Pi Day?

[+Pan314159]

Does anyone know if there will be a Pi Day coin this time round?

It's only just under 4 months away, so I thought I'd ask. I plan on holding a Pi Day event here.

[oakcoins]

Oakcoins is doing an ULTRA PI DAY GEOCOIN. We will begin on this one, once we get an 12.13.14 Geocoin out of the way. This will be an amazing Geocoin and can't wait to reveal it soon.

[+Crowesfeat30]

Awesome! I am deffo having an event on that day. Can't wait to see what you've come up with.

 

CF30

[+Pan314159]

Oakcoins is doing an ULTRA PI DAY GEOCOIN. We will begin on this one, once we get an 12.13.14 Geocoin out of the way. This will be an amazing Geocoin and can't wait to reveal it soon.

 

That is awesome! If it's another group coin, I would very much like to participate.

[+Bartians]

Let's have a sneak peak.

[+Crowesfeat30]

Let's have a sneak peak.

+1.

 

CF30

 

[+nevadanick]

Let's have a sneak peak.

+1.

 

CF30

 

+ me 2 ...

[+geodarts]

Our daughter is getting married on pi day. This could be a fun one . . .

[+bjmccacher]

I'm hoping for a multi event day. I'd participate

[+Pan314159]

Sneak peek?

[oakcoins]

We will be starting the PI day coin Project November 15th. We are hoping for this to be a MEGA PI Day project. What are your thoughts on the 2 part coin? We really like how the 12-13-14 day coin looks with the attachment and really want to know what people feel about that feature.

 

SEEN HERE:

[+yanagi]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[+Pan314159]

To be honest, I have a few two-part coins and pathtag carriers, and I can't say I'm a fan of them so far. They always feel like the two parts don't fit together properly (even though I know they probably do), and like the magnets won't hold and they are about to fall apart (even though I know they probably won't).

 

I'd personally rather have a decent one-piece coin with great colours and sculpt rather than a two-part coin.

 

That may just be the ones I've seen so far though. Without knowing how it would actually work in this case, that's all I can say really.

[+LadyBee4T]

We will be starting the PI day coin Project November 15th. We are hoping for this to be a MEGA PI Day project. What are your thoughts on the 2 part coin? We really like how the 12-13-14 day coin looks with the attachment and really want to know what people feel about that feature.

 

SEEN HERE:

 

It really depends on the specific coin design to me and of course the end cost. If a two piece coin becomes too costly for my attendees they may be very awesome but they wouldn't sell.

[+avroair]

Does anyone know if there will be a Pi Day coin this time round?

 

Yes I have a design in the works.

[+Hum...Whereisit?]

Sneak peek?

 

[+Hum...Whereisit?]

Let's have a sneak peak.

+1.

 

CF30

 

[+Pan314159]

Sneak peek?

 

 

That looks very interesting...

 

Can't wait to see the whole design!

[+Pan314159]

We will be starting the PI day coin Project November 15th. We are hoping for this to be a MEGA PI Day project.

 

How's it going? Has this started? How do we sign up for it?

Really excited about this project.

Edited November 17, 2014 by Pan314159

[+mamoreb]

I might be interested in a pi day coin project. Two-piece not necessary for me, but I might accept if that's what is offered. I hope more information will be available here.

[oakcoins]

HERE IT IS! The ULTRA PI Coin

Final Design will come out shortly with Time Line and ordering Options. Please post comments and or suggestions prior to the Final Design Approval. We are working on the Color by Number Version and will have that out to everyone shortly as well.

 

 

[+Pan314159]

What does the Greek writing on the side mean?

[oakcoins]

What does the Greek writing on the side mean?

 

It says TRACKABLE@GEOCACHING.COM We tried to use the Mathematical symbols to create that. It is our version of the mind will read what it wants to read in the letters provided.

[+nevadanick]

At "3.5mm" you are saying the diameter will be the same as the thickness ???

 

Something like a ball bearing then ...

 

Edited November 17, 2014 by nevadanick

[+Pan314159]

Is there any idea how much participating in this project would cost?

And how much more it would be including postage for those of us in Europe?

 

I really want to take part, but I need to work out if I can afford it before getting too excited.

[+TwoFingersDown]

I plan to have a few events that day. I'll get in on this coin for a Nebraska version.

[+Pan314159]

Has anyone heard about these yet? Has sign-up started?

[oakcoins]

We will be getting the Ultra Pi Day coin started after Thanksgiving. We are still working on a few details, but I think the coin will look amazing. We are in the middle of getting the 12-13-14 coins out this weekend and will get the Pi day coin ready to go live next week.

[oakcoins]

At "3.5mm" you are saying the diameter will be the same as the thickness ???

 

Something like a ball bearing then ...

 

 

Nevadanick,

 

We were trying to do something pretty amazing with the Ball Bearing Pi Day Coin concept but can't figure out how to add GLOW to the coin. So we are playing around with the size a little. We will probably work out more like a 2 Inch Coin. Good eye.

[+Pan314159]

We will be getting the Ultra Pi Day coin started after Thanksgiving. We are still working on a few details, but I think the coin will look amazing. We are in the middle of getting the 12-13-14 coins out this weekend and will get the Pi day coin ready to go live next week.

 

Great! Can't wait.

[+Pan314159]

Bumping this topic in the hope that there is news...

[oakcoins]

Bumping this topic in the hope that there is news...

 

Hi All,

 

We should be sending out the news letter next week. We will post here first. Janae is finishing up the Mardi Gras one right now.

[oakcoins]

Hi everyone,

 

Janae is ready for you to start your PI coins. Here is the link

 

http://www.geoswag.com/ultra-pi-day-world-wide-multi-event-geocoin.html

Edited December 10, 2014 by oakcoins

[+Pan314159]

Are these sort of group coins always a minimum order of 50? I've not done one before.

 

Also, is there any estimate for how much mailing 50 coins to the UK or Europe would be? I know it would have to be worked out individually for each order, but even a vague idea would be useful.

 

I'm trying to work out if I can afford this...

 

If I can't afford to get my own version made, would there be a GeoSwag version that event owners could just buy a few of to have at an event? It would be nice to at least have 5 or 10 if I can't afford a whole 50.

[+Shilo]

Any explanation on how to fill out this form? I'm new to this.

 

The coin diagram has 17 numbers with 12 having a A, B and C. The form only goes to 12(including the A, B and C). So 13-17 are set for us already?

 

Anywhere we can see our color scheme? Or is it just in your head?

 

And regular PMS color. Where are they charted at? I see the translucents, pearl and the glitter.

[+rhodesisland]

I'd love some guidance too! Also new to designing coins but would love to try this for my event! Any place we can go for directions?

[+rhodesisland]

And when is the deadline to complete the design? What is the minimum order? Etc, etc, etc!

HEY! I found the directions and time table at Geoswag's coin creation page! Thanks!

Now I'll look at that for a bit before getting underway!

Edited December 14, 2014 by rhodesisland

[+Six Little Spookies]

So how many are in for this so far? I'd prefer a smaller minimum, like 25. 50 is going to be tough for me to move.

 

Anyway, I'm in Afghanistan for the next several months so that's where my event will be held.

[+Pan314159]

I'll be running an event in London, UK.

 

I really wanted to be in on this and make a personal coloured Pi coin, but there's no way I can afford (or sell) the 50 coin minimum. If we could do it in a smaller minumium (15, 20, or 25), I'd be able to do it, but 50 just isn't doable.

[+Shilo]

I went in with another nearby caching group here in Georgia. Should be able to move 50 in the metro Atlanta area.

[+islander1988]

I'll be running an event in London, UK.

 

I really wanted to be in on this and make a personal coloured Pi coin, but there's no way I can afford (or sell) the 50 coin minimum. If we could do it in a smaller minumium (15, 20, or 25), I'd be able to do it, but 50 just isn't doable.

 

Do you know any cachers in a nearby city who would be interested in hosting an event that you could split an order with? When I held my 12-12-12 event I split an order with another cacher hosting an event about an hour away. You may also ask Oakcoins if it's possible to have a single order shipped to two locations if you partner with someone farther away. An auction I saw on Ebay for one of the 12-13-14 coins (search for auction 271707740718) made it look like Ontario and Texas events split a coin order.

[+Pan314159]

I thought of that, but geocoins aren't as big a thing here, and also the date is normally written the other way, DDMMYY, so I doubt I could find anyone to split with.

[+Six Little Spookies]

Don't know if it is intentional or not, (perhaps to avoid such date-writing differences) but it seems they've left off mention of the date entirely.

[+nevadanick]

Don't know if it is intentional or not, (perhaps to avoid such date-writing differences) but it seems they've left off mention of the date entirely.

 

Adding 2015 at least would be great ... unless they plan on using the same art and dies for the following year/s and just changing colors. That seems to be a trend lately.

 

I would be up for taking 5 off someone's hands for our 3-14 event. No way we can handle or get rid of 50. We just don't have that kind of coin demand here.

 

But - only if the date '2015' is added somewhere on the coin.

Edited December 22, 2014 by nevadanick

[+Pan314159]

Don't know if it is intentional or not, (perhaps to avoid such date-writing differences) but it seems they've left off mention of the date entirely.

 

Adding 2015 at least would be great ... unless they plan on using the same art and dies for the following year/s and just changing colors. That seems to be a trend lately.

 

I would be up for taking 5 off someone's hands for our 3-14 event. No way we can handle or get rid of 50. We just don't have that kind of coin demand here.

 

But - only if the date '2015' is added somewhere on the coin.

 

Agreed - I would have liked it to say "Pi Day 2015" on it somewhere on it too. Leaving the date off so that there's no international differences is a good idea though.

[+Six Little Spookies]

Don't know if it is intentional or not, (perhaps to avoid such date-writing differences) but it seems they've left off mention of the date entirely.

 

Adding 2015 at least would be great ... unless they plan on using the same art and dies for the following year/s and just changing colors. That seems to be a trend lately.

 

I would be up for taking 5 off someone's hands for our 3-14 event. No way we can handle or get rid of 50. We just don't have that kind of coin demand here.

 

But - only if the date '2015' is added somewhere on the coin.

 

I will certainly have 5 available for you if you decide you want them. I too would like to see 2015 on the coin.

[+Pan314159]

I've emailed them about the 2015 thing. I'll let you all know if I get a reply.

[+nevadanick]

Don't know if it is intentional or not, (perhaps to avoid such date-writing differences) but it seems they've left off mention of the date entirely.

 

Adding 2015 at least would be great ... unless they plan on using the same art and dies for the following year/s and just changing colors. That seems to be a trend lately.

 

I would be up for taking 5 off someone's hands for our 3-14 event. No way we can handle or get rid of 50. We just don't have that kind of coin demand here.

 

But - only if the date '2015' is added somewhere on the coin.

 

I will certainly have 5 available for you if you decide you want them. I too would like to see 2015 on the coin.

 

Deal ... !! Thank you.

[+Pan314159]

Nick - I also sent you a private message through FB.

[+nevadanick]

Nick - I also sent you a private message through FB.

 

Got it. and replied. Thank you !