+AlliedOz Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Hi All I would like to introduce you to a project I have been working on, This coin is for an event taking place in my state of Western Australia in late July. I am very excited as to how it looks, and can not wait for the samples to be in hand. After the huge success of the Geocaching “Tools of the Trade” T-shirt,(being run again soon, contact me if interested) no doubt due to the awesome artwork, there was no way I could go past Christian Mackey for this coin design. It started out with a very basic idea from our end and he has taken it worked his magic and made it spring to life. It was felt that as it was the first non-personal coin from WA (that we are aware of) we really needed to be sure there was a healthy dose of Western Australia represented, and boy have we got that happening. The fluffy tailed critter is our state mammal the Numbat. Banded Anteater (Myrmecobius fasciatus) The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) as part of our fauna group is also present A Red and Green Kangaroo Paw is the states floral emblem Our state colours of gold and black are present with the silhouettes and finish How could we go past an Australian coin and not have a kangaroo in there somewhere Plus a couple of other bits and pieces scatted through the design that I shall leave for now. They will be sold at our coming event for a price yet to be determined (based on amount reserved) We are considering an event version for those attending and a slightly different version for the rest. (most likely just the finish) It is trackable with a unique icon and so on. There is a good chance that there will be some left over… but not many (I hope) as we intend to order close to the reserved amount. Should anyone be interested drop me a line at my GC.com account and I will e-mail you pricing details once we are about to order, you can then opt in or out. Hope you like it as much as we do Quote
+nevadanick Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 e-mail sent. Looking forward to the details. Quote
+gardengorilla Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 Wow, I am almost never on here anymore and it just goes to show that I may be missing some really amazing coins. This coin is definitely near and dear to my heart as are all my Aussie geocaching friends. I'm really hoping to get back there someday to see you all. Cheers, B Quote
+Jayman11 Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 Great design! I love this coin! Jayman11 Shop4Swag.com Your Complete Geocaching Source! Join us on Facebook or Google+. Quote
+mamoreb Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 Very appealing and unique design, congratulations! And good luck with the event. Quote
+AlliedOz Posted May 24, 2013 Author Posted May 24, 2013 Samples are currently on the way, I can not wait as this sample photo is making me drool Quote
+steben6 Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 Beautiful! Do not know how I missed this originally, but I sure would like to get one of these coins (event one, too, if you have any left over!!) Quote
+kini_ont Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 This one is to good to miss also looks like we (COG Spring Fling) will have a WA visitor to our event, looking forward to meeting them. Quote
+AlliedOz Posted May 27, 2013 Author Posted May 27, 2013 Samples have arrived on our door step and we could not be more pleased I have everyone that showed interest in a spread sheet and will e-mail all in a week or so with the price so you can decide in or out, our rough estimate is 12 dollars. Excuse the large picture sizes.. wow Quote
+steben6 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Did you order extra for people who didn't get in on it originally? I would sure like a couple of these! Quote
+AlliedOz Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Did you order extra for people who didn't get in on it originally? I would sure like a couple of these! I'll add you to the list steben6, email will be sent once price has been finalized and you can opt in or out then. Quote
+steben6 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Did you order extra for people who didn't get in on it originally? I would sure like a couple of these! I'll add you to the list steben6, email will be sent once price has been finalized and you can opt in or out then. +1 Quote
+Bartians Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Can you add me to the email list? I love all the Australian symbols. Quote
+AlliedOz Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 Can you add me to the email list? I love all the Australian symbols. All added into the mailing list, info to be sent closer to the event date 27th 28th July. Cheers to all who e-mailed and posted, glad you like the coin, and I know it is always said but the photos do not do this Fox and Hound design justice. Quote
+OHail Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Have not been on the forums in a bit so missed the original offering. I am interested in this beautiful coin if you have any left. Thanks. Quote
+AlliedOz Posted June 14, 2013 Author Posted June 14, 2013 All those who have asked so far are in. I will contact once the coins have arrived with a price, you can opt in or out then. Cheers Quote
+fox-and-the-hound Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Having had the great fortune of handling the samples, I have to say I was not really prepared for the size and heft of these. The depth in the text is outstanding and I couldn't be happier with how close to the original design the actual coin came in most areas and surpassed even in others. Thanks AlliedOz for seeing this project through, it's awesome Quote
+AlliedOz Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 A true treasure trove arrived via Fedex yesterday. Quote
+sparklefingers Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 A true treasure trove arrived via Fedex yesterday. I like this! Quote
+kini_ont Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 A true treasure trove arrived via Fedex yesterday. Wow even a sticker show two to handle it If you had called I would have helped Quote
+AlliedOz Posted July 1, 2013 Author Posted July 1, 2013 Wow even a sticker show two to handle it If you had called I would have helped :laughing: I bet :laughing: Quote
+AlliedOz Posted July 3, 2013 Author Posted July 3, 2013 Sent you an email! Just in time There is but a few left. Quote
+AlliedOz Posted July 30, 2013 Author Posted July 30, 2013 The event was a knock down out and out ripper! All 250 coins have found new homes bar two.. There are two of the No enamel coins going up on e-bay , the first one is up there now for anyone interested. E-Bay Link For all those paid up I have been to the post office today Quote
+fox-and-the-hound Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 Congratulations on the success of the coins and event! Can't wait to see the pictures Quote
+drneal Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) received my coin today...beautiful coin...fox and hound will certainly appreciate the detail work ! ILYK Edited August 9, 2013 by drneal Quote
+nevadanick Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 Received the coins today ... AWESOME !!! Thank you. Quote
+Azure Sky Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 Received my beautiful coin today! Even better in hand then the pictures! Lots of great detail here; so happy to own such a great piece. Quote
+kini_ont Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Received my coins and all I can say is WOW big, bold, beautiful well done! Quote
+gardengorilla Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Oh My! Got my coins today and they are absolutely gorgeous.....and BIG. They sure make me miss Aus so much more Thanks Craig! Quote
+AlliedOz Posted August 27, 2013 Author Posted August 27, 2013 I hope all coins have now arrived. There is the last of the two e-bay coins gone up today for a 5 day auction. Good luck WA Goes BIG Geocoin 1 of 5 Quote
+geoquino Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Hi, how BIG is this BIG coin? What is the diameter and are the regular versions still available? Quote
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