+grodan & fiabus Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I am working on a Eastercoin for the swedish coiners and thought I should share it with you people in here too. It will be in BN only and the moon is in glowcolour. It will be trackable on geocaching.com with own icon and (hopefully) GF-prefix. I haven´t decided yet how many will be made but no more than 100 and no remint ever from me. Please tell me what you think of it. If anyone would like to have one or two plese send me an email through the profile. I will sell these mainly but have no price yet and since the dollar/swedish crown is going up and down I am thinking it will be rather high. Hope you like it. grodan Karin Edited March 22, 2011 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Very interesting coin. But please educate me a bit. What does a witch flying by the full moon have to do with Easter in Sweden? I see she has a basket of eggs on her back but that doesn't help to clear up the confusion i'm in. Easter is already confusing enough with trying to piece together the relationship of Rabbits, Eggs, and Christ's resurrection. Why does a Rabbit hide eggs? Quote Link to comment
+Ruud4d Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Maybe a witch turned a human into a rabbit so the Easterman became an Easterbunny? Quote Link to comment
+Laval K-9 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I like it a lot. I don't think the little girl looks like a witch at all, she looks very sweet to me E-mail sent Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Very Nice looking geocoin Grodan and Fiabus Quote Link to comment
+EyeD10T Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Very nice I found some information about Easter in Sweden - its quite interesting... "In Sweden, common Easter traditions include egg painting. Children dressed up as Easter witches with long skirts, colorful headscarves and painted red cheeks, go from house to house in the neighborhood and present the occupants with paintings and drawings in the hope of getting sweets in return. According to Swedish folklore, during Easter the witches fly to Blåkulla (the Blue Mountain) to meet the devil." Here is the link that I got that information from: http://goscandinavia.about.com/od/annualeventstraditions/qt/easterinsweden.htm Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi! Thank you for the link about easdtertraditions here is another one. http://www.nordicway.com/search/Sweden/Sweden_Easter%20Traditions.htm Here you can read about eggs and easter. The girl on the coin is not a witch, she is a påskkärring. That means a kid dressed up as a witch and now she is off to find some candy and give away some eggs. Notice her cat, see how scared he is to fall down the broom. The easterbunny is more of an american tradition I think and I know little about that. We think more of chickens for easter. I haven´t decided how many coin to make yet and that is why I don´t have a price yet but I will tell as soon as I know. Hope you will like the coin. I think it will turn out nice. Email sent back to you who sent me one. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Very interesting, it is nice to learn something new everyday. To me, it makes more sense than a bunny delivering eggs. Quote Link to comment
+Six Little Spookies Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Emai sent. Put me down for one! Quote Link to comment
+wenzelbub Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sweet coin Hope the lines are not too tiny. Ary idea the backside will look like? Stefan Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sweet coin Hope the lines are not too tiny. Ary idea the backside will look like? Stefan Thank you. I am not sure what you mean with those lines should be too tiny? The back will be as if you are looking at the moon from behind so there will not be much other than the moon and the feet and broom pointing out. The needed trackable info and number will be there ofcourse and the text grodan & fiabus, Glad Påsk 2011 and also the name of the girl that drew the original picture I am building the design on. There will not be many made of this coin so that is why it will be expensive in dollar measured. In SEK the cost is most fair. Hope you all will like it and buy it anyway. Cost is probably higher on other places, like that eplace for example. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+wenzelbub Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 ... I am not sure what you mean with those lines should be too tiny? ... The black line surrounding the colored areas. This should be black nickel plating, right? Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Very interesting, it is nice to learn something new everyday. To me, it makes more sense than a bunny delivering eggs. so as not to totally derail this topic, you can find the answers to rabbits and eggs and easter here: history of the easter bunny easter bunny legend it all actually makes sense. Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sooo...a Swedish Easter sounds a little like what we do for Halloween and Valentines Day?? Very fun to lean new things about the traditions of other places. You've made a great coin to celebrate the tradition!! Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Nice Coin!! I love learning about other places tradition, customs... I like the design too! I like glowing moon and I love the cat!!! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I too find it interesting to hear about traditions and customs from other countries. Very educational! Hopefully it also helps us all understand each other a little better and gain a bit more tolerance towards each other. Quote Link to comment
+CCWelch Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) I think this is a wonderful coin celebrating the Easter tradition in your country!! Yes, here in the U.S. it is usually the Easter Bunny that brings all the goodies but I don't know if most remember that most pet shops also have baby chicks,and ducks besides the baby bunnies that they stock as Easter gifts. That tradition came from somewhere and because we are such a "melting pot" I am willing to guess that it cam from the many immigrants. Edited February 21, 2011 by CCWashburn Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 The order has been sent in, I decided to make 75 of these. That means it will not be all that costy that I thought from the start but I will know first after I paid. There are still some extras if someone wants to make a reservation. Just send me an email through the profile. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
TheCacheSeeker Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Cool coin! Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 The order has been sent in, I decided to make 75 of these. That means it will not be all that costy that I thought from the start but I will know first after I paid. There are still some extras if someone wants to make a reservation. Just send me an email through the profile. grodan Karin Hmm, seems they will be expensive anyway, the dollar verses Swedish crown is not very good right now so I will have to set the coin to $15. I don´t know the shipping yet since I don´t know how heavy the coin is but shipping for one coin should stay at $5. That makes a coin including shipping and handling for $20. I hope you find it worth the money an reserve one. Facts: 75 made, own icon, GF prefix, no remint Here is also a picture of final artwork. The name Jessica Börjesson is the name of the girl who owns the picture and she wanted that on the coin if I was going to use her picture. I didn´t think it matter so that is ok with me. Lets just pretend it is the name of the girl on the front. Thanks. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+Six Little Spookies Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 That sounds fine to me, and the coin looks great! Will you send us a Paypal invoice when the coins are in, and what is the expected timeline? Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have sent in the order and paid for it today. I haven´t heard back yet (timediff) but I guess they go to production next week. I will send out the invoices once I have the coins in hand. I will post the progress here to keep you all informed. Thank you. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have sent in the order and paid for it today. I haven´t heard back yet (timediff) but I guess they go to production next week. I will send out the invoices once I have the coins in hand. I will post the progress here to keep you all informed. Thank you. grodan Karin Hi, I love the coin! I would love to buy one, so please send me a PayPal invoice. I will send you a private e-mail with my information. Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) I have sent in the order and paid for it today. I haven´t heard back yet (timediff) but I guess they go to production next week. I will send out the invoices once I have the coins in hand. I will post the progress here to keep you all informed. Thank you. grodan Karin Hi, I love the coin! I would love to buy one, so please send me a PayPal invoice. I will send you a private e-mail with my information. One more thing, I like that the girl's name is on the coin. You might want to tell her that it is not uncommon for coins like this to last hundreds of years and possibly even a thousands depending on whether they are kept indoors or outside. I don't exactly understand how the picture is connected to Jessica; Was it from a book she owns? did she draw the picture? Was she the model? update: whoops, I read the older posts again and saw that Jessica drew the picture. Her artistic skills are far better than mine. Edited February 24, 2011 by GregsonVaux Quote Link to comment
+JoenGPS Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) I have sent in the order and paid for it today. I haven´t heard back yet (timediff) but I guess they go to production next week. I will send out the invoices once I have the coins in hand. I will post the progress here to keep you all informed. Thank you. grodan Karin Great! Can't wait...a very unique coin with a great story! Edited February 24, 2011 by JoenSue Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 ... You might want to tell her that it is not uncommon for coins like this to last hundreds of years and possibly even a thousands depending on whether they are kept indoors or outside.... can you tell which enameled coins have lasted hundreds of years? possibly even thousands? rsg Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 ... You might want to tell her that it is not uncommon for coins like this to last hundreds of years and possibly even a thousands depending on whether they are kept indoors or outside.... can you tell which enameled coins have lasted hundreds of years? possibly even thousands? rsg My expectation is that the enamel would first discolor and then flake off. I would expect this to happen over several decades, but with proper care, the enamel might last a hundred years or longer. What would last for hundreds or thousands of years is the metal core and this is what I was referring to. If this is a stamped coin, then even without the enamel, the basic coin would last a long long time. The witch might not be colored, but she would still be there. On the other hand, there is a way to color a coin that has been proven to last for many hundreds of years and I am currently working on making those coins available. Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 The coin has hopefully gone to production, now to wait for progress. I hope to get it to Sweden before easter but then it will have to be shipped to US again so you will most likely get it after easter. Still a few left if anyone wants to be put on the list. Just let me know. Thanks. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 And now there are no more left to order. I will have a few for trade but only about 2-3 or so. Thank you all. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 I got a photo today. Must say myself I am happy with how they turned out. Hope you like it too. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I ordered one and I am very excited to get it! Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Subtitle updated because I thought Grodan might want it to be. Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Subtitle updated because I thought Grodan might want it to be. Thank you Eartha!! That was very kind of you. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+Six Little Spookies Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Very nice! I can't wait! Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Wow... very interesting to know about different cultural ties with easter. May I ask what the kettle is for? Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Wow... very interesting to know about different cultural ties with easter. May I ask what the kettle is for? The kettle is for bringing coffée, long journey. No I don´t know why she brings coffée but that is what it is for. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Wow... very interesting to know about different cultural ties with easter. May I ask what the kettle is for? The kettle is for bringing coffée, long journey. No I don´t know why she brings coffée but that is what it is for. grodan Karin Coffee... mmmmmmm... Quote Link to comment
+Fianccetto Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Mmmm...Coffee and chocolate, what a great combination! Lovely coin, nicely drawn detail and an interesting story behind it too. I like the look of the happy cat, just like one of ours with the tail in the air, looking right at you! Hope I get to see one of these one day. Happy Easter! Edited March 23, 2011 by Fianccetto Quote Link to comment
+redwingrr Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I think your coin is delightful... Congratulations! Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 The coins has been shipped to Sweden. Hope to get them soon. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Coin has arrived at casa grodan. Now give me some time to pack them and weigh them and I will send you an email asking for adress both for paypal and for shipping. Thank you all. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+Tique Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Mine arrived today! Thank you so much, it is a lovely coin Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Very cool! Edited April 6, 2011 by avroair Quote Link to comment
+Laval K-9 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Received mine today. It's one of the cutest coin I own Thanks grodan Karin! Happy Easter! Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 All overseas order has been shipped. Thank you very much all. Please let me know when you get them. grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+NOSNOW Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Our coin arrived safe and sound. A Very nice coin!!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 All overseas order has been shipped. Thank you very much all. Please let me know when you get them. grodan Karin My coin arrived today and it was worth the wait! It really is a joy to hold in my hand. Quote Link to comment
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