+Vanelle Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm really happy to announce the arrival of my personal trackable coin!! They arrived last week, and I'm so pleased that today the sun came out so I could get some decent photographs. I visit a fair amount of caches, and so made a simplified non-trackable version of this coin to use as swag. There's an older thread about those here. I couldn't really call it done, though, until I had finished a trackable version. I'm most certainly going to set a bunch free into the world. I am also going to bring a pile to GCF for trading (and save some for ASP, DrNeal!). After that, I don't know. If folks actually like them, I would think about trading/selling here in the forums after I get back from Salt Lake City next week. I'm quite excited to share about them, and would appreciate any feedback/comments. Thanks. So, I put the design notes at the bottom, because hardly anyone ever reads them anyway (in fact, I doubt anyone has even made it this far....) Let's get to the good part: PICTURES and COIN DETAILS. Size = 1.75" Thickness = 3.5 mm Antique Silver with Translucents: Regular Edition = 150 minted Antique Copper with Translucents: Limited Edition = 75 minted Antique Silver with 'Weird Girl in Black' soft enamels: Extremely Limited Edition (because my family hated my favorite color choices!) = 25 The design itself is pretty personal. The front features some elements that appeal to me and say something about my geocaching style. I travel a fair amount and publish a lot of puzzle and earthcaches. The little stars in the sky are really constellations - my favorite (Orion, harbinger of winter here in the northern hemisphere) shows up just under and to the left of the question mark. There's also a tree imbedded in the image of the earth, through the use of the translucent enamels. The back has this little "Vanelle" logo of a girl walking thorugh the world. I sketch that quick cartoon in every log I sign. Behind the V is a compass rose, and behind that, the topo map for home. You can see my house, barn, and roadside corner. I like how the silver version reminds me of blueprints, and how the copper version reminds me of soil. The quotes are both apt and sentimental. One is from an experience with a lifelong friend, and one, from a song that has special meaning in my marriage. I have a fondness for words (can't quite shake the english major out of me), and these fit for both my lifestyle, and caching. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment
+ThePetersTrio Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I really like these a lot! Congratulations on a beautiful set of coins. I would love to work out a trade after GCF if you have any left. Have a great time! Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Merging with the original thread for this coin, remember, one coin, one thread, keep all the history intact. Eartha, I didn't realize that if they are both similar, they should be in the same thread. These are different coins, so I started a new one. One is non-trackable (1.5") and with a slightly different design. The other is larger and trackable. Sorry! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Beautiful coin, Vanelle!! I won't be making it to GCF so I hope you have some left after. Perhaps we can work out a trade or two. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+StealthRT Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The translucents are amazing! I love these. Quote Link to comment
+2golfers Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Hope we can work out a trade for your beautiful coin. The antique copper coin is my favorite but I would be happy to add any of them to my collection. Quote Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Very nice, we would like to trade for the new version E mail sent . Quote Link to comment
+The Finding Irish 4 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Great coin, I really like the Antique Copper, but thr Antique Silver is my favorite... Congrats.... Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I am really hoping I can convince you to trade with me for one of those Antique Silver beauties!! I love it! Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Antique Copper with Translucents: Limited Edition = 75 minted Every version of your coin is a joy to look at, but I think THIS one is my absolute favorite. I soo hope I can find something that you think is worthy of a trade!! Edited October 4, 2009 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT Quote Link to comment
+kini_ont Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Stunning Absolutely Stunning Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I sincerely appreciate the kind words. This was a trial by fire for me and a huge learning curve. I look forward to trading with those of you who are interested. I forgot to mention that it does have a unique icon. Here it is: Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I sincerely appreciate the kind words. This was a trial by fire for me and a huge learning curve. I look forward to trading with those of you who are interested. I forgot to mention that it does have a unique icon. Here it is: Yes indeed, your Walking Through The World Geocoin is So Beautiful. Cant wait to trade, feel free to send us your seeking list. Job well done Vanelle Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I got to trade Vanelle for her personal coin! I love the color blue so I was excited to get this coin. Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I got to trade Vanelle for her personal coin! I love the color blue so I was excited to get this coin. Yes she sure is a pretty one isn't she bet it looks better in hand. We will have to see what she has on her seeking list and hope to find something she like to trade for. Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) So, after all the trading at GCF, I do have a few Vanelle trackable coins left. If you have something on my seeking list (or something unusual, or a personal) you’d like to trade, please let me know via my gc.com profile. I have a pretty limited seeking list, so I’m going to offer some of the regular edition (blue) for sale as well. If $11 for the coin plus $2 for S&H seems fair to you, then send me your paypal information and I’ll send out an invoice and package up a coin for you. Thanks to everyone for the trades so far. I have really enjoyed sharing this design with the coin community. Edited October 20, 2009 by Vanelle Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Did I say this already? WAY better in person Super cool coin. TMA Quote Link to comment
+Chickahominy Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Beautiful coin. Email sent. Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'll have the first batch of coins sent out in tomorrow's mail for those of you who ordered. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Very impressive and love how you incorporated all your personal facets into a single coin! Great job and great new personal Definitely on my must hold-in-hand someday list!!! Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Topic split at the request of the OP, one is trackable, one is not. Title updated for the trackable version at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Oops, lost a little somethin' in the separating process, make that "See post #16" Correcting subtitle. Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks to everyone who has contacted me. Another batch is headed out on Monday, including overseas. Quote Link to comment
+rbsb178 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Got mine the other day. This is a stunning coin! Thank you for offering them. Quote Link to comment
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