com still have some of both availabe on thier site!! D-man Quote Link to comment
+kimba off track Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I loved getting the new england ones!!! Have hiked on it in NH,mass and maine! Great coins ,thanks for making them... Quote Link to comment
stvanme Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I have never see the Maine companion geopin on the site for sale. Was one made? Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Can we get an update on the last coin?... Also any artwork of it?... Thanks...... Triffid Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Bump!....... Triffid Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Has anyone heard of any updates on this coin?... Thanks....... Triffid Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) First of all, I want to state that the delay with the final coin has NOTHING what-so-ever to do with the guys at Oakcoins.com/Geoswag.com. They have been more than AWESOME and very supportive during this whole series. Thanks guys!! The delay falls entirely on my shoulders. Sorry! I can only apologize and ask forgiveness for leaving everyone hanging on this one for so long. I am my own worst critic. I so wanted to make the entire trail work for this last coin. But, try as I might, I just couldn't get the entire trail to look good for the final coin, no matter what I tried. There is just only so much you can do with a 42mmx42mm work space. And the entire trail wasn't in the cards. Sorry! On that note... The design for the final coin HAS BEEN SENT to the mint this past weekend. (I know, I know... FINALLY!!, huh? ) I'm waiting for the preliminary mint revisions before posting the art. Just to make sure that what I designed is going to work OK. As soon as the design has been finalized with the mint and approved for production I will post a pic of it. For the final coin I had to change to a round coin, but it still has elements from the rest of the coins. So, it will still look like it belongs with the rest when displayed together. Also, you'll be glad to know that the guys at Oakcoins.com/Geoswag.com have stepped up and will be rewarding everyone that buys the final coin with a new Icon specifically for the final coin and not the same old tired Icon from the others in the series. Who doesn't like new Icons, right!?! Again, I want to apologize to everyone that has so graciously and patiently waited for me to get this last coin to you. And also, I'd like to thank everyone for their support of this very large series. It's been a long journey to get them all made. D-man PS: I'm leaving to go out of town on Thursday and will not have net access for an entire week (GASP!! ). So, if I don't hear anything back from the mint before I leave, it will be another week before I can give another update. So, don't think I posted and run away "again"!! Edited November 28, 2007 by gridlox Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 First of all, I want to state that the delay with the final coin has NOTHING what-so-ever to do with the guys at Oakcoins.com/Geoswag.com. They have been more than AWESOME and very supportive during this whole series. Thanks guys!! The delay falls entirely on my shoulders. Sorry! I can only apologize and ask forgiveness for leaving everyone hanging on this one for so long. I am my own worst critic. I so wanted to make the entire trail work for this last coin. But, try as I might, I just couldn't get the entire trail to look good for the final coin, no matter what I tried. There is just only so much you can do with a 42mmx42mm work space. And the entire trail wasn't in the cards. Sorry! On that note... The design for the final coin HAS BEEN SENT to the mint this past weekend. (I know, I know... FINALLY!!, huh? ) I'm waiting for the preliminary mint revisions before posting the art. Just to make sure that what I designed is going to work OK. As soon as the design has been finalized with the mint and approved for production I will post a pic of it. For the final coin I had to change to a round coin, but it still has elements from the rest of the coins. So, it will still look like it belongs with the rest when displayed together. Also, you'll be glad to know that the guys at Oakcoins.com/Geoswag.com have stepped up and will be rewarding everyone that buys the final coin with a new Icon specifically for the final coin and not the same old tired Icon from the others in the series. Who doesn't like new Icons, right!?! Again, I want to apologize to everyone that has so graciously and patiently waited for me to get this last coin to you. And also, I'd like to thank everyone for their support of this very large series. It's been a long journey to get them all made. D-man PS: I'm leaving to go out of town on Thursday and will not have net access for an entire week (GASP!! ). So, if I don't hear anything back from the mint before I leave, it will be another week before I can give another update. So, don't think I posted and run away "again"!! Thanks for the update!!..... Triffid Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Any updates???........ Triffid Quote Link to comment
+Marpomem Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 just went and looked these coins. they are very beautiful. like the shape. thanks for the information. Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Any updates???........ Triffid Been a crazy past month or so with the holidays and a change in my job at the first of the year. (good change!) So, I haven't even had time to keep tabs on this one. In fact, the new responsibilities at work has pretty much took me out of the coin design biz for a bit. I'll fire off an email right now to see if I can get some info on these from the guys at Oakcoins. Edited January 14, 2008 by gridlox Quote Link to comment
+KrazyTrollz Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Think they'll be selling more of the AT coins on their site? I decided later in the game to go after the coins and need about 5 + the complete coin. I keep looking on their site to see if they have any of the ones I need...sure hope I can get them all, LOL! Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) OK, finally heard back from them today. The mint did their thing to the art work and sent it back for final approval before going into production. Unfortunately there is a small error in what I submitted and what they sent back for approval. I've asked to see if they can correct it. There is a small version of the AT Hiker emblem on the back of the coin that may be too small to recreate on a 42mm coin. If that's the case then I will need to make some adjustments to the art. Here's a preview of the final coin (Not withstanding some minor last minute changes, if the afore mentioned emblem can't be reproduced) D-man Edited January 19, 2008 by gridlox Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks for the update!... Coin looks good........... Triffid Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 OK, finally heard back from them today. The mint did their thing to the art work and sent it back for final approval before going into production. Unfortunately there is a small error in what I submitted and what they sent back for approval. I've asked to see if they can correct it. There is a small version of the AT Hiker emblem on the back of the coin that may be too small to recreate on a 42mm coin. If that's the case then I will need to make some adjustments to the art. Here's a preview of the final coin (Not withstanding some minor last minute changes, if the afore mentioned emblem can't be reproduced) D-man It looks great, gridlox! But what happened to Maine??? I never saw it. And I have stood at both places, about 5 months apart. Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 We did not ever see the West Virginia or Maine, if anyone wants to to a trade with us for both of these coin, please email us at lifesaver54149@yahoo.com. Thanks Much, Barry and Val sweetlife Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Any more updates?..... Triffid Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Anyone... Is this coin ever going to be minted?... Please give us an update............ Triffid Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Anyone... Is this coin ever going to be minted?... Please give us an update............ Triffid *whimper* Ditto! Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Whoo Hooo!! We are FINALLY going to mint with the final coin!! Order sent out today!! Here's the photos of the metal proofs D-man Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks for the update... Looks good!......... Triffid Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I just had to look at your pics again, D. So the antique silver is hard enamel and the bronze is soft, yes? Now I want both. Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 So the antique silver is hard enamel and the bronze is soft, yes? Yes that's correct. The antique silver is the LE version. Here's the art proof for the pin... And this is the new Icon for the final coin... D-man Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Oh this final coin is nice! Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Oh this final coin is nice! Thanks! After having to scrap the idea of the whole trail on one coin because it looked so bad, we decided to do the final coin something a bit different. That way it would even appeal to folks that weren't that interested in collecting the whole series. A big THANK YOU to everyone that stuck with us through the whole series!! D-man Quote Link to comment
+Lazer Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Nice! And how do we go about getting some of these? Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Agree. The final coin came out great Grid. Hope to see it in the store soon. Quote Link to comment
+hollora Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Where again is this available - oh, CRS and there are so many companies not to purchase from........help the old lady, please. Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Nice! And how do we go about getting some of these? They will be sold on the geoswag.com website when they get here. D-man Quote Link to comment
geoswag.com Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) This coin is now ready at geoswag.com. Geocoin: Antique Silver and Antique Bronze Geopin: Antique Silver and Antique Bronze AT Final Geocoin Edited May 7, 2008 by geoswag.com Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Ordered one to complete our set. Thanks for making this come to reality and end the series. Barry and Val sweetlife Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks, ordered a set......... Triffid Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 This coin is now ready at geoswag.com. Geocoin: Antique Silver and Antique Bronze Geopin: Antique Silver and Antique Bronze AT Final Geocoin Cool. Ordered one of each! Quote Link to comment
+hollora Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 All set - got one of each and the matching pin. Woo hoo - Katadhin is the mountain of my Grandchild's people - the Penobscot! Quote Link to comment
+Gustav129 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ordered one of each. Too Bad I got into Geocaching this late. I used to hike the GA end of the Appalachian Trail on weekends. Quote Link to comment
+Gustav129 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Ordered mine 1.5 days ago. Got back from the World Wide Flash Mob, and they were waiting for me in the mailbox. That's the fasted I've seen anything get here. Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 This coin is now ready at geoswag.com. Geocoin: Antique Silver and Antique Bronze Geopin: Antique Silver and Antique Bronze AT Final Geocoin Was there also an XLE Gold version in hard enamel? Quote Link to comment
+Bhob Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 here is the information that I have - the original coins in this series were released in antique bronze and antique silver the bronze ones had soft enamel, the silver ones had hard enamel they were released over time, usually one state at a time the bronze ones were sold individually the silver ones were only sold as part of a two-coin set (one each of bronze and silver) this was true for all 13 state coins and the "final" coin (the 14th coin) the entire set has been/is being re-minted in antique copper with one exception (see below) the same dies were used these copper coins have soft enamel they have been released in "waves" 4 were released, then 4 more, then 3 more we are now at a point where there are 3 remaining, and the copper ones will be complete that makes a total of 42 coins 14 each in three finishes (note that there may be another development in the works the current copper New Hampshire coin has an error, and there is no word yet how that will be resolved) I am not aware of any other coins in this series if you have information about another finish, I would be very interested to hear it Quote Link to comment
+Bhob Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 after a little more looking . . . there was a coin made that was called "Appalachian Fair Quilt Geocoin" it appears that it was offered in an "XLE Antique Gold" version perhaps that is the coin that you are thinking of ? if so, all of the evidence that I can see indicates that it sold out long ago Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 after a little more looking . . . there was a coin made that was called "Appalachian Fair Quilt Geocoin" it appears that it was offered in an "XLE Antique Gold" version perhaps that is the coin that you are thinking of ? if so, all of the evidence that I can see indicates that it sold out long ago The "Appalachian Fair Quilt Geocoin" was not a part of the "Geocaching the Appalachian" series. D-man Quote Link to comment
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