Diamond Jubilee Trackable Geocoin

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We would like to finally present the trackable geocoin that we designed and produced to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. We were going to advertise it here sooner, but the first run sold out before we had the chance. Now we have a second shipment so thought we'd better post it here quick!

 

There's always a story behind a coin and this one is no different. Knowing that the Royal Family has some pretty tight rules we did some very thorough homework. Last year I communicated with an Information Policy Advisor at the UK National Archives and obtained and reviewed 'The Queen's Diamond Jubilee' Guidelines drawn up by The Lord Chamberlain's Office, Buckingham Palace, London. The Guidelines cover the images, devices, Arms, Crests, etc which can be re-used for commemorative merchandise during 2012. Everything from the use of the crown, the ER with the dates, etc is covered in these guidelines. Even the date after which souvenir items must cease to be produced is covered in this document.

 

We started with a photograph of the St Edward's Coronation crown, text usage gudelines and then custom designed our side of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee coin.

 

The Queen held a contest for primary students in the UK to come up with an official design for her Diamond Jubilee year. The image you see on the obverse is the winning entry.

 

 

This hefty coin is 45mm diameter, 3.5mm thick and plated in polished nickel and polished gold. Subtle design features are oodles of translucent paint and pearl glitter on the St. Edward's crown. If you have a friend of family member who is a royalty buff, but not into geocaching, we also have a non-trackable coin to add to their Diamond Jubilee collection.

 

Price is $12.50 CAD for the trackable coin. You can find this beauty here.