+anne.and.eli Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I've been working on my next coin, Water Otter! (That is really fun to say!) It is two inches tall, and features a gem on one side. I grew up on the central coast of California, and I always think of sea otters when I think of this area. They are adorable, playful animals, and just a joy to watch. They are endangered, but it is still possible to see them floating on their backs, munching on their lunch near the kelp beds in the Monterey Bay. I wanted to capture their graceful water acrobatics in this coin, but with a playful style to the artwork. The back features the kelp forests that they call home, along with a Garibaldi fish (not to be confused with the Babylon 5 character </geek>), another native to this area. If you look closely, you will also see a shark in the background. The coin is trackable and will have a unique icon. Here are the three sample versions (the samples should get to me on Monday, and I will try to take better pictures): Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) It otter sell real well...great coin! ILYK edited to add, the green on copper is my favorite! ILYK Edited March 6, 2011 by drneal Quote Link to comment
+Six Little Spookies Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Very nice indeed! Is there a timeline that we can expect these? Where will we be able to buy them and what will be the estimated cost? Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Oh, kawaii! I want one--no, I want several! : ) I particularly like the Satin Silver sample. Quote Link to comment
+the4dirtydogs Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Love them.....so cute! Quote Link to comment
+LewisClan77 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Very cool. Otters are one of my favorite creatures. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Very cute coin! I'll be lining up for some when available! Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Looks great. My wife loves Otters so i'll probably be getting one of these of the full set. Quote Link to comment
Delinum Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I would get one of these, but how would i store them.. Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 You store them in water of course! The cost will likely be $10/each. I need to get the samples in hand to see if I want to make any changes, but other than tweaking gem colors, I'm pretty happy with them from the photos, so it will likely be about 3-4 weeks for them to arrive after I put in the order. They will be available for sale on my website: http://www.asdesigned.com/shop/ Quote Link to comment
+GeoCharmer81 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I looove these little guys!!! Hope to add some to my collection!!! Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 What a pretty coin!!!!! Lovely animal and now a lovely coin for them!!! I like the silver one a lot I also like the green in the 3rd! nice!!! The shark is beautiful! Just like when you can see him from.... above the water.... in some movies or documentaries they show that.... they are flying with a helicopter or something and they can see a shark shadow close to the beach... in the sandy sea bottom.... I love the detail of the otter holding the gem stone! That's her food or the rock she uses to break the oysters! Lovely coins anne!!! Quote Link to comment
+ElliPirelli Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Ohhh, these little fellows are so sweet. A certain must have, I hope I won't miss the sale. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Otters are fun and nice!, I've always liked, and want to have at least one of these coins Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Ohh, cute. I like them alot! grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I love otters.... I really like the one in the middle! Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I want them! Love the gem and the colors of the water. Beautiful and adorable!!! Perfect!!! Quote Link to comment
+kini_ont Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Love them I'll be looking out for when they go on sale Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 The white one is very nice Quote Link to comment
+redwingrr Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 They turned out GREAT! (including the Garibaldi! ) I've only been lucky enough to visit CA once but otters are one of the standout memories of that trip. Can't wait for the coins. Quote Link to comment
+Azure Sky Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Too cute! I'd definitely buy a set. Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 These look really good Anne. Having just spent time kayaking with your California otters, you know I will need at least one. Quote Link to comment
+BlueEyedAussie Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Very cool! I will definately try to buy a set =D Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I so Love the White Sea Otter, Please save one for me. Great Looking Geocoin. Love any geocoins with animals on it. We just rescued a doxie puppy Quote Link to comment
+EyeD10T Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I love the silver one - what a great idea and a great coin! You are right "Water Otter" is fun to say! I cant wait till these go on sale! Otters are one of my favorite animals. Quote Link to comment
+UFgatorgirl Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 oooohhhhh.....i likey this i am so glad there are such creative people here making coins for me to spend money on Quote Link to comment
+Tonyalynnm Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Love the copper one! Very cute. Quote Link to comment
TheCacheSeeker Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Very nice coin!! The otter is cute! Quote Link to comment
+Red Otter Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Wow! I would definitely like to buy a set of these!!! Quote Link to comment
+redwingrr Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 What a coincidence!!! Today we were out caching on a frozen river here in WI. What do you suppose we found? Otter tracks! No kidding... At least that's what we think they were. River Otter! Pics Here Now I really can't wait for the coins!!! Quote Link to comment
+Shadow's Friend Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Adorable! All 3 are so cute!! I would love to get a set!! Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Its official. The wife loves them and i have to get at least the White on silver and the brown on black nickel. Quote Link to comment
+Suzyfishn Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Love these! Will definitely like one of the copper versions. We have river otters in our neck of the woods in Oregon - I've run into several while fishing and they are always so curious as to what you are doing on "their river." . Quote Link to comment
+millieballon Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Love the black nickel version! Quote Link to comment
+Edsfind Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 i am in for a few they look great ! Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 I received the sample coins this evening! I will take better pictures this weekend or if I manage to get home before the sun sets. For now, here is the black nickel version, front and back. And of course, what would a coin post from me be without a gratuitous "flourescing under black light" shot?! (Please note, this is not glow-in-the-dark, some of the translucent enamels just happen to light up under UV light) Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :wub: That is soooo cooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved seeing the otters at the Wellington Zoo - I could have spent hours watching them play. Quote Link to comment
+kungfuhippie Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Beautiful coin! I'll have to see if I can convince the boss to let me get a set. Quote Link to comment
+fuzziebear3 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Gotta (gotter?) get me a set of these! I love them, great job! Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks everyone for the nice remarks! I got home early enough to snap some photos with actual sunlight *gasp* so you can see the colors better. I've also tried capturing the pearlescent finish on the white one. I think I'm going to alter the color on the front of the black nickel one quite a bit as I'm not sure it makes sense to have two brown versions. The back will stay the same. 1 Quote Link to comment
+ElliPirelli Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'd leave the two browns, they are totally different, due to translucent and the metals. Those otters look soooo cute. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 - the colour and metal work VERY well together! Quote Link to comment
+redwingrr Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Wow - they're beautiful. That pearl white and the texture under the finish on the copper are fabulous! Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) WOW!!! The more I see the copper one... the more I like it!!! All 3 are amazing!!!! it is so difficult to choose one that you like more... now I think I like the copper more! Not that I do not like the others.... each one has its own beauty!!! All look so playfull... just like otters! I didn't know that about some of the Trans colours!!! so some look bright under UV light?? WOW!!! that's amazing! Edited March 10, 2011 by GATOULIS Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Anne, these turned out to be really spectacular! I think you may be selling them at the time when I am in between addresses again. I could be in Hawaii or Saskatchewan..who knows!~ In any case I for sure want a set. Quote Link to comment
+CyberChemist Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Count me n for a set! Quote Link to comment
tommytrojan360 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Would love to get my hands one of those!!! Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Nice coins, I will certainly be interested in at least one set. Are there reservations yet? Quote Link to comment
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