+manu luq Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) I'm planning to do this coin, funny and meaningful, that inspired me the world of geocoins, world that grows and develops like a living being, as a universe around us. Maybe I will make two versions, one in Shiny Copper and one in Shiny Nickel, in pastel color, and the worlds/coins in various sizes and color. Opinions are welcome. Edited August 2, 2011 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+EyeD10T Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Very neat idea - I like it. Quote Link to comment
+mattandjax Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I'm planning to do this coin, funny and meaningful, that inspired me the world of geocoins, world that grows and develops like a living being, as a universe around us. Maybe I will make two versions, one in Shiny Copper and one in Shiny Nickel, in pastel color, and the worlds/coins in various sizes and color. Opinions are welcome. cute! and unusual, we like Quote Link to comment
+JoenGPS Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) The pict on the left of an old moonshine still brewing a secret mash mixture that eventually pops out on the pict on the right. A sampling of that may conjure up all the geocoins your heart desires It must be made in authentic copper Edited April 20, 2011 by JoenSue Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 now that's cool!!! put me down for one of each :D Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm making a list of those who want a coin. I'll probably have pictures of the samples in mid-May Quote Link to comment
+EyeD10T Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Id like to have one of each please - cant wait to see the samples. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 The pict on the left of an old moonshine still brewing a secret mash mixture that eventually pops out on the pict on the right. A sampling of that may conjure up all the geocoins your heart desires It must be made in authentic copper Your interpretation is very good! I wish coins for entire world Quote Link to comment
+Edsfind Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 i'am in on one ! cool Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Manuel, That's a nice design! Can you say more about the back? What are the ovals? Each one has a dot on it, which makes them look like electron orbits. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Manuel, That's a nice design! Can you say more about the back? What are the ovals? Each one has a dot on it, which makes them look like electron orbits. I'm glad you like it. They can be either electrons or planets, satellites ... analogy between the macro and microcosm, ... as above so below ... the laws of nature. We can see a geocoin as part of the evolutive process. Grows, develops... Quote Link to comment
+Team kizb Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Cool looking design. Looking forward to see how this one turns out! Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Probably these are the final color versions. I'm doing this design with a China company directly, without vendor, and I'll know what I'll do when see the samples, but everything is going well so far The color tones are very clear to that coin reflect much light. Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 looking forward to these coins! watching expectantly :) Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Today I received photos of the samples, but are so poorly made that I'd rather not put them here I've also decided to change the colors that are darker now, to highlight the small balls and the bare metal. Best wait for coins to take pictures myself, I guess by mid-June Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Coins have arrived! While not perfect, I'm happy with the result. As usually happens with coins, photos don't them justice. Finally, the minting was: Shiny Copper w/ Dark Blue - 30 Shiny Nickel w/ Dark Red - 30 Shiny Gold w/ Dark Green - 20 These versions metal/color never will be re-minted. Probably I'll make some other versions in the near future, I'd like black nickel w/ ?? ...I'll see later Now I have to check one by one, and then calculate the final price for all of you in forum, but I can tell you now that the cost will be the same for you as for me, around $10 (plus shipping cost). I forgot, they are 1.75" diameter & 3.5mm thicker. Trackable with icon Edited June 3, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+Edsfind Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 i would like one copper/blue,,,, Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 OOhhh very nice!!!! My husband and I are scientific glassblowers!!! AWESOME coin!!! Definitely need at least one.....now which color.... Will these be on sale through you or a website? Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 OOhhh very nice!!!! My husband and I are scientific glassblowers!!! AWESOME coin!!! Definitely need at least one.....now which color.... Will these be on sale through you or a website? Through me Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) Thanks to all of you The cost of each coin is $10.50, plus shipping cost as mentioned. Please -and sorry for this extra work for some of you- send me an email to manu_luq@hotmail dot com with your nick, the coins you want, and your paypal address. I'll begin to send paypals the next week. The shiny copper w/ blue, and the shiny nickel w/ red, are LE editions, and the shiny gold w/ green is the AE -only to trade, so we can trade- Edited to add Shipping cost, by normal international post (depending on the weight) Edited June 5, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Title updated for the OP. Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 E-mail sent!!!! Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is that a still.... Lol. In organic chemistry, we are distilling ethanol from 40 proof up to 190..... I would swear that is a still. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Some words about shipping costs from E.U. (Spain) to U.S.: The cheapest shipping is by "International Postal Letter", normally takes 2 weeks to arrive. Prices for shipping to U.S. are (for the E.U. a bit less), depending on weight: International Postal Letter, up to 100g are aprox $4.00, that's only 1 coin (42gr), because 2 coins (plus plastic and bubble envelope) exceed 100gr. However, from 101 to 500g are aprox $14.00, and there fit 2 to 10 coins (included plastic and bubble envelope). Then: If you order 1 coin, no problem, the shipping cost is $4.00 But from 2 to 10 coins, the price is the same, $14.00 Therefore, if some of you are close, you may want to make the order together, because the shipping cost may be cheaper, depending on the coins that you want Edited June 6, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Is that a still.... Lol. In organic chemistry, we are distilling ethanol from 40 proof up to 190..... I would swear that is a still. Yeah!, is a still ...of coins Edited June 6, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Then: If you order 1 coin, no problem, the shipping cost is $4.00 But from 2 to 10 coins, the price is the same, $14.00 Therefore, if some of you are close, you may want to make the order together, because the shipping cost may be cheaper, depending on the coins that you want Well, really..., if 2 coins, better 2 envelopes, so $4.00 + $4.00, instead $14.00 Quote Link to comment
+wenzelbub Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Then: If you order 1 coin, no problem, the shipping cost is $4.00 But from 2 to 10 coins, the price is the same, $14.00 Therefore, if some of you are close, you may want to make the order together, because the shipping cost may be cheaper, depending on the coins that you want Well, really..., if 2 coins, better 2 envelopes, so $4.00 + $4.00, instead $14.00 and 3 coins = 3 envelopes = 3 * $4.00 = $12.00 Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Then: If you order 1 coin, no problem, the shipping cost is $4.00 But from 2 to 10 coins, the price is the same, $14.00 Therefore, if some of you are close, you may want to make the order together, because the shipping cost may be cheaper, depending on the coins that you want Well, really..., if 2 coins, better 2 envelopes, so $4.00 + $4.00, instead $14.00 and 3 coins = 3 envelopes = 3 * $4.00 = $12.00 Yeah!, totally agree, ...and also is true that is a bit better 4 coins in 4 envelopes (4*$4.00), instead to put 3 coins in 1 envelope and 1 coin in a separate envelope ($14.00 + $4.00) Edited: ...I could not resist the joke, I know that is not entirely true Edited June 8, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+Edsfind Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) got it in the mail today! nice thanks Edited June 12, 2011 by Edsfind Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Then: If you order 1 coin, no problem, the shipping cost is $4.00 But from 2 to 10 coins, the price is the same, $14.00 Therefore, if some of you are close, you may want to make the order together, because the shipping cost may be cheaper, depending on the coins that you want Well, really..., if 2 coins, better 2 envelopes, so $4.00 + $4.00, instead $14.00 and 3 coins = 3 envelopes = 3 * $4.00 = $12.00 LOL :lol: Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 My package came today and the the design looks great! Quote Link to comment
+Tennessee Jed Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Is that a still.... Lol. In organic chemistry, we are distilling ethanol from 40 proof up to 190..... I would swear that is a still. Yeah!, is a still ...of coins Copper makes the best stills! Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'll make another in antique copper, all in bare metal, soon I think... Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My alembic coins arrived, and they look really good. Thank you! Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I have received my coins as well!! Soo awesome!! GREAT job!! Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Finally I made another version in shiny copper, because the stills are made of this metal The picture was made with natural light to avoid reflections, which has many. If you like, I can send a coin for $9.00, plus shipping ($4.00) Two coins must be sent separately because it is cheaper that together due to weight. Contact me by my profile please. There are only 20 coins in this finish, and never will be reminted (nor the previous versions). Edited August 2, 2011 by manu luq Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Title updated at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sell the 9 last in shiny copper at $7.00 each, and some of the previous finishes (blue, red) at $8.00 each, plus shipping. I still have a very few in green, only to trade! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 After finally getting around to paying for one (Sorry Manuel), my Alembic geocoin arrived today - in record time!! Spain must have a very efficient mail service - brilliant! And the geocoin is absolutely beautiful! Thanks Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 After finally getting around to paying for one (Sorry Manuel), my Alembic geocoin arrived today - in record time!! Spain must have a very efficient mail service - brilliant! And the geocoin is absolutely beautiful! Thanks Yes, inexplicably fast ...probably was a mistake ...a positive error! All is well, glad you like it Craig! Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Just curious...with the shiny copper, will it be easily tarnished? Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Just curious...with the shiny copper, will it be easily tarnished? Well, I've done several tests with one of these coins, and I think that can travel thousand miles However, in the shiny metal can see easily the imperfections, scratches, bumps... Quote Link to comment
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