+hollora Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Echo of the nice words about the coin and the winners. Thank Jim for the fun! Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Echo of the nice words about the coin and the winners. Thank Jim for the fun! LOL - 250? Really, Lois-Ann?? :blink: Quote Link to comment
+AlliedOz Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 AlliedOz, 001000 DING! DING! DING! WE HAVE OUR WINNER!!! Congrats Pingos! AlliedOz created their GeocoinDesign Webstore account on Saturday, Aug 6th prior to the presale going active for Geocoin Designs' 1000th customer! Both AlliedOz and Pingos have scored an XLE 1 of 20 Artist Edition Circle of Four geocoin! Thanks to all for playing, and expect more cointests for other limited editions down the road a piece! LOL it was me! and here I was guessing as well, sheesh talk about dumb luck. Thanks for the most generous prize and congrats Pingos Man I have never seen my nick used so often in a thread, and here I was looking at all those guessing me and thinking "fools, as if" shows how little I know And the good news is when I get lucky with a generous coin gifter there is only one thing to do, a cointest to return the good luck, so I'll have a think about it for a day, grab a nice coin from my stash and start a new thread. Thanks again Quote Link to comment
+ernies Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) congrats. Edited August 9, 2011 by ernies Quote Link to comment
+Greenish Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) If i'd seen what was going on in this thread earlier I would have told people to stop guessing me because I had signed up many years ago Huge congratulations to Pingo's and Allied Oz though And thanks to GeocoinGuy for being so generous with his limited edition coins! *Edited to say - I had a feeling it was customer #1000 Edited August 9, 2011 by Greenish Quote Link to comment
+LewisClan77 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Congrats to the winners. Thanks for the cointest. Quote Link to comment
+Beggs99 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Is it already over? I missed all the fun, again Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Received blueprints from the mint this morning on these!! Oh, how fun is that! LOL - they 'almost' got it right the first time, but alas, they didn't. I will post blueprints throughout the day. Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Not too shabby... Ver A Ver B Ver C Ver D Ver E Ver F I like 'em thus far... Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Nice so far... keep em' coming... Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 This thread is doing well - 262 posts with no coins shipped yet :laughing: Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I like the red one. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I like the Lakota Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Please sir, may we have some more? Edited August 25, 2011 by keewee Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'm still waiting on the rest of them, Craig - I did receive the AE blueprints, but not going to post those. Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Round 3 Blueprints: Ver A Ver B Ver C Ver D Ver E Ver F Who can spot the changes from the V2 art? Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) I can't see a difference so am going to take a wild stab in the dark and say you managed to fit New Zealand in... onto the edge of the coin! Edited August 26, 2011 by keewee Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I FINALLY worked out the difference!!! How on earth did I miss it the first time I went looking! Should I reveal or let others discover? Are others looking? Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 As far as the red one goes... looks like the N (for North) is missing on the obverse side of the coin now. The reds are quite brighter this go around Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 This time there is exposed metal trim on the reverse side surrounding the middle Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 The fancy trim around both sides are a little less ornate. Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 humanity, humility, tolerance, compassion, energy, matter, time, and space are now darker colors instead of lighter colors (than the background). Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 the design behind Asia and Australia on the obverse side is now lighter than the background (instead of darker). that is honestly the last one that I see.... but I have only looked at the red versions. Why was the N removed? I mean I know it is implied... just wondering. Can't wait to receive my Greens! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 The new versions have more water... fresh and salt... Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Keewee is actually correct - The only change made on the v3 art is that the Red Sea and the 2 big lakes were put back on the Asian continent. Oh, and Tasmania was put back on (from the v1 art - I didn't post that). The problem with the mint is that you have to take them by the hand 1 step at a time. When they fix one thing, they 'usually' screw something else up. I'm not so much concerned about the "N" on the red, because that is 'raised metal', and if it shows on another version, it will be on the die, and ultimately the rest of the versions. This is the portion of making coins that is really frustrating sometimes - I just can't understand why they have to change the art during translation. Because it just seems to me they eventually end up right back where we started in the first place. Of course, after my tired eyes pick apart every little detail!!! Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Keewee is actually correct - The only change made on the v3 art is that the Red Sea and the 2 big lakes were put back on the Asian continent. Oh, and Tasmania was put back on (from the v1 art - I didn't post that). The problem with the mint is that you have to take them by the hand 1 step at a time. When they fix one thing, they 'usually' screw something else up. I'm not so much concerned about the "N" on the red, because that is 'raised metal', and if it shows on another version, it will be on the die, and ultimately the rest of the versions. This is the portion of making coins that is really frustrating sometimes - I just can't understand why they have to change the art during translation. Because it just seems to me they eventually end up right back where we started in the first place. Of course, after my tired eyes pick apart every little detail!!! The background designs still look reversed in color to me. Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Keewee is actually correct - The only change made on the v3 art is that the Red Sea and the 2 big lakes were put back on the Asian continent. Oh, and Tasmania was put back on (from the v1 art - I didn't post that). The problem with the mint is that you have to take them by the hand 1 step at a time. When they fix one thing, they 'usually' screw something else up. I'm not so much concerned about the "N" on the red, because that is 'raised metal', and if it shows on another version, it will be on the die, and ultimately the rest of the versions. This is the portion of making coins that is really frustrating sometimes - I just can't understand why they have to change the art during translation. Because it just seems to me they eventually end up right back where we started in the first place. Of course, after my tired eyes pick apart every little detail!!! The background designs still look reversed in color to me. Since the coin is multi level, you have to pay attention to the key at the top of the blueprint to fully understand what color represents what. The mint cannot use the same color in the key to represent both the level and color, so they change one or more on multi level coins. This is one of the things that takes so long in reviewing blueprints, every little thing must be checked. Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Oh.... That makes more sense now. Thanks for the explanation. Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I am heading home today from my 4 day Labor Day jaunt to my sisters place, but wanted to let you all know that I received V04 art this morning (I looked at it on my web mail server since it came to my phone!). It appears that the mint got all the textures correct the FIRST TIME AROUND (YAY), so now they just have to send me the remaining color versions and make sure the art is correct on all color versions together (ie: making sure the compass headings are on all the versions, just in case. That was pointed out earlier in this thread). However, when I get home this afternoon (3.5hr drive ahead of me), I will get art posted so everyone can take a look! Hope everyone's weekend was as wonderful as mine! ~J Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Pedal to the Metal Jim... Pedal to the Metal... Edited September 6, 2011 by keewee Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hi everyone! Here is the art that was sent to me this morning. This version is correct in all aspects, however, 3 versions were incorrect & 3 more were missing altogether. So, having said that.. here is V04 artwork: Enjoy! Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sweeeet Now hopefully the greens come out right! Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Version 5 blueprints: Ver A Ver B Ver C Ver D Ver E Ver F Now, I have to wait on the 3 color versions that they didn't send to me so I can approve the art for production. I'm getting excited now... :grin: Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Oh... I just wanted to say that I have taken Presales down from my website now that the art is close to being complete so I can get a list of "Version/Qty" to the mint for production. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Title updated for the OP. Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Pedal to the Metal Jim... Pedal to the Metal... Ya know... it's funny you should mention that, Craig... I wasn't speeding, but I GOT PULLED OVER!! It seems the Arizona Highway Patrol have nothing better to do than to 'run' your out of state plates. So, here I am, out in the middle of the desert... with a cop behind me for 10 miles at a distance of about 3 car lengths. I had my cruise control on, so I was doing 63mph in a 65 zone, so I wasn't worried about that. Then, the overhead lights come on... so I pull over. He comes to my passenger side window and asked for my license, registration and insurance. I comply. Then he asks me if I had anything illegal (like I would admit to that), so I promptly pointed out my shoulder mounted rocket launchers I use as a car frame, my crystal meth headlamps and my hemp seat covers.. LOL Really though, I drive a Buick Century - like the least intimidating car ever ('cept for a Prius). He asks me to step out of my vehicle and come to the front of his car and then proceeds to tell me that my plate came back as a 'motorhome'. I QUICKLY told him to re-run my plate, because he MISSED 2 digits. Apparently, Arizona HP did not recognize my Disabled Veteran license plates - so he just had to compare with the registration.. wallah... it matched! So, he re-runs my plate and all was cool - so he said 'my mistake' and let me continue on. Now I'm paranoid about speeding for the next 2 hours of my drive... so I got home about 530pm. Just thought I would share this funny story. Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Wow..... So he missed all of the counterfeit currency hidden under the geocoins in the backseat? Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Pedal to the Metal Jim... Pedal to the Metal... Ya know... it's funny you should mention that, Craig... I wasn't speeding, but I GOT PULLED OVER!! It seems the Arizona Highway Patrol have nothing better to do than to 'run' your out of state plates. So, here I am, out in the middle of the desert... with a cop behind me for 10 miles at a distance of about 3 car lengths. I had my cruise control on, so I was doing 63mph in a 65 zone, so I wasn't worried about that. Then, the overhead lights come on... so I pull over. He comes to my passenger side window and asked for my license, registration and insurance. I comply. Then he asks me if I had anything illegal (like I would admit to that), so I promptly pointed out my shoulder mounted rocket launchers I use as a car frame, my crystal meth headlamps and my hemp seat covers.. LOL Really though, I drive a Buick Century - like the least intimidating car ever ('cept for a Prius). He asks me to step out of my vehicle and come to the front of his car and then proceeds to tell me that my plate came back as a 'motorhome'. I QUICKLY told him to re-run my plate, because he MISSED 2 digits. Apparently, Arizona HP did not recognize my Disabled Veteran license plates - so he just had to compare with the registration.. wallah... it matched! So, he re-runs my plate and all was cool - so he said 'my mistake' and let me continue on. Now I'm paranoid about speeding for the next 2 hours of my drive... so I got home about 530pm. Just thought I would share this funny story. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Sorry - can't help but laugh as that is sooooo funny. But feel a little bad for jinxing ya! I hate it when being tailed by a police car! Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Wow..... So he missed all of the counterfeit currency hidden under the geocoins in the backseat? This too struck my funny bone... because I went to a cache in Tempe while visiting my sissy (I took her with me) and it turned out to be a HUGE cache on their front porch. I retrieved 12 TBs and Coins, and of those, I can help about half on their given goals. Relating to this story, that geocache also held a 'ready made' cache, which I also took and placed the 12 TBs/coins in. It was sitting on my front passenger seat, in plain view - but he never questioned me about it. Quote Link to comment
Geocoin Design Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Okay - So far, the following have scored themselves an Artist Edition (1 of 20) Circle of Four geocoin: Mamoreb Azure Sky KeeWee AlliedOz Pingos I'm thinking I will be a 'nice guy' and also allow KeeWee a complimentary "AE" for the C4 color schemes he has chosen in his "Name your Edition" cointest win (That's only fair, right? He won a cointest, got to choose the colors & name the edition; so he should receive one, right? Okay - so, we're agreed.) I have decided to run another cointest... I'm just not sure what to do quite yet... maybe a challenge/puzzle cointest?? Muhahahaha Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Gratulation to all the winner and thanks for the cointest. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Go for obscure... they are the funniest cointests! (I'm not evil... just sadistic!) Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The answer is 7. Quote Link to comment
+manu luq Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Pedal to the Metal Jim... Pedal to the Metal... Ya know... it's funny you should mention that, Craig... I wasn't speeding, but I GOT PULLED OVER!! It seems the Arizona Highway Patrol have nothing better to do than to 'run' your out of state plates. So, here I am, out in the middle of the desert... with a cop behind me for 10 miles at a distance of about 3 car lengths. I had my cruise control on, so I was doing 63mph in a 65 zone, so I wasn't worried about that. Then, the overhead lights come on... so I pull over. He comes to my passenger side window and asked for my license, registration and insurance. I comply. Then he asks me if I had anything illegal (like I would admit to that), so I promptly pointed out my shoulder mounted rocket launchers I use as a car frame, my crystal meth headlamps and my hemp seat covers.. LOL Really though, I drive a Buick Century - like the least intimidating car ever ('cept for a Prius). He asks me to step out of my vehicle and come to the front of his car and then proceeds to tell me that my plate came back as a 'motorhome'. I QUICKLY told him to re-run my plate, because he MISSED 2 digits. Apparently, Arizona HP did not recognize my Disabled Veteran license plates - so he just had to compare with the registration.. wallah... it matched! So, he re-runs my plate and all was cool - so he said 'my mistake' and let me continue on. Now I'm paranoid about speeding for the next 2 hours of my drive... so I got home about 530pm. Just thought I would share this funny story. Like a sequence of a thriller... Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The answer is 7. No..... Everyone knows the answer must always be 42. Quote Link to comment
+goosefraba1 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The answer is 7. No..... Everyone knows the answer must always be 42. True... depending on the question. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The answer is 7. No..... Everyone knows the answer must always be 42. True... depending on the question. What is the question again? Oh, well need to built another computer to wok that out! Quote Link to comment
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