+Dr. Whoever Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Castle Man 2008 Geocoins Available NOW at Castle Coins & Pins: Castle Man 2008 I decided to get my new personal geocoin out early to celebrate my 2nd anniversary as a Geocacher (Jan 3, 2006). I found my 3600th cache during a trip to Las Vegas in early January and hid my 217th cache on the Nevada/California border during the same trip. I also released my 300th traveler on the trip. So, lots of milestones hit, and this year I wanted a coin with as much glitz as possible to celebrate the fun and enjoyment that geocaching and geocoins have given to me. I personally designed this coin using my actual family crest and coat of arms from Ireland with a few of my own special modifications on the shield and the name crest. On the opposite side I drew out a castle using different German Castles as a reference and then added some traditional Celtic designs and enhancements. So, I hope I captured a balance of my heritage (½ Irish, ½ German) in this geocoin. The castle side is minted in 3-D with incredible details and a hard enamel finish on the outer ring. The opposite side (family crest) is also in full detailed hard enamel with a textured background bringing out every intricate detail of the design. I minted 6 different editions: (Antique Gold, Antique Nickel, NORTH AMERICAN CUSTOMER Only Black Nickel, Nickel LE (50 minted), Gold LE (50 minted) and a special EUROPEAN CUSTOMER ONLY Antique Copper edition). Every coin is trackable at geocaching.com and comes with 2 unique icons. The European ONLY edition will come with a Purple Velvet Pouch as a bonus. The European ONLY and North American ONLY editions are LIMITED to ONE per customer as are the LE Editions. I have never minted geographical specific geocoins before but since trading seems to be such a popular part of our coin sport I hope this will help you all get some good trading going back and forth across the pond. PRICES and INFO: 1.75” x 3.5mm thick Hard Enamel & 3-D Trackable with Icons Activation Codes Come With The Coins Regular Editions: (Antique Gold & Antique Nickel) - $9.99 LE Editions (50 of each minted): (Gold & Nickel) - $11.99 NORTH AMERICA ONLY Edition (Black Nickel) - $10.99 EUROPE/AUS/NZ ONLY Edition (Antique Copper) - $10.99 – RESERVATION ONLY Edited January 19, 2008 by Castle Man Quote
+Team FIREBOY Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 There goes my budget. Done spending for this week! Nice coins CM. Quote
+PengoFamily Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Very nice!! :D I really like these!! Quote
+mousekakat Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Really nice job!! Gonna have to find me some Euro traders for ya! Naomi Quote
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 LE Editions (50 of each minted): (Gold & Nickel) - $11.99 So, are these on the site, or sold out? Quote
+Marpomem Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 LE sold out instantly! gorgeous coin!! Quote
+Roaring_Fork Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 I got the last LE Nickel. I'm so happy I turned the computer on when I did. Thank you for such a great looking coin! Quote
+Cheesy pigs Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Woot! Got all mine Happy happy - great day for coins this one! Really bad day for my bank account though - I am over $200 poorer just on two sales!!!!! Argh! Quote
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 I was asleep at the wheel on this one. Too distracted by my brush with the LE's on Geocoindesign page. Quote
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) Ohhhhhhhh...now I see....Microsoft protected me from the evil Castleman by sending his email to my junk folder. Nice. You're on the safe list now my friend!!!! edit for grammar... 2nd edit for spelling of grammar... Edited January 19, 2008 by darnjoeSNARG Quote
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Tonight the geocoin gods have judged me as not worthy of LE's!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Maine Family Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 I got a black nickel which is what I wanted. Really nice coins. Thanks for making them. Quote
+AtwellFamily Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Love to trade of an antique silver. Anyone have an extra? Quote
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 19, 2008 Author Posted January 19, 2008 All orders on the 18yh have been filled. A few LE's are now available while they last. Quote
+BVnLJ Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Once again....beautiful coins. But..... Just wondering why the Castleman 2008 LE's for US and Europe were limited to 1. In order to obtain one you have to give up the other. Kind of makes it hard to get a set, if you understand what I mean. Quote
+usyoopers Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Just got a couple LE's! It pays off to stare bleary eyed at the computer first thhing in the morning. Quote
+Sunrayers Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Once again....beautiful coins. But..... Just wondering why the Castleman 2008 LE's for US and Europe were limited to 1. In order to obtain one you have to give up the other. Kind of makes it hard to get a set, if you understand what I mean. If you live in North America, you can order 1 of the L.E. Black Nickel. You can't order any of the European Copper L.E.'s (Which happens to be MY Favorite). Ergo, you can't order a complete set of the L.E.'s! At least, thats my take on it! I'll be ordering 1 of the B.Nickel L.E.'s if anybody is interested in a Trade for the Copper!! Quote
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 19, 2008 Author Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) Once again....beautiful coins. But..... Just wondering why the Castleman 2008 LE's for US and Europe were limited to 1. In order to obtain one you have to give up the other. Kind of makes it hard to get a set, if you understand what I mean. If you live in North America, you can order 1 of the L.E. Black Nickel. You can't order any of the European Copper L.E.'s (Which happens to be MY Favorite). Ergo, you can't order a complete set of the L.E.'s! At least, thats my take on it! I'll be ordering 1 of the B.Nickel L.E.'s if anybody is interested in a Trade for the Copper!! I did this so there would be some "Good" trading with our caching family accross the pond. It's kinda like this>>> Anyone who has cached for a while can go and find a dozen lamposts hides or mangetic micros under a power box and run the numbers up (Like buying the coins from the web store) BUT, if you have to walk a mile and a half up a hill in the dark following fire tacks to find just one cache you will appreciate that one more and remember it more (kinda like working for a trade with someone 5000 miles away), maybe this will make the coin mean more or getting the "full set" more meaningful......Make any sense? Now, it's up to each side to start the trading. Edited January 19, 2008 by Castle Man Quote
+mrjiffy Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Snagged some of the LE's that came up on the site this morning (doing happy dance!) Still some left if you want to give a try to get some as of 9:40 EST Quote
+BlueMotmot Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 I've messaged a couple across the ponders for a potential trade ....hope I hear back soon!! Quote
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks for posting guys, b/c I was going to order a NA version later today but stepped to it when I read that more LE's had posted. Quote
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 All of the LE's and North American Edition are gone. There are only a few of the Europe/NZ/Aus Editions left available Quote
+Lazer Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Wow sold the LEs fast, too bad I wasn't able to check the forums and my email until today. Oh well I'll still take a regular one, all editions are beautiful! Quote
+kehunt64 Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Received these coins today (1 of each plus 1 extra Ant. silver) LOVE THEM ALL. This coin looks good in all of the metals that were available. Now I just have to trade for the copper version Quote
+9Key Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 3600 finds and 217 hides in 2 years?! Wow! Quote
+kf4oox Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Got my geocoin today and it looks great. Thanks for such a good looking coin. Keep up the good work. kf4oox - Paul Quote
+Team FIREBOY Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Got my Castle Man 2008 coins today. Nice!!!!! Quote
+0R0B0RUS Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Nice coin Castle Man! Never got an email msg regarding this or the mrs. coin. And when did your dog coin go up for sale? Just glad I could still get some of these. Quote
+mrjiffy Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 I have some extra of the Dog coins available for trade as well if anyone is interested. Nice coins Quote
+Sunrayers Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Got my Coins Today and they're Fantastic!! I think I definitely see a little "European Influence" in these beauties! Still the FASTEST SHIPPING I've ever seen! Thanks again! Quote
+AtwellFamily Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Still looking for a trade...antique silver if anyone has one. I have a number of coins I am willing to trade. Let me know. Quote
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 23, 2008 Author Posted January 23, 2008 All of the special editions: Nickel, Gold, Black North American ONLY and Ant. Copper Europe?Aus/NZ only are gone. Thanks for the fantastic comments and response to this. I have kept about 100 aside for Geowoodstock Trades. There is also another version not yet disclosed ONLY for trading. I will announce it when it arrives Quote
+mrjiffy Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 All of the special editions: Nickel, Gold, Black North American ONLY and Ant. Copper Europe?Aus/NZ only are gone. Thanks for the fantastic comments and response to this. I have kept about 100 aside for Geowoodstock Trades. There is also another version not yet disclosed ONLY for trading. I will announce it when it arrives Hi Jim, Please keep me in mind once your traders arrive! Quote
+tom4props Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Just got my antique gold coin in the mail today! Quote
+DrJeepStr Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 If there is anyone out there interested in the Special North American Version (only 50 minted) of the Castleman 2008 Black Nickel coin... I am *really* hoping to trade for the Copper European one!!! Please e-mail! Thanks!! DrJeepStr Quote
+wywrdsn Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Ordered mine last night, cant wait to get in my hands. Ordered the USA/Canada coin also, both appear to be very cool Quote
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