Mountains Calling: Lotus

[+Vanelle]

Mountains Calling is a coin series celebrating the things that many geocachers love. The the call of the outdoors, the natural world, the wonder of mathematics and structure in all living things. This coin is Lotus, and it has two sister-coins in the series (see other posts).

 

The coin is a graphic representation of a lotus flower and the earth. It references my first design, Sunshine, Freedom, Flower Geocoin. The lotus emerges from the muddy water of a pond and blooms with complete clarity, purity and beauty. The lotus flower is a symbol of purity, rebirth and spontaneous generation. The lotus represents love, compassion, intelligence, wisdom and knowledge. The pink lotus in particular is considered the supreme lotus in the Buddhist tradition.

 

The back of the coin hosts a quote by Muir "The mountains are calling and I must go" and the inlay pattern that I've been stitching into my quilts this past year (rocks, earth, spirals, sunrise/sunset).

 

From early artwork:

 

 

To mint artwork:

 

 

To coin:

 

 

The coin is trackable on geocaching.com, is 1.25" in diameter and has a unique icon.

I made 100 in satin gold and they will debut for sale at geocoinfest in 15 days. There is also a small run of artist edition in antique silver and black and white for trade only.

[+JackHoe]

That's another nice coin. What a nice set. I'd like to add all three coins to my collection

[+Vanelle]

Here is a picture of the back of the coin. If there are any leftovers after the event, I'll post them for sale and take orders for a week or so, or until the coins run out (whichever comes first).

 

 

 

More info on the coins and what I am up to can be seen on my facebook page.

[+Vanelle]

 

 

I have a few coins left from the GCF trip. If you would like any of the coins, please follow the directions below to order.

 

Email to: clearlykam@gmail.com

Subject line: Vanelle Coin Order

 

Please copy and paste the following into your e-

mail:

 

Your Name:

Your GeoNick:

Your Shipping Address:

Your Paypal:

Trees & Men: RE (satin silver with translucents) QTY =

Trees & Men: LE (black nickel with glow) QTY =

Mountains Calling Set (satin gold with free Pathtag ) QTY=

Marvelous Nature: SE (black nickel/rainbow) QTY=

If a version runs out please = cancel my order / send what is available

 

Once you send me your information, I will send you an invoice via paypal. Because these coins are all different weights and sizes, I’ll weigh your package and figure out actual postage costs. Shipping & handling will be based on actual postage fees +$1.

 

I will be working through the e-mails in the order they are received. I will try to get back to everyone before the end of the weekend.