+OshnDoc Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Announcing "The Travel Penguin" A few weeks ago I had an idea for a Christmas themed coin shaped as a Gift Tag. To be trackable and affordable enough that one could really use this coin as a gift tag and share the fun of geocaching and geocoins. I came up with a design for this coin and CoinsandPins took it and are currently offering it it for $4.59 per coin. Personally I think that this a great price for a fully trackable coin, but again that is my personal opinion. (Hopefully, if orders climb to 250 pieces, it even will get its own icon. I will do my best to push it to that limit if it gets close in numbers). The coins is currently in preorder on C&P's website until November 15. A little bit more to the design: This penguin is flying a sled with his bag of cache goodies. (If you remember my Top40 coin (?) ---->, it has the same penguin on it). This geocoin is perfect for placing on gifts, hanging as ornaments, or traveling in caches (or maybe for Secret Santa Missions ?). Low cost was a factor to provide an affordable alternative to conventional holiday geocoins. These are fully colored on one side and epoxy coated for durability. The back is smooth and has "To:" and "From:" already added. You can write names on the back with a permanent marker and give them with presents. You can also laminate a mission to it for traveling in caches. A 3" chain is included so you can use these as travelers, ornaments, or collector pieces. This coin is available in both polished gold and nickel finishes. There are also two different versions: one that says "Merry Christmas" and another that says "Happy Holidays". 1.5" high Colored and epoxy coated 2-D design 3" chain included Trackable on Geocaching.com If enough are ordered then it will have its own icon; otherwise it will have its own line item when you log a find or discovery Activation codes can be retrieved at Coincodes.com once the coins are produced. Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 WOW! That is such a great idea for a geocoin for the holidays. I love the penguin!! Congrats OshnDoc on your design for this. Gotta get me some. Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I ordered some last night....these will be great for Xmas gifts. Quote Link to comment
+luckycharmer Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 These look like fun and affordable Christmas extras. Order 3 gold of each saying. Quote Link to comment
+MommyFinder Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Don't think you'll have to worry about reaching 250 on these! They're a wonderful design, and a great idea! Quote Link to comment
+Frozen Buns Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Love it:) are your doing any trades? Just wanted to ask as I will also be purchasing some Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 These are great! Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 We reached the 250 coin mark and we are working on the icon for this one Will post here as soon as it is finished. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Ditto . . . These babies are going to be Great ! Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Here is the icon: Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Ohhhh, me wants, me wants! Dear Santa... I've been such a good girl this year...at least I've tried to be . Please bring me one of these coins and one of those cute little gingerbread man ones and the stained glass Christmas one and the mystery purdy purple coin that is coming out and and and.... ohhh, Santa, there's so many out there that I want! Please Santa, please! Love, Naomi... who actually, honestly, still believes! Edited November 15, 2007 by mousekakat Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Here is the icon: Cute Osh! Great coin idea! We got our order in and have plans for these babies. Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Ohhhh, me wants, me wants! .....and the mystery purdy purple coin that is coming out..... Love, Naomi... who actually, honestly, still believes! What do you know Naomi? Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 LOL! There was a snippet of the coin shown a few days ago... and I know it's gonna be a PURDY one!! Purple and glittery and and and!! Alllllll the things a gal likes Quote Link to comment
SCYoli Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Just a quick wondering out loud...does anyone know when these are expected to ship? I have ordered too many coins in the last 3 weeks and have had to come up with a spreadsheet to keep track. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Just a quick wondering out loud...does anyone know when these are expected to ship? I have ordered too many coins in the last 3 weeks and have had to come up with a spreadsheet to keep track. Thanks! Oh NO!!!....Not the "spreadsheet"! You ARE doomed, now. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am fairly sure I ordered me some of these. Any word? Quote Link to comment
+rsfish1 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am fairly sure I ordered me some of these. Any word? I got mine last week. I think you can go to their website and see your past orders to see if you had bought them or not. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Yes, I got mine Quote Link to comment
+czarbucks Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Just found this thread today, and saw the clever (and adorable) gift tag coin. Has anyone taken this idea and adapted it to another gift tag concept, like birthdays, or generic "thank yous" or whatever? It is sich a great idea, and I missed this set this year. Next year, I'm starting to shop in September... Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I GOT ONE I GOT ONE I GOT ONE! *happy dancin* It was a gift and a very appreciated one! YAY! Thanks, Michelle! Naomi Quote Link to comment
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