New Coin: Geocaching is in My Genes

2.5k · 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

2.3k · December 22, 2012

Thanks for the clarification.

Gives a perspective that otherwise wouldn't be possible.

2.3k · December 23, 2012

Never fails ... wait a while and ask about something ...

Today ... the 5 coin set arrived. ...

THANK YOU !!!

December 24, 2012

Got my 5 coin set today. Merry Christmas to me! Thanks for the perfect timing.

December 25, 2012

Got some Christmas money, so i ordered myself a red/gold one!!!

December 26, 2012

So do I have to order the set of 4 to get that very cool looking 5th, called Geocachine?

2.3k · 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.

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.

2.3k · 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 ... :blink:

1.2k · December 27, 2012

Ordered a set, can't wait to show off this cool coin!

2.3k · 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.

December 28, 2012

Placed order!

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.

2.3k · 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 ... :blink:

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.

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!

1.1k · 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.

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.

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!

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...

1.2k · January 9, 2013

The pre-ordered set has not yet made it to Norway, either.

1.1k · January 9, 2013

I have received my pre-ordered set yesterday evening.

1.2k · January 15, 2013

Our 4 coin set arrived today! Very nice, indeed!

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...

1.2k · January 23, 2013

Still nothing arrived in Norway. Is it time to get concerned? Did most other European packages arrive?

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.

2.5k · 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.

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!

January 30, 2013

Mine had arrived a few days ago

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.

1.2k · January 31, 2013

Still nothing in my mailbox. Would you be willing to make an inquiry, E&Cplus3?

1.2k · 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?

2.5k · 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!

1.2k · 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

2.3k · 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'.

2.5k · March 20, 2014

A new order of DNA coins has arrived!

PHDCOINS.CA

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)

Edited March 23, 2014 by Pan314159

2.5k · 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.

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.

1.9k · 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.

1.9k · March 24, 2014

So, with the new batch in the store, does that mean the minting numbers (listed in post #51) have changed?

2.5k · 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.

2.5k · December 19, 2014

There are two new DNA Geocoins available!

Antique Bronze and Antique Copper

New Coin: Geocaching is in My Genes

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