+Boom!pa Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I am happy to announce that the British Columbia Geocaching Association has designed a new coin for this year and the design has been finalized! As we await samples so that we can choose final plating choices we would like to share with you our concept. A few facts of the coin: 1. The coin will be 2 inches diameter. 2. This coin with be a combination suncatcher with a solid coin suspended in the middle! 3. The front rope braid will be 3D. Check out the hanging loop on the top 4. The First Nations artwork is of the Raven which symbolizes collecting things, as they are witty and sly, hiding their finds from others! The top raven has human eyes in it showing the transformation from raven to man. It depicts the "enlightenment" of discovering new places! 5. We had to wrestle the mint to get them to see that this coin is possible! (thanks to our producers (Landsharkz) for fighting for us!) 6. We are so excited we wanted to post here even though samples aren't in yet! Stay tuned for more info coming soon!! Quote Link to comment
+ThePetersTrio Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Cool! What an interesting coin. I'll sure stay tuned... Quote Link to comment
+geocachingdragon Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 very cool coin with have to obtain one for sure Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well, you know I just gotta have these!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful coin, fun idea!! Opalsns Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Ooh! I likie! Must have! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+High Maintenance Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) I can hardly wait to see the real thing! Edited April 13, 2009 by High Maintenance Quote Link to comment
+FScout Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Wow, great job! I really love this design. Can't wait to see the samples. Quote Link to comment
+High Maintenance Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) This coin is also based on being a dreamcatcher. It will also be wearable or can be hung. I personally like to think of it as a "dreamcacher" Edited April 13, 2009 by High Maintenance Quote Link to comment
+ThirstyMick Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Oh wow, very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 A very nice addition to the BCGA coins. Very nice design. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Title changed for the OP. Quote Link to comment
+nefesh Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Really like it. Let us know when we can order...... Quote Link to comment
+River Cacher Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 WOW Great Job. I will be seeking some of these for sure. Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just to let people know, the spelling error "provnce" has been addressed (in case anyone noticed ) Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 It's getting closer! Coming soon! Quote Link to comment
+snowball's-keepers Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 It's getting closer! Coming soon! Oh! I can't stand the anti.. ci......... pation! Looking good! Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 This coin is absolutely amazing! Our friends at the BCGA came up with a fabulous design and once again, Chris has helped the mint reach their full potential in creating this one of a kind coin for the BCGA. We have the physical samples here and a set are on their way to boomerangpapa and so I'm sure a full pic will be forthcoming before too long. For those of you in Canada - we hope you are having a great Victoria Day long weekend! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's getting closer! Coming soon! Oh! *droooooool* Whups! Sorry!! *wipes chin* (take two) OMG!!! I'm sooo anxious all of the sudden! Lookin' good, guys! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 <snip> We have the physical samples here and a set are on their way to boomerangpapa and so I'm sure a full pic will be forthcoming before too long. For those of us addicted to new cool things, I hope "before too long" happens soon !! Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Oh wow... gasp... it's been SEVEN days !!! Any word ?? Quote Link to comment
+nefesh Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What happened to this coin? Quote Link to comment
+Tethys C Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We saw a sample on the verandah of the Yellow House in Murfreesboro during GW-VII - WOW!! It is a beauty and worth the wait. We are originally from BC so love collecting all the BC coins. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We saw a sample on the verandah of the Yellow House in Murfreesboro during GW-VII - WOW!!It is a beauty and worth the wait. We are originally from BC so love collecting all the BC coins. Well darn! I missed seeing that. I hope they become available soon. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are tweaking a few colors and should have this one for sale shortly. We ill be starting with "pre-sales" as we do every year. Once we have numbers we go to production! Quote Link to comment
+High Maintenance Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We saw a sample on the verandah of the Yellow House in Murfreesboro during GW-VII - WOW!! It is a beauty and worth the wait. We are originally from BC so love collecting all the BC coins. Unfortunately the coins you may have seen are probably not going to be the ones we will have in production. We didn't realize they were being shown to anyone at this point so I apologize if the coins you saw do not materialize. This has been an unbelievably long process but we are confident that the outcome is going to be amazing due to a few factors. This style of coin has never been done before. Solid centre, translucent window. We had to make sure that the FN artist's version of what he thought the coin should be was the focal point of the coin. We wanted it to be a dreamcatcher version that is wearable or can be hung from your rear view mirror or behind your bed or elsewhere. Once the first sample set of coins were sent to Boomerangpapa, he, Plumbrokeacres and I had several discussions and decided we had to make some changes as we weren't completely happy with what we received. Landsharkz has been great accommodating the team's ongoing input and changes throughout this time. I think you will love the final coins even more than the first samples. Pre sales will begin soon and members only version coins and coins for everyone can be purchased soon through the BCGA website. We are confident that this coin is a show stopper and we are very proud to be a part of this process. Val-Coin Team BCGA- VP Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Here is some shots of a nearly finished coin. Sorry for the lateness of these pics! There are a few changes that are being made but this should wet the whistle of some of you that are ever patiently waiting for this coin! Keep in mind that some translucent colors are being reworked a bit and the black nickel coin is being tweaked plating wise and the white on the First Nations art will be crisp white!(and trust me, the colors on the black nickel are going to be much better then pictured!) The antique copper version is the coin available to EVERYONE! The black nickel finish (which will be brushed black nickel) is the BCGA member only coin. Sooo...this means if you want one of these you will have to suck up and make friends with a BCGA member The coins will be presale shortly (I know I keep saying that but we are ironing out some details!) Stay Tuned! Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 OMG, these are GORGEOUS!!! Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Title updated for the OP. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 That's a beautiful organization coin. Nice work. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The black nickel finish (which will be brushed black nickel) is the BCGA member only coin. Sooo...this means if you want one of these you will have to suck up and make friends with a BCGA member Will you be my geo-friend? Pretty please? CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Can you hear the sound of sucking ?!?!?! It's really really LOUD! Seriously I really want to trade for a members only coin! There's lots of good stuff on my trading list! Send me an e-mail !! Quote Link to comment
+geocachingdragon Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Add Me to the list of Sucking up for a members only coin. I grew up in BC So I really Love Bc Coins. I will have some personal traders for my new personal coin which is coming out in June So maybe someone might be interested in one off these . Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) **********BCGA 2009 GEOCOIN********** Above pictures are close to final: - Black one has a few minor changes in colors and will be brushed black nickel - the back of the copper version will mimic the front in the translucent colors The main theme of the coin is the Raven. In the stories of the First Nations people of B.C., Raven is the trickster, the prankster, the transformer, the meddler who can create either helpful or harmful circumstances. First Nations artist Quentin Harris uses the Raven, human eyes, and a metamorphosis of Raven transforming into Man. When geocaching was explained to Quentin, he saw the quest for the cache as a pursuit towards enlightenment, a quest to solve the mysteries presented. The find was a kind of transformation as the cacher is taken to new places and attains new knowledge. Pre-orders will be open until Jun 30, 2009. The geocoins will be ordered shortly after that date and will be shipped as soon as we have them in hand (approximately the end of July). The 2009 Antique Copper BCGA Geocoin is available to everyone. Only BCGA members may purchase the Member only Brushed Black Nickel version. The coins: - are $12.00 each Canadian Funds - are 2" round in size and 4mm thick. - is made of 5 different pieces! - has translucent features (dreamcatcher style!) - has original British Columbia First Nations art - are trackable at geocaching.com (activated on the BCGA website) - will have a custom icon! Shipping rates: - local Pickup (Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows) is Free - to Canada is $3 for first coin, $0.30 for each extra coin. - to USA is $3.50 for first coin, $0.40 for each extra coin. - international is $6 for 1-4 coins. $10 for 5-8 coins. $16 for 9-12 coins. $20 for 13-16 coins BCGA 2009 GEOCOIN Order Form Edited June 10, 2009 by boomerangpapa Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Title change at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Probably should mention that your prices are in CAD. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Probably should mention that your prices are in CAD. Thanks. updated...thanx for pointing that out!! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I ordered a couple coppers but would LOVE to trade for one of the Black Nickel versions. I have my new personal coin to offer including both Black Nickel versions among other possibilities. If anyone can help me with this request, please contact me thru my profile or PM. Thank you! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Dolfy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 What a SWEET coin! I would love to trade for the BN version or I could pay for one if a BCGA member wants to help me out. Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Only 2 1/2 weeks to go for pre-sales!!......Order yours now! Edited June 13, 2009 by boomerangpapa Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I love these coins (I'm a big suncatcher fan in general) but it is not in the budget for this month. Beautiful job and beautiful coin! Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Shameless BUMP! Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Have you got pictures of the real finishes yet? Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Have you got pictures of the real finishes yet? I just contacted the producer and they still don't have the newest pics yet but I hope to get them soon! Thanx for keeping an eye out on this one! I can't wait for the new pics either! B. Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 7 days to go......get yours!!! Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 We (and the factory) are really hoping to have pictures to show everyone by this week's end . It's a really complex coin to paint and assemble and so normal time lines went out the window ages ago! An ordinary (but still awesome) coin gets normal timelines and in this case... great things take time . Your patience is appreciated, while the factory is once again challenged to reach their full potential . Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I'll have 1 or 2 extra of the member coins to trade so if you have anything I might be interested in let me know...(seeking list link below) Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I'll have 1 or 2 extra of the member coins to trade so if you have anything I might be interested in let me know...(seeking list link below) E-mail sent thru profile. Fingers crossed. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Have you got pictures of the real finishes yet? Turns out there was a mint error and they haven't got the new samples going yet. So we put our faith in Landsharkz as they have assured us that the new changes will work out great and chosen not to do the new samples as our timeline is near the end. Hope everyone can get the idea from the current pics as they are a fair representation of things to come! Only a few days left to order! Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 We have extended this deadline until July 15th! Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Title updated at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
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