+ECplus3 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 I love the look of these coins. Ordered the set originally. Should be arriving soon. Also ordered the LE Groundspeak edition when it came out. Are the 2 new "Mutant" LE coins a limited minting? How many? HMmmm ... "LE" usually means 'LIMITED' edition ... But the way LE's are surfacing (not necessarily these) ... 'limited' doesn't mean what it used to mean ... Better question might be ... 'How many are those editions 'limited' to' ... Hi Nevadanick. Email received and responded to it. The two new 'mutant' editions are limited as in they were minted in a smaller quantity than other editions, and they will not be reminted when they sell out. Total numbers for all editions are: Gold: 230 Silver: 127 Copper: 129 A Silver: 122 XLE B Nickel: 25 LE Sat. Gold: 50 LE Sat. Silver: 50 Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks for the clarification. Gives a perspective that otherwise wouldn't be possible. Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Never fails ... wait a while and ask about something ... Today ... the 5 coin set arrived. ... THANK YOU !!! Quote Link to comment
+Bartians Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Got my 5 coin set today. Merry Christmas to me! Thanks for the perfect timing. Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Got some Christmas money, so i ordered myself a red/gold one!!! Quote Link to comment
J'nK Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 So do I have to order the set of 4 to get that very cool looking 5th, called Geocachine? Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 So do I have to order the set of 4 to get that very cool looking 5th, called Geocachine? "Geocachine" is the entire DNA collection, no matter which color version you have. It was the name chosen by the artist for the "5th element" that really does NOT exist ... except in the mind of a geocacher. As far as those of us who ordered it online understood, the 5 coin set has been sold out for some time. According to the minter's figures shown in the post above, there were only 25 of the black nickel XLE ever minted and were ONLY sold as part of the 5 coin set when it was first offered online. Quote Link to comment
J'nK Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 So do I have to order the set of 4 to get that very cool looking 5th, called Geocachine? "Geocachine" is the entire DNA collection, no matter which color version you have. It was the name chosen by the artist for the "5th element" that really does NOT exist ... except in the mind of a geocacher. As far as those of us who ordered it online understood, the 5 coin set has been sold out for some time. According to the minter's figures shown in the post above, there were only 25 of the black nickel XLE ever minted and were ONLY sold as part of the 5 coin set when it was first offered online. Thank you very much for informing me and not making me feel dumb. Looks like I can place an order now. Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thank you very much for informing me and not making me feel dumb. Looks like I can place an order now. No problem. It took me a few reads to understand the 'geocachine' reference when they were first announced ... Quote Link to comment
+JBnW Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Ordered a set, can't wait to show off this cool coin! Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 So do I have to order the set of 4 to get that very cool looking 5th, called Geocachine? "Geocachine" is the entire DNA collection, no matter which color version you have. It was the name chosen by the artist for the "5th element" that really does NOT exist ... except in the mind of a geocacher. As far as those of us who ordered it online understood, the 5 coin set has been sold out for some time. According to the minter's figures shown in the post above, there were only 25 of the black nickel XLE ever minted and were ONLY sold as part of the 5 coin set when it was first offered online. Just as a clarification since re-reading my reply above, the first 4 coins were assigned to the 'actual' DNA names. gold / Adenine silver / Thymine copper / Cytosine antique silver / Guanine black nickel / Geocachine and of course, the 2 mutants. Quote Link to comment
+Bartians Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm not sure if the XLE black nickel version has a name assigned to it. I think nevadanick was correct in previous post that "geocachine" is just a name that applies to the "5th" nucleotide base. It's actually in the description of all the coins. Would be curious to know from designer if the XLE coin has a name or if it is "geocachine". Can't seem to find that documented anywhere. Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm not sure if the XLE black nickel version has a name assigned to it. I think nevadanick was correct in previous post that "geocachine" is just a name that applies to the "5th" nucleotide base. It's actually in the description of all the coins. Would be curious to know from designer if the XLE coin has a name or if it is "geocachine". Can't seem to find that documented anywhere. I'm sure the artist/designer will stop by sooner or later to clarify ... The first four elements are deinitely 'assigned' to the 4 base colors. Verify by checking the current listings on the PHD sales website. The '5th' is ... HMmmm ... I give up ... Quote Link to comment
CacheboxStore.com Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Just wanted to mention to all of the USA collectors out there that we are also carrying this coin. Thanks to Chuck at Pale Horse Designs for working with us to get these coins carried in our shop. Quote Link to comment
+DogArtist Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Of all the coins I have seen...with fingers itching to buy because I have that noob enthusiasm...this is the one where there was absolutely no question that it was a must-have! Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to get mine! Quote Link to comment
+Murazor Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm still waiting for my pre-ordered set. Maybe the Christmas postal traffic made the parcel to travel slower than expected. Quote Link to comment
+DogArtist Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm still waiting for my pre-ordered set. Maybe the Christmas postal traffic made the parcel to travel slower than expected. I'm assuming from your blog that you're in Europe? International mail can be really slow this time of year...I mailed first class packages to Netherlands, Denmark, UK, and New Zealand in mid-December. First to arrive was Netherlands in only 6 days!!! Then New Zealand, believe it or not, a couple of days later. THEN UK, and finally, just yesterday, Denmark. Doesn't really seem to make much sense. Anyway, hope to see my coin soon. I must admit this is the first geocoin I have just fallen utterly in love with, partially due, I suppose, to my lay interest in genetics and microbiology. Quote Link to comment
+Bartians Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 DogArtist, I too feel your love for this coin as I am in medicine. I bought the original 5 coin set, the Groundspeak version, and the 2 mutant versions. When something resonates with you, you just have to have it! Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm still waiting for my pre-ordered set. Maybe the Christmas postal traffic made the parcel to travel slower than expected. I´m waiting for my pre-ordered set, too... Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 The pre-ordered set has not yet made it to Norway, either. Quote Link to comment
+Murazor Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I have received my pre-ordered set yesterday evening. Quote Link to comment
+JBnW Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Our 4 coin set arrived today! Very nice, indeed! Quote Link to comment
+DogArtist Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Received my Adenine [Gold] DNA Geocoin today...it is sooo beautiful! (Also received a Dandelion geocoin - Summer Lightning [Antique Nickel]; love it!). I can feel a collection addiction beginning... Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Still nothing arrived in Norway. Is it time to get concerned? Did most other European packages arrive? Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Still nothing arrived in Norway. Is it time to get concerned? Did most other European packages arrive? I´m still waiting, too. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Still nothing arrived in Norway. Is it time to get concerned? Did most other European packages arrive? I´m still waiting, too. I wouldn't worry yet. Your packages were both shipped on December 14th and you both chose 'surface' shipping which has a delivery time of 4 - 6 weeks + time in customs. Friday marks the end of the 6 week time frame, at which time I will be able to inquire at the post office what has become of them. Quote Link to comment
+imoutnabout Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 SO happy. Although my original trade fell through, I'm expecting to receive ALL 4 of the original minting of these wonderful coins from the Math Trade!! Yay for me! Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Mine had arrived a few days ago Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 SO happy. Although my original trade fell through, I'm expecting to receive ALL 4 of the original minting of these wonderful coins from the Math Trade!! Yay for me! If you are searching for the 5th from the original minting (XLE) - and have something from my seeker list - feel free to contact me. Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Still nothing in my mailbox. Would you be willing to make an inquiry, E&Cplus3? Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Still nothing in my mailbox. Would you be willing to make an inquiry, E&Cplus3? The crisis has been blown off. A very nice set has landed in my mailbox, just 2 days short of 8 weeks since shipping. New record? Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Still nothing in my mailbox. Would you be willing to make an inquiry, E&Cplus3? The crisis has been blown off. A very nice set has landed in my mailbox, just 2 days short of 8 weeks since shipping. New record? I'll have to bring that up with the local post office. Their service delivery standard definitely says 4 - 6 weeks for surface mail to Europe. They'll likely blame it on customs, but I'll complain anyway. Glad you finally received them! Quote Link to comment
+mamoreb Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I was actually expecting that the delay was due to customs, but there were no fees added and no note that the package had been checked. No worries from my side through, I'm just happy that these nice coins arrived Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Still nothing in my mailbox. Would you be willing to make an inquiry, E&Cplus3? The crisis has been blown off. A very nice set has landed in my mailbox, just 2 days short of 8 weeks since shipping. New record? I'll have to bring that up with the local post office. Their service delivery standard definitely says 4 - 6 weeks for surface mail to Europe. They'll likely blame it on customs, but I'll complain anyway. Glad you finally received them! Had a Xmas order that left Europe (Priority) mid-December and arrived here (California) last week of January. 5 weeks, no customs problems. Talked to the PO here and their reply was interesting ... "It arrived? Yes? So what's your problem?" According to them, could not file a tracking inquiry since it actually arrived. All I could do was file a 'comment' card which 'someone' would look at 'sometime' .... 'maybe'. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 A new order of DNA coins has arrived! PHDCOINS.CA Quote Link to comment
+Pan314159 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Has this edition been talked about here yet? DNA "Royal Blood" Edition I was told it was LE? Would that mean 50 made? (edited because pic didn't work) Edited March 23, 2014 by Pan314159 Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Has this edition been talked about here yet? DNA "Royal Blood" Edition I was told it was LE? Would that mean 50 made? (edited because pic didn't work) That one was commissioned by geocachingshop.nl and only sold by them. They ordered 60. I don't know if they marketed it as an LE or not. Quote Link to comment
+Pan314159 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Has this edition been talked about here yet? DNA "Royal Blood" Edition I was told it was LE? Would that mean 50 made? (edited because pic didn't work) That one was commissioned by geocachingshop.nl and only sold by them. They ordered 60. I don't know if they marketed it as an LE or not. Great - Thanks for the quick reply. Quote Link to comment
+steben6 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Has this edition been talked about here yet? DNA "Royal Blood" Edition I was told it was LE? Would that mean 50 made? (edited because pic didn't work) That one was commissioned by geocachingshop.nl and only sold by them. They ordered 60. I don't know if they marketed it as an LE or not. Great - Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, this one was marketed as an LE and only 60 were made. Quote Link to comment
+steben6 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 So, with the new batch in the store, does that mean the minting numbers (listed in post #51) have changed? Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 So, with the new batch in the store, does that mean the minting numbers (listed in post #51) have changed? The numbers for the RE editions have gone up. The LEs that are in the store now are ones I held back so their count remains the same. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 There are two new DNA Geocoins available! Antique Bronze and Antique Copper Quote Link to comment
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