+dvogelgesang Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hello, I'm new to Geocaching/coings, and I'm looking for a somewhat generic, trackable geocoin to use for "dipping". I'm thinking of something with the geocaching.com or Groundspeak logos on it. Where might I find a coin like this? Does Groundspeak ever put out their own geocoins? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hello,I'm new to Geocaching/coings, and I'm looking for a somewhat generic, trackable geocoin to use for "dipping". I'm thinking of something with the geocaching.com or Groundspeak logos on it. Where might I find a coin like this? Does Groundspeak ever put out their own geocoins? Thanks! If you are looking for something generic you can't beat the good ol' USA Geocoin USA Geocoins My first coins were an earlier version of this coin. But there are so many non generic coins to choose from! You will soon find that one is just not enough... CF30 Quote Link to comment
ljay Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Find something you like be it on Flea Bay or through one of the many websites. I use a coin that was given to me as a gift by the cacher that introduced me. Welcome to the addiction!!! Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 A lot of coins have the Geocaching logo on the back side. Mostly older ones.... ie. 2+years old. CRAKE is one who still does it but his mint runs are limited vs. the mint runs for the USAGeocoin that is always available. I'd suggest (take the free advise for what it's worth....$0) you find a coin you really really like to turn into your dipping and travelling companion. The Geocoin Home Page off the TRACKABLE ITEMS tab has links to all the approved coin makers and sellers. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Why settle for generic? It could be a real spectacular one since there will be No chance of it disappearing on you I've started dipping my Earth coin Quote Link to comment
+Steinwälzer Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) I use a cache counter coin for this purpose. It is a two-part coin, and the inner part "counts" your cache finds No limited coin or something unique, but the perfect coin for this purpose It has the geocaching-logo on it, and has glow-in-the-dark-parts, too! My cache counter coin (This was the very first geocoin that I bought, too!) Of course you can use any coin you like for this purpose! Edited April 1, 2008 by Steinwälzer Quote Link to comment
+ThePetersTrio Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I use a cache counter coin for this purpose. It is a two-part coin, and the inner part "counts" your cache finds No limited coin or something unique, but the perfect coin for this purpose My cache counter coin Of course you can use any coin you like for this purpose! I've been eying these on ebay. But I'm leary of buying a coin that is available elsewhere at cost. Does anyone know who minted these and whether or not they are sold out? They are pretty cool. Quote Link to comment
+Steinwälzer Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) They are still for sale at Geocoinshop.de (look at "Geocoins Bestseller)". Currently available are the black nickel and the polished silver versions. Edited April 1, 2008 by Steinwälzer Quote Link to comment
+ThePetersTrio Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 They are still for sale at Geocoinshop.de (look at "Geocoins Bestseller)". Currently available are the black nickel and the polished silver versions. Cool - thanks! Quote Link to comment
+dvogelgesang Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for all the good advice! I like the look of the USA coin, but I'll take a look around the other sites linked from geocaching.com as well. Maybe I'll check eBay as a last resort . I'm hoping to stay away from catching the geocoin bug - from what I've read here, it can get expensive real fast! Don't think I could justify that to the wife just yet. Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for all the good advice! I like the look of the USA coin, but I'll take a look around the other sites linked from geocaching.com as well. Maybe I'll check eBay as a last resort . I'm hoping to stay away from catching the geocoin bug - from what I've read here, it can get expensive real fast! Don't think I could justify that to the wife just yet. Get your wife addicted too, then there will be no troubles. And yes beware the bug hits hard and likes to burn holes in your wallet Quote Link to comment
+KrazyTrollz Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for all the good advice! I like the look of the USA coin, but I'll take a look around the other sites linked from geocaching.com as well. Maybe I'll check eBay as a last resort . I'm hoping to stay away from catching the geocoin bug - from what I've read here, it can get expensive real fast! Don't think I could justify that to the wife just yet. Good luck in your quest.....grab your coin or two then RUN FAST!!!!! or you will be one of us..... the addicted!!!!!!!! LOL! Quote Link to comment
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