Geocoin Designations

[+Sierra Rat]

I've been collecting a number of geocoins over the last five years however I've never understood what the terms LE, XLE and even XXLE mean and why these coins seem to be more desirable. Any information on this would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[sp1tf1re]

I believe it is based on being a limited edition coin. Meaning that once the production is over the designer will choose to not strike a new batch of the coins. Then the X will designate that they are even more limited. Such as a gold finish instead of the more basic nickel finish. It could also be that the designer has one finish that they will continue to make, but chose to create a very small batch of the design in special finishes that are in a more limited quantity than the basic finish.

[+manu luq]

I've the following information about it:

 

AE: Artists Edition: type of SE; a version of a retail commercial geocoin only made available to the designer of the coin.

LE: Limited Edition: Typically a different version (color, metal, etc.) than the main run of coins. Produced in a limited quantity one time only.

RE: Regular edition not produced in a limited in number thus may be reprised according to demand as dies are held by the mint for minimum of three years.

SE: Special Edition: Typically a different version to the main run of coins but unlike LE, XLE or XXLE no limit on the number minted, and they may be reminted at any time.

XLE: Extra Limited Edition: Same as LE only fewer.

XXLE: Extremely Limited Edition: Same as XLE only fewer.

HTF: Hard to Find; refers to ease of acquiring through purchase or trade not total mint numbers

VHTF: Very Hard to Find; refers to ease of acquiring through purchase or trade not total mint numbers

Proof Coin:

1. The sample coins provided by the mint

2. Effect attained on high quality die stuck coins by high pressure and multiple strikes producing mirror finish background with satin finish relief areas.

Sample Coin: The sample coins provided by the mint. Some sample geocoins do not have tracking numbers.

[+Team kizb]

This is the best information I've seen about the subject:

 

Wikipedia Geocoin Collecting Terms

[+keewee]

And don't forget - you should always search on a topic before asking a question, because if you're asking it, then it is likely it has been asked (and answered) already.

[+fox-and-the-hound]

I've the following information about it:

 

AE: Artists Edition: type of SE; a version of a retail commercial geocoin only made available to the designer of the coin.

LE: Limited Edition: Typically a different version (color, metal, etc.) than the main run of coins. Produced in a limited quantity one time only.

RE: Regular edition not produced in a limited in number thus may be reprised according to demand as dies are held by the mint for minimum of three years.

SE: Special Edition: Typically a different version to the main run of coins but unlike LE, XLE or XXLE no limit on the number minted, and they may be reminted at any time.

XLE: Extra Limited Edition: Same as LE only fewer.

XXLE: Extremely Limited Edition: Same as XLE only fewer.

HTF: Hard to Find; refers to ease of acquiring through purchase or trade not total mint numbers

VHTF: Very Hard to Find; refers to ease of acquiring through purchase or trade not total mint numbers

Proof Coin:

1. The sample coins provided by the mint

2. Effect attained on high quality die stuck coins by high pressure and multiple strikes producing mirror finish background with satin finish relief areas.

Sample Coin: The sample coins provided by the mint. Some sample geocoins do not have tracking numbers.

 

Pretty good explanation of terms except for the AE. These are NOT limited to retail commercial geocoins, but are indeed available only to the designer of the coin.

[avroair]

Some vendors put tracking codes on their samples. These have been called. 1 of 1, proofs or even XXXLE. Pretty big shirt size huh!

[+Sierra Rat]

Thanks for the help and useful information, I greatly appreciate it.