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I'm creating my own personal geocoin, in cooperation with Chuck Turner from Palehorse Design.

 

I've made it a functional geocoin. The front is a slide rule, but on a disk. It can be used to multiply divide etc.

Put the one of one circle to 2.5 on the other. The three will align with 7.5 (2.5 x 3 = 7.5) and the 5 with 1.25 what also can be regarded as 12.5 because on a circle the numbers will continue.

 

That's the reason the circle contains a fractal, Sierpiński's triangle, also an infinite repetition.

The largest empty triangle contains the electron configuration scheme of technetium.

In the other triangles rays are visible: No stable version of technetium exists.

 

The slide rule also has a trigonometric scale (for the calculation of sine, cosine etc.)

 

The back of the coins shows a Smith diagram. This was used by electrical and electronics engineers to determine impedance and related things.

 

The coin has a diameter of 50 mm (2") and a thickness of 5mm (1/5"). Inside is a smaller rotating disc. The tracing code is placed on the edge. The coins are tractable on geocaching.com and will have it's own icon.

 

This coin will be produced in four versions:

 

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Morning in gold;

 

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Evening in bronze;

 

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Night in silver;

 

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Special in gold and silver (only available in a set of four).

 

More information: send an e-mail to geocoin a-with-a-circle-arround-it technetium point be

 

Tc

ChadsClan

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I think this is a very cool coin! I definitely want to get some of these. The only thing I'd "object" to (ok maybe "clarify" is a better word) is this part:

The back of the coins shows a Smith "diagram." This "was" used by electrical and electronics engineers to determine impedance and related things.

The Smith "Chart" (as it's more commonly called) "is" :) used by electrical engineers. As an Antenna and RF Engineer I personally use it on a daily basis, as do most of the folks in my line of work. It's a great tool, and even 70 years after its invention, it's still extremely useful.

 

Anyway, Great Job! Looking forward to seeing these!

technetium

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The Smith "Chart" (as it's more commonly called) "is" :) used by electrical engineers. As an Antenna and RF Engineer I personally use it on a daily basis, as do most of the folks in my line of work. It's a great tool, and even 70 years after its invention, it's still extremely useful.

 

Thanks, for the complements. And excusses, I had the impression that just as the slide rule is no longer in use due to the electronic calculator, the Smith Chart has been taken over by computer software. Nice to know it's still used.

 

Tc

technetium

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The samples have been send by the mint. Unfortunately there are some issues that need to be solved. But I still want to share some pictures:

 

Detail of special:

sam_special.jpg

 

Back of morning:

sam_morning.jpg

 

Front of evening:

sam_evening.jpg

 

Tc

GregsonVaux

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The samples have been send by the mint. Unfortunately there are some issues that need to be solved. But I still want to share some pictures:

 

Detail of special:

sam_special.jpg

 

Back of morning:

sam_morning.jpg

 

Front of evening:

sam_evening.jpg

 

Tc

 

Ooooohhhh that looks nice! I can't wait to own one . . . or a few.

technetium

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The new samples have arrived. The numbers on the outer ring are now on the correct place and also the details are visible through the transparent enamels.

 

There will be a presale of this coins at Chuck Turner's Palehorse Design http://phdcoins.ca/index.cfm I'll keep you informed.

 

Special front:

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Evening back

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Morning front:

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Special back:

sp_bk.jpg

 

Tc

Toojin

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The new samples have arrived. The numbers on the outer ring are now on the correct place and also the details are visible through the transparent enamels.

 

There will be a presale of this coins at Chuck Turner's Palehorse Design http://phdcoins.ca/index.cfm I'll keep you informed.

 

I love these and since I used a slide rule in high school, I really want one.

 

BUT, when you say "pre-sale" do you mean that we pay you before you receive the coins and then wait an unknown period of time before the mint sends you the coins and you ship?

 

I am allergic to pre-sales of that sort (even though you are ahead of others because you have samples...)

ECplus3

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The new samples have arrived. The numbers on the outer ring are now on the correct place and also the details are visible through the transparent enamels.

 

There will be a presale of this coins at Chuck Turner's Palehorse Design http://phdcoins.ca/index.cfm I'll keep you informed.

 

I love these and since I used a slide rule in high school, I really want one.

 

BUT, when you say "pre-sale" do you mean that we pay you before you receive the coins and then wait an unknown period of time before the mint sends you the coins and you ship?

 

I am allergic to pre-sales of that sort (even though you are ahead of others because you have samples...)

 

I understand that many people are leery of the pre-sale format. All I can offer in defense is that I have run 17 pre-sales over the past two years with no complaints and no extended delays in delivery. The status of any 'In Production' coin is listed on the front page of the website with an expected due date. This is updated if delays happen, with an explanation of the cause and the new expected delivery date.

ECplus3

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Hoi Chuck.

 

Weet jij of de kosten van het versturen van deze 4 coins vanuit Canada naar holland anders liggen dan het versturen naar de Czech Republic.?

 

The cost is the same for me to ship anywhere in Europe.

 

The set of 4 coins would cost $9.54 to ship by air or $7.48 to ship by surface.

ECplus3

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The coins are done and will be shipped from Hong Kong on the 22nd!

 

Unfortunately I will be away on business until the end of the month. As soon as I get home all packages will be done up and put in the post on April 2nd.

ECplus3

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I received confirmation today that the Slide Rule coins have been delivered. I'll have to wait a couple more days before I can actually see them since I am still on the road. All orders will be in the mail on the 2nd of April.

E.caballus

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Morning in gold;

 

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Evening in bronze;

 

I think I can help you to this two coins

 

Like to trade one voor an Chincoteague Pony Coin

 

Thank you! Would like to trade for the Evening one. I will email you through your profile for details.

Arndtwe

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Well heck & darn!! The only one I want is the "Special" gold & silver one. But I do not want to buy three other coins I don't want in order to get in. <_< So I guess I'm out of luck. Darn. :mellow:

 

CF30

I too would be interested in only the 'Special" edition. And it looks like this coin isn't for sale anywhere either. Anyone up for a deal/sell/trade for this one?

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