avroair Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Introducing the Abacus coin... for counting how many coins you got. The abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for performing arithmetic processes. The abacus was in use centuries (probably first around 2700 BC) before the adoption of the written modern numeral system and is still widely used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. No info yet on minting numbers. They will be trackable with unique icon They will be sold on www.geoswag.com The size is 2" There are three versions shown here in the photos. Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) WOW!!!!! They are geocoins???? They are so great!!!!!! I think Babylonians were the first who made Abacus! the name is probably Greek but it is not 100% sure!!! The oldest abacus in the world so far, was found in Salamina and it is dated... in 3000 BC...! I think the coin is inspired by the Chinese Abacus.... Am I right? Hmm.... will this coin be in the prizes of the Time line history of Man cointest? Oh.. BTW... how long times is 4 moon cycles? 4 weeks, 4 months??? I have the feeling it is 4 months... but I am not so sure! Edited February 27, 2010 by GATOULIS Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 But I don't want to count my coins!!! I don't want to know how addicted I am Quote Link to comment
+Howlingmoon Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 4 Moons = 4 Months. A Moon cycle tis about 28 days. I have GOT to get me a set of these coins. Any idea how long we have to wait ? LOL Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 4 Moons = 4 Months. A Moon cycle tis about 28 days. I have GOT to get me a set of these coins. Any idea how long we have to wait ? LOL These are the samples, not sure when they will go into production, that's not up to me. Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 That is totally cool -- can't wait 'til they're available. Great job! Quote Link to comment
+tekkguy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 One of my daughter's first words was abacus ... strange, I know, but true story. I will HAVE to get one of these when they are available. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great idea for a "coin". I'd definitely get one (or more) when it is available. Wish there's some mailing list to sign up.. guees I have to settle for watching this thread. Quote Link to comment
+KarateNeko2 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Really cool coin! I hope I run into one when I start to Geo-cache in the warm seasons! Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Wow! I like them! Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 That's pretty cool, Mark. ~J Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 They are headed to the mint! Quote Link to comment
+burgessfour Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Very Nice; what a great idea! Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 They are headed to the mint! Nice! Not on geoswag's presales page yet, though... Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 After thinking about it for awhile... the best way for anyone to count their coins is to toss them all in a box and mail them to me! ~J Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 After thinking about it for awhile... the best way for anyone to count their coins is to toss them all in a box and mail them to me! ~J Nah, weigh yourself on the bathroom scale then stuff your pockets full of coins and weigh again. Now do the math. Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Any new info on the sale or pre-sale of these at geoswag.com? Was looking at there site and there is nothing new posted and thought that you may have a bit of an inside scoop. Edited April 1, 2010 by kayn_os Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Any new info on the sale or pre-sale of these at geoswag.com? Was looking at there site and there is nothing new posted and thought that you may have a bit of an inside scoop. Not that I know of, but I'll bug em! The flavor text, icon and order is in. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Just pinging to find out if there's any updates on this coin. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Just pinging to find out if there's any updates on this coin. Yeah, the dies broke. Whatever that means, so they are working up another die. Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Looking forward to seeing them. Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Will they be minted? Or is the project stopped? I really love this design. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Will they be minted? Or is the project stopped? I really love this design. I will have to remind Emma. Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) Will they be minted? Or is the project stopped? I really love this design. I will have to remind Emma. What did Emma said? ;D Edited December 6, 2010 by ice13-333 Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Introducing the Abacus coin... for counting how many coins you got. The abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for performing arithmetic processes. The abacus was in use centuries (probably first around 2700 BC) before the adoption of the written modern numeral system and is still widely used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. No info yet on minting numbers. They will be trackable with unique icon They will be sold on www.geoswag.com The size is 2" There are three versions shown here in the photos. Wow, these are cool! Soooo.... do you actually make coins anymore? Seriously, these are very cool, can't wait to see one in hand Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Will they be minted? Or is the project stopped? I really love this design. I will have to remind Emma. What did Emma said? ;D Working on the samples now. Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Something new about the samples? Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Bump Would really really love to see this coins available. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 These are finally going into production. Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Being an accountant that "coin" is awesome, would love it Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Wow thats really cool! Crossing fingers, that i can order 1 or 2 sets later. Quote Link to comment
+tsnyder88 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 that is a cool coin Quote Link to comment
+badger10 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I want one of these too! Quote Link to comment
+steben6 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 These are finally going into production. Ohhhhhh...me likes! Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 They are for sale on Geoswag's site... Quote Link to comment
+Team Pixos Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Yippee. This accountant is getting one Quote Link to comment
+badger10 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I just ordered three. One for me and one for the two kids. Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Great news, ordered the 2 Versions i found on the site. Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Great news, ordered the 2 Versions i found on the site. Quote Link to comment
+kdv Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Gorgeous coins! I ordered a few, including extra for trades Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) I have a few Artist editions if anyone would like to trade. The regular versions are available here: Geoswag Here Edited January 7, 2012 by avroair Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have a few Artist editions if anyone would like to trade. The regular versions are available here: Geoswag Here E-Mail send. Quote Link to comment
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