CinemaBoxers Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 ENDANGERED EARTH GEOCOIN Hello everyone! Im posting to let everyone know about a new coin I've designed, and am preparing to put into production! I call it the 'ENDANGERED EARTH GEOCOIN'. I've been working for a while to do something on a larger scale - this is a 2 inch coin, with translucent enamels. It features Endangered Species on one side, and Extinct Species on the other. Of course, trackable, with its own icons. Front: Polar Bear, Elephant, Tiger, Gorilla Back: Sabretooth, Mammoth, T-Rex, Thylacine All animals feature fur/skin textures under enamel - and the background of the coin will be in various layers/textures. =) I had alot of fun working on this one, and wanted to share it as I was preparing it for production. I am in the process of wrapping up the blueprint - and am pleased to say the mint has captured ALL of the details as shown, with nothing being simplified. Im working on a few minor color changes, but will post the blueprint when I have the final version. I have several ideas for metal/color variations, and am also working on those. I wanted to post and get an idea of interest - and because I wanted to share!! I love nature themes, and am very proud of this design, mainly because the details in the coin will not be lost - and I was able to fit so many in! No pre-sales - I will be posting about its production/arrival as it progresses, and will notify everyone about the sale as the coin is nearing finish. I hope you all love it! Link to comment
+Howlingmoon Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Awesome looking coin! I hope I can get one when they're ready. Link to comment
+tekkguy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Wow ... this design is gorgeous. I love the concept behind it. Link to comment
MrsJonesen Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Ooooh I like this tons. Very neat and meaningful design. Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Fantastic design Paula! Glad to see a new coin from you. I'll be waiting for this one for sure! Though when I put it in my collection, I think I'll put the Polar Bear in the 'north' position Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey, hey, Paula! Good to see you again! I look forward to seeing sample pictures of this coin. It looks like it will be wonderous! CF30 Link to comment
+SecretChief Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hey Paula ! I'm glad to see you back Great new design Can't wait to see the real product. So, when are we going to enjoy the next Tranquility ? Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks for all the kind replies!! I'm so glad you all like it! Its going to be even better in person - I have a two toned version planned. This coin has been in the works for some time - I've really just taken my time to make sure it was 'ready'! And, that Tranquility is coming - I'm still working on the details. Im taking my time so that the people who loved the original Tranq will like the new version as much - hopefully more!!! Again, thanks everyone - I really appreciate all of your replies! Link to comment
ATMouse Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I gotta say, I wish there was a pre-sale. I never seem to get in on the rush to buy in time... It looks lovely!! Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) That's AMAZING and I LOVE IT and I will have to get one!! One request if it's not too late...Please use something other than Papyrus on the back. I will now put my font elitist back into its box and go back to admiring the beautiful artwork and imagining how it will look as a coin!! Edit to add: I agree about a presale. I don't have the greatest luck with getting coins during opening sales. Edited September 30, 2009 by anne.and.eli Link to comment
+WOOGIEKIDS Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Love it!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 No Presales on this one - Ill be posting with plenty of sale info here and on my FB page!! And, sorry I'll agree to disagree on this one - Love Papyrus in this use - the font needed to be a secondary feature. I've used it before sparingly- the font should never overpower the design. I like subtle, and understated. (And I HATE blocky fonts!) Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) It's very nice. Where will they be sold since your website went with the other half of your caching nick? Edited September 30, 2009 by AtlantaGal Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 It's very nice. Where will they be sold since your website went with the other half of your caching nick? LOL I'll likely do it the old fashioned way, or will have my own sale page set up by then! No worries - Ill make sure everyone gets all the info needed. And, thank you for the compliment - means alot to me that you all like it. Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 No Presales on this one - Ill be posting with plenty of sale info here and on my FB page!! And, sorry I'll agree to disagree on this one - Love Papyrus in this use - the font needed to be a secondary feature. I've used it before sparingly- the font should never overpower the design. I like subtle, and understated. (And I HATE blocky fonts!) Perfectly fair!! I mostly just dislike it due to it's overuse in the past few years, which isn't a great reason to not like a font. It's your coin, you should be happy with it, and heavens knows I'll buy it anyway. My inner font snob can just DEAL. Seriously, there's an amazing amount of work in the coin, I can't wait to see it in metal form. Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Perfectly fair!! I mostly just dislike it due to it's overuse in the past few years, which isn't a great reason to not like a font. It's your coin, you should be happy with it, and heavens knows I'll buy it anyway. My inner font snob can just DEAL. Seriously, there's an amazing amount of work in the coin, I can't wait to see it in metal form. Yeah, I try to stay away from looking at whats been used, and try and pick the one that fits the style best... This one was just suited for something understated - it fit the bill! Thank you for the compliments!! It should be lovely as a finished coin. I remember when I was working on the Tranquility, I got more and more excited as I got nearer to finishing it - which was the same with this one. Im VERY excited about all the details!! Link to comment
+LionsLair Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 wow! great artwork! I'll be keeping a close eye on this one, it should look awesome! Link to comment
+Cache*Hopper Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Looks great! I'll keep on on this cause I'll definitely what to ad this one to my collection. Link to comment
+drneal Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Another beautiful design...hope to add one to my collection when they become avaialble! ILYK Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think it's a very nice design but I like the meaning behind it even more. tsun Link to comment
+acasim Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Very nice indeed! Will try to get a few. Link to comment
Odyssey Voyager Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 i like it too! any production numbers yet? thanks for all the updates and information. Link to comment
+2golfers Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Looking forward to adding this nice coin to my collection. Link to comment
love2cat Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 WOW!!! I really like ths coin. I will definately purchase when they are available. Fantastic idea, meaning and design. Link to comment
+julia51:) Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh my gosh what a fabulous design! (and very thoughtful too) We are so looking forward to it! Link to comment
+fuzziebear3 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This is a beautiful coin, and the meaning is so special and in my mind goes right along with geocaching. I love it, I want it... Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks again everyone! Only a few minor things to wrap up before this coin heads into production!! Im also considering metal choices, etc. =) Will keep you all posted on its progress, and sale information when the time comes. Link to comment
+longtomsilver Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 WOW...Stunning what I can see yet. I am lucky to look up the forum once in a while. Do I have to look up every day now, or is there a newsletter about this GREAT COIN? upps, just saw the enabling field. It`s a MUST for my collection. I don`t think about money now, better not.LOL My greatest compliments Link to comment
+wyohunter Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Nice! Another great design. Thanks for letting me know! Link to comment
+DJ.J.ROCK Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 love the design, not very fitting for my collection, but the artwork is very nice and the ideas great. cant wait to see your samples. its very fitting for zariahs collection tho, oh by the way ,im still waiting for your email Link to comment
+Greenish Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) It is embarrassing to add that I have been almost turning myself upside down to see what all the animals look like Love it!! (This is the ex Mrs Cheesy Pig by the way) Edited October 2, 2009 by Greenish Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Love this Endangered Earth Geocoin, You did a remarkable job from what we see so far. Have a question, you know what would be real cool, That part of the proceedings go toward to help save these endangered Animals, What you think of this? We donate to the Zoo's and to pretty much anything to save a life of any kind of animal. Can you tell yet we are big time ANIMAL LOVERS? We think alot more people would purchase your coin just because of this factor. We plan on purchasing one when they become available. Thank You Paula and Congrats on making such a beautiful and meaningful geocoin Link to comment
+AlliedOz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Oh that is a nice coin! Please be sure your minting numbers are **Heaps** Link to comment
E.N.I.G.M.A Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I too like this design. Looking forward to seeing the samples. I really do hope that there wont be as many variants as the tranquility. Could not keep up. Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Oh no - there will be a few versions, but I'll be restricting this to limited numbers. Keeping it limited - won't be huge amounts made. Even the upcoming new Tranquility won't have as many versions as the first. As a side note - its coming along wonderfully, and Im VERY excited. I will be posting with new information fairly soon on the V2 Tranquility. As far as proceeds - I had planned on running an auction for a special edition, but before I go promising any proceeds from the general run - I need to make sure they pay for themselves. It would have been more reasonable to do this smaller, but I chose to go the pricier minting route and do the two inch/thicker version. =) 1.75 just wouldn't have been as detailed!!! Again, thank you all SO much for the compliments! Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Beautiful coin, I had one thought that made me chuckle and thought I would share it. It is to bad that there isn't an ammo can hidden on the endangered animal side. LOL Link to comment
+garynlyssa Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i love it! very beautiful coin! Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thanks again everyone!! Im wrapping up the final blueprinting this weekend! Shouldn't be long!!! Link to comment
+CUTT4 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I really really really like this coin! When I first saw it my mouth dropped due to a recent conversation between myself and another cacher ... polar bears and elephants being mentioned. This coin reminds me of the discovery channel/animal planet documentaries that my father and I use to watch on TV! BEATIFUL! I cannot wait the final product to be out and for these to go on sale Link to comment
+nefesh Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 They're really nice and I hope I can get a couple. Link to comment
+TofuGrrl Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) As far as proceeds - I had planned on running an auction for a special edition, but before I go promising any proceeds from the general run - I need to make sure they pay for themselves. It would have been more reasonable to do this smaller, but I chose to go the pricier minting route and do the two inch/thicker version. =) 1.75 just wouldn't have been as detailed!!! I agree that it would be a great idea to donate some of the proceeds toward a good conservation group - World Wildlife Fund, Conservation Int'l, etc. I understand you don't want to lose money on these, so maybe add a dollar or two to what you would have charged anyway? I think most folks would be willing to pay a little extra for that. I know I would! Just a thought... And I also agree with everyone that the coin is quite gorgeous. Well done! Edited October 31, 2009 by TofuGrrl Link to comment
+Howlingmoon Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Has there been any news on tis ? Link to comment
+longtomsilver Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Has there been any news on tis ? Yes, I was was looking for this topic and wondering if I have missed this coin. Link to comment
+geoquino Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Same question again. I really liked the coin idea so I hope it will reach production eventually. Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I know I don't have the art! =) Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 the picture has gone away. rsg Link to comment
+avroair Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 the picture has gone away. rsg Guess this one isn't happening. Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 the picture has gone away. rsg Guess this one isn't happening. Too bad. I liked the design. Link to comment
+Eartha Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Since CinemaBoxers is no longer responding to this thread, and it appears this one isn't happening, this thread is now closed. If, for some reason, this coin is going to happen, CinemaBoxers can ask to have it reopened. Link to comment
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