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COINTEST: 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin

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Do you love Compass Rose Geocoins? This is your chance to enter and win a fully trackable pre-production sample of the 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin (Available December 2011).

 

Cachebox Geocaching Store in partnership with CoinsAndPins is giving you the opportunity to enter and win a one of a kind pre-production sample of this years upcoming 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin. Several fully trackable samples were created before the final minting of this new design. We decided that rather than keep these coins for ourselves, we would hold a simple cointest to give one of the samples away to a lucky member of the Geocaching community.

 

2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Details:

 

The 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin is about the critical importance of the sun and navigation. Navigation by the sun was practically second nature a thousand years ago, even though it was not as accurate without special tools as today's methods. It was very important to know where the sun tracked across the sky and exactly where it would rise and set depending on the season. Since the 1700s, knowing the sun's declination was imperative to calculate longitude. Knowing how to gain longitude was very important to calculate accurate navigation and map making.

 

The compass rose sun design on the 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin was derived from a map made in 1613 by Pierre de Vaulx, the map covers half of the world on the Atlantic side. Normally, maps containing a great level of artistic detail were not accurate and made only for sale to the general public as display pieces. Ship's captains knew better than to use these kinds of maps; however, this map was not only artistic but also informative.

 

The back of the geocoin illustrates the Copernican astronomical system. It shows the tilt of the earth at its equinoxes along with other planets. The outer ring outlines the zodiacs according to how the constellations are aligned with the sun during the year. Each planet in the coin is represented with a Swarovski gemstone.

 

Each coin version is named after different aspects of the sun's positions:

 

Midnight Sun (polished nickel, recessed front) - Represents when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky (winter and summer solstices) when the sun shines for 24 hours day over the frigid winter landscapes.

 

Daybreak (black nickel, raised front) - Signifying when the sun first rises at the horizon and marking that location to gain an idea of your latitude based on the season.

 

Eclipse (black nickel, recessed front) - Only occurring during a new moon, solar eclipses have played a significant part in referencing historical and religious events. The Chinese scientist Shen Kuo, 1031-1095 AD, also used eclipses as his reasoning for why planets were spherical instead of flat; an understanding that became vital for accurate map mak

 

Dawn to Dusk (polished gold, recessed front) - Tracking the sun from the morning to the evening is key to good navigation and knowing its ecliptic as each day passes through the seasons.

 

Twilight edition (polished gold, raised front) - Related to the sailor's weather predicting phrase of, "Red sky at night, sailor's delight."

 

High Noon (antique bronze, recessed front) - LE version made available to the public. This version represents true high noon when the sun is at its highest point in the daytime sky. This position of the sun is the most critical when taking sextant readings to calculate longitude.

 

Dawn's Early Light (polished gold, raised front) - Private LE version.

 

YemonYime version (green coloring) - LE version made for the artist who significantly helped with the artwork for this coin.

 

 

Coin that will be up for grabs during this cointest:

 

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  • Edition: Eclipse - Polished Nickel (one of a kind finish)
  • Measures 2" in diameter
  • Imitation hard enamel colors
  • Two different front side dies
  • Swarovski gemstones
  • Trackable on Geocaching.com
  • A unique icon shows on your profile when you log a discovery. This LE version has it's own unique icon on Geocaching.com

 

Here are the rules, regulations and details for this cointest:

 

What can you win?

A fully trackable one of a kind pre-production 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin. One lucky winner will have an unactivated coin mailed to their address of choice free of charge.

 

Who can enter?

Anyone and everyone!

 

How can I enter?

Send your answers to the cointest question below via the cointest contact form. Make sure to mention "2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1" in your answer. Please include your Geocaching handle so we can use it when we announce the winner on this forum topic. Do not post your answers here! All answers must be sent via the email form.

 

Can we make posts via this topic?

Of course! We would love to hear your feedback about the new 2011 design. Feel free to share your opinions.

 

How long will the cointest run?

You can submit answers until Saturday November 19th 2011, 11:59pm MST.

 

How will the winner be chosen?

Winner will be determined by a random drawing. The winner will be announced Sunday November 20th 2011 via this forum topic.

 

How many times can I enter?

One entry per person please. This gives everyone with the correct answer a fair chance to win.

 

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Cointest Question:

In what unit is the sun's declination measured?

 

Good luck to all our participants. Remember, to enter you must send in your answer using the cointest contact form with "2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1" mentioned in your answer.

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I'm looking at the cointest contact form on my cell phone and call me crazy but I do not see a Subject Line. Maybe it will look different on my home computer?

 

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Crowesfeat30,

 

It is the same on the mobile version. Post should read:

 

Make sure to put "2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1" in your answer.

 

Original post has been updated. Thanks for noticing.

 

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GATOULIS

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I hope I am right....

 

I entered.... we put our answers in the contact form right? I didn't put phone number.... I am so far away... so.... :D

 

The coin is amazing!!!! what a lovely colour combination!!!!!! WOW!!! Good job!!! :D

 

Thank you for the cointest!!! :D

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I'm looking at the cointest contact form on my cell phone and call me crazy but I do not see a Subject Line. Maybe it will look different on my home computer?

 

CF30

 

Crowesfeat30,

 

It is the same on the mobile version. Post should read:

 

Make sure to put "2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1" in your answer.

 

Original post has been updated. Thanks for noticing.

 

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My husband and I both put that in the order number. LOL I wasn't sure where it should go either. Do we need to resubmit or tis ok ? Thank you for the cointest! The compass rose up for grabs has both of our favorite colors, so we'll have to fight over who gets it if either of us wins. hehe :lol:

steben6

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Thanks for the cointest! I entered but I put "2011 Compass Rose Cointest #1" instead of "2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1" by mistake. Will my entry still count or should I enter again and do it right? Sorry!

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Cointest entered.

Really great coin and I dont have a compass rose geocoin yet so fingers crossed :)

 

Thanks for the opportunity to try for one.

Azure Sky

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Contest entered. The design this year is spectacular! Not that it hasn't been in the past; but the bar has definitely been raised. Great job!

 

Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to try to win one of these! I'll keep my fingers crossed. :lol:

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Beautiful coind indeed! Nice job! Sent entry for cointest, thanks !

 

Thanks for the compliments everyone. We have seen a pretty strong response from the Geocaching community so we are certainly excited as you are.

 

Logan Wealing

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Thanks for the cointest! I entered but I put "2011 Compass Rose Cointest #1" instead of "2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1" by mistake. Will my entry still count or should I enter again and do it right? Sorry!

 

Your entry will still count. Not to worry. Thanks for entering!

 

Logan Wealing

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Sadie'sOwner

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Entered. Thank you for the cointest. I have not had the opportunity to add a compass rose to my collection yet, so I am really crossing my fingers on this one! Plus, it would make a great early birthday present! :)

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LOVE the design!!!

I entered the Cointest and realized I hadn't sent my caching name, so sent the form a second time--sorry and hope the double entry doesn't disqualify me!!! :unsure:

Thanks for the GREAT Coins and the Cointest!!! :wub:

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Nearly a full week into the Cointest and we have A LOT of entries. Thanks to everyone thus far who has sent in their entries.

 

Just over one week to go. Don't be late in getting your entry sent in!

 

Logan Wealing

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goosefraba1

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For you, from Portugal

:lol:

 

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MMM!!! Oreos

 

Creative..... but isn't there something wrong with the waning crescent? Wouldn't the shaded part of the moon be on the right side?

 

In other news.... I need to enter this.

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How will the winner be chosen?

Winner will be determined by a random drawing. The winner will be announced Sunday November 20th 2011 via this forum topic.

 

Is it me? Is it me? :drama:

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Congrats to jnjbrill who is our winner for the 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1!

 

Thanks to everyone who entered. We enjoyed the comments and we hope to hold another cointest soon.

 

Logan Wealing

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Congrats to jnjbrill who is our winner for the 2011 Compass Rose Geocoin Cointest #1!

 

Thanks to everyone who entered. We enjoyed the comments and we hope to hold another cointest soon.

 

Logan Wealing

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Congrat's, Jnjbrill! CBS, you gotta tell us! What was the correct answer ?

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Congrats to jnjbrill for winning that awesome prize, & thanks to Cachebox Store for the cointest!

 

Thanks GoldBugGirl. We had a blast with all the entries for this Cointest #1.

 

Do not forget that we have started a Cointest #2 located here. Another chance to win!

 

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