+Pepper Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Washington State how many of you out there think it's a good time to get a coin for our state? I for one think it's high time. I watched CA State coin unfold on the forum and they are already going into there second mint. WE NEED A DESIGN!!!! Lets get this going. Pepper Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I've been thinking about this myself! Let's do it! How about WSGA on the front and a color image of Mt. Rainier on the back? Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Jon if I'm out of line let me know, my thought was to just make it a Washington State coin and keep is seperate from the organization. I'm not sure that all cachers in the state are members of the WSGA, those are just my thoughts. I like the idea of Rainer on back! So who out there besides NavDog can do some desiging? Pepper Quote Link to comment
+Shoknaw Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I'm all for a Washington coin.. Rainier would look good. I'm not all that creative, but I will start the design. How about ROUND. WSGA ?? Is it still alive? I look in on their web site once and a while, but I don't see any activity. Go for it Pepper. Shoknaw Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I'm all for a Washington coin.. Rainier would look good. I'm not all that creative, but I will start the design. How about ROUND. WSGA ?? Is it still alive? I look in on their web site once and a while, but I don't see any activity. Go for it Pepper. Shoknaw A round coin is a great place to start! Pepper Quote Link to comment
Team Levy Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hi all... I'm new to geocaching but I'm all for chipping in on a Washington coin. I have to agree with Team SG and Shoknaw though... I've looked at the WSGA site as I was interested in finding a local chapter. The site doesn't look like it's been updated since 2003 (at least there doesn't appear to have been any meeting minutes posted). I've been hesitant to sign up without knowing if it's still an active organization. But hey... this is about a WA geocoin... where do I sign up?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment
+Gizmo & Brazin Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I would love to see a Washington State GeoCoin. Would those in Eastern WA be put off if Mt Rainer were on it? I love Rainer; I think it is very symbolic of our state. Being as how I am a western WA gal though, is Rainer cool for the entire state? And what about the other side? a GPS? The Geocaching website logo? What is a start up cost? Does a core group all go in on it? Whew.... so many questions! Great idea Pepper! Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I would love to see a Washington State GeoCoin. Would those in Eastern WA be put off if Mt Rainer were on it? I love Rainer; I think it is very symbolic of our state. Being as how I am a western WA gal though, is Rainer cool for the entire state? And what about the other side? a GPS? The Geocaching website logo? What is a start up cost? Does a core group all go in on it? Whew.... so many questions! Great idea Pepper! G & B those are all good questions and that's why it's on this forum so we as a group (the whole state) can hash out all of the details. It may take a bit to get it organized but in the end I think we will all be happy. M10B and I both got our coins made at the same place and I'm pleased with there work and price. I will make a call tomorrow and get updated price lists and post it here, or Jon could do the same. Pepper Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hey I like this idea! Once I get things settled down...moving, etc. job, I would be interested in perhaps buying some of these coins. Great idea! WE need to get with the program. Quote Link to comment
+k7-wave Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think Rainier on one side of the coin would be great. As I'm typing this I am looking at Alabama's beautiful coin. Their geocaching association, the AGA, is prominent on both sides of their coin. It's the size and weight of a Version 1 Moun10Bike coin. Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I would love to see a Washington State GeoCoin. Would those in Eastern WA be put off if Mt Rainer were on it? I love Rainer; I think it is very symbolic of our state. Being as how I am a western WA gal though, is Rainer cool for the entire state? And what about the other side? a GPS? The Geocaching website logo? What is a start up cost? Does a core group all go in on it? Whew.... so many questions! Great idea Pepper! Well, Washington is the evergreen state. Thus my username so how about evergreen trees in color with the cascades in the backdrop. I agree that Rainier is largely westside so we should make it more suitable to state wide. We could set a vote on this though andn see what happens. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Washington State how many of you out there think it's a good time to get a coin for our state? I for one think it's high time. I watched CA State coin unfold on the forum and they are already going into there second mint. WE NEED A DESIGN!!!! Lets get this going. Pepper Beleive it or not, I brought up this very question around the campfire at the WSGA Campout this last weekend. Everyone seemed to like the idea, but thats as far as the discussion went. I would love to see a Washington Coin. Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Jon if I'm out of line let me know, my thought was to just make it a Washington State coin and keep is seperate from the organization. I'm not sure that all cachers in the state are members of the WSGA, those are just my thoughts. I like the idea of Rainer on back! So who out there besides NavDog can do some desiging? Pepper Again I agree, keep it Washington State. Leave WSGA out. Nothing mjuch has happened with that lately it seems. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Rainier can be seen from a surprizingly large section of E Washington. How about the outline of the state on one side - make it easy see where it's from... We are the 'Evergreen State' so shouldn't be made out of evergreens? And, EGH, I know you want 'in' on this, but that would be asking a little too much... Hey, if we can afford it how about a 3 sided coin? Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Rainer and an Evergreen on one side and and yes the out line of the state on the other. Or maybe Ranier on one side the out line of the state on the other with an Evergreen. I really like the idea of an Evergreen someswhere on the coin. Trees and Mountains are the main reason we picked this state. Ohhh so many good choices. Are they going to be numbered? Pepper Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Rainer and an Evergreen on one side and and yes the out line of the state on the other.Or maybe Ranier on one side the out line of the state on the other with an Evergreen. I really like the idea of an Evergreen someswhere on the coin. Trees and Mountains are the main reason we picked this state. Ohhh so many good choices. Are they going to be numbered? Pepper Hey Pepper! If you put an Evergreen(hiker!) on one side can you put a weenie dog too? Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Rainer and an Evergreen on one side and and yes the out line of the state on the other.Or maybe Ranier on one side the out line of the state on the other with an Evergreen. I really like the idea of an Evergreen someswhere on the coin. Trees and Mountains are the main reason we picked this state. Ohhh so many good choices. Are they going to be numbered? Pepper Hey Pepper! If you put an Evergreen(hiker!) on one side can you put a weenie dog too? No, no, no! We all know what dogs like to do on trees! Quote Link to comment
+Shoknaw Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Outline of the state on one side yes, but Oregon has a tree with theirs already. Maybe a profile of George or a GPS (Garmin of course ) Mountain on the other side with a tree. a river.. a salmon jumping.... an Eagle yah an Eagle somewhere. Witty sayings. hmm.. .We love frogs. ..Hiedi lives here. (flag to point out house) ...It isn't about the numbers. Oh Almost forgot to vote yes on numbering. Shoknaw Quote Link to comment
nolenator Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Keep it simple. Numbers yes. Trees and Mountains. Where do I send the check? Peace, Nolenator Quote Link to comment
+Kfam Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Quote: Maybe a profile of George ... ...an Eagle yah an Eagle somewhere. I have a limited quantity of these exact coins! They are just a bit smaller than many of the regular geocoins I've seen (about the size of a quarter) and will fit in many of the popular smaller caches! Only $1.49 each plus reasonable shipping. Place your order now! Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 (edited) I spoke with Rick at D & R Military Coins this moring and he will be sending me an email with price quotes. The money end of the coin will be posted here for all to see. The hard part will be everybody deciding and agreeing on a design to send to mint. Pepper Edited July 16, 2004 by Team SuperGenius Quote Link to comment
nolenator Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 KFAM, got a picture? Peace, Nolenator Quote Link to comment
+travisl Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I've seen those, Kfam. Very nice. The eagle on the back of the coin is incredibly detailed. And unlike the Oregon geocoin, it's silver colored and doesn't seem to tarnish as easily. I know I've seen them in some of the microcaches around here not too long ago. But $1.49? I've know where I can get them, and would sell them for a buck apiece. There's not a lot of space for numbering, though. Maybe on George's forehead. That'd cost extra. Quote Link to comment
+Stump Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I would love to see a Washington State GeoCoin. Would those in Eastern WA be put off if Mt Rainer were on it? We could put a picture of Mt. St. Helens on it. There's a good portion of the mountain in Eastern Washington. I like the idea of the state outline on it. Maybe even include "Home of geocaching.com". Quote Link to comment
+CrimsonWrath Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I'd certainly get some Washington State coins! Go cougs! Another design idea to toss into the mix: An apple. I'd also really like to see them serialized and/or trackable. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 We could put a picture of Mt. St. Helens on it. There's a good portion of the mountain in Eastern Washington. LOL! Maybe we could borrow a quote from the old (very, very old) 'We Love Rain Society': "To rain wash the world and keep wonderful Washington's image wet to discourge crowds". Another design idea to toss into the mix: An apple. That might get confused with Peppers coins (I know, they're peppers - not that easy to tell a part in outline). Quote Link to comment
+Kfam Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 But $1.49? I've know where I can get them, and would sell them for a buck apiece. There's not a lot of space for numbering, though. Maybe on George's forehead. That'd cost extra. Actually, these coins ARE numbered chronologically. You're right about the price being a tad high. For my Geocaching friends only.... $1.00 apiece. Includes shipping Quote Link to comment
Magilla Gorilla Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I like the idea of a salmon jumping out of the river or just a salmon no jumping. There is salmon on both sides of the mountains and other then Alaska Washington state has the best salmon/steelhead fishing in the United States. FISH ON Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Mt. Rainier, forests, salmon, and the Space Needle all scream Washington. Salmon and Rainier ought to have state-wide appeal. Here's another idea to add to the mix: salmon or orcas or ?? done in local native american art style. We'll chip in for a few coins too! Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Other aspect of Washington that fits the eastern half of the state and is very identifiable is Grand Coulee Dam. How about putting "Geocaching Capital of the World" on it, reflecting that it is the home of Geocaching.com? Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 (edited) D & R Military Specialties ”Serving With Honor and Integrity” Home Page: www.militaryspecialties.com Rick McCallum 1280 W. Paseo Del Compadre Sahuarita, AZ 85629 520-399-1527 COMMEMORATIVE COINS Thank you for selecting D & R Military Specialties when ordering coins for your Geocachers. We offer a variety of choices and services when planning your coin such as: Epoxy Painting Enamel Painting Diamond Cut Edging This is what excellent service means to you: 20-30 Day Delivery Free Design of Coin Listed are current prices on 1 ½ inch personalized coins. Type of Coin Quantities/Pricing 100-299 300-499 500-699 700-999 Antique Brass $2.80 $2.75 $2.65 $2.55 Antique Silver $3.20 $3.15 $3.05 $2.95 Antique Gold $3.30 $3.25 $3.15 $3.05 Gold Plated $3.20 $3.15 $3.05 $2.95 Nickel $2.70 $2.65 $2.55 $2.45 Epoxy painted coins are an additional $.50 per side. Enamel painted coins are an additional $.35 per side. Diamond Cut Edges are an additional $.50 per side. 1 ¾ Inch coins are $.50 more than the above prices. 2 Inch Coins are $1.00 more than the above prices. One Time Die Charge is $50.00 per side for 1 ½ inch coins. Shipping is $150.00 per 500 1 ½ inch coins. We appreciate the Washington State Geocacher’s support of our company! For this reason we would like to to offer a 15% discount on the coins and options listed above. (die charges and shipping already reflect my cost as Pepper drives a hard bargain ; ) So there it is folks! Pepper Edited July 17, 2004 by Team SuperGenius Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Oops sorry about the table my cut and paste did not turn out to good. Pepper Quote Link to comment
+Gizmo & Brazin Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 (edited) So if we ordered 500 of any of the above coins, it would add $.50/coin? So the Antique silver, for instance, would be $3.55 each? I would still get a few, but not a lot at that price. They would make great FTF's, but the price would prohibit my ordering as many as I would like. Sorry, I missed the 15% discount. Net price on the above coin that I was talking about would then be $3.02? Edited July 17, 2004 by Gizmo & Brazin Quote Link to comment
+GrnXnham Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 $150 for shipping 500 coins? Isn't that a little high? These things can't weigh that much! Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 $150 for shipping 500 coins? Isn't that a little high? These things can't weigh that much! Uhhh....I'll have to get with Rick on that one, I think I paid sixty dollars for shipping on my order of 100 coins! If i'm not mistaken Rick said it's .35 shipping per coin. The coins are top quaility! WE NEED A DESIGN!!! Pepper Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Was the cost of numbering the coins discussed? What about the idea of smallest blank area the people could have engraved to personalize the coins? To paraphrase an old joke at Boeing: How about a Rainier plane fly above Mt Boeing? Let's see, we've had geography (Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens), people (George), fish (salmon), birds (eagle), plants (evergreen, apple), building/structure (Grand Coulee Dam), what are we missing... Ah - Space Needle, totem pole, floating bridges, hydroplanes, rhododendron. Hey, maybe we should make it a plaque so we can fit it all on! Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Jester I was just checking the price quote and I don't see where Rick put in the cost of numbering and I don't remember how much the cost was on that, I numbered my own coins. Well actuall I didn't number them Mr. Team IAG did the numbering for me (GREAT GUY)! If we had them numbered who would carrie the site for tracking. Maaaybe somedody could talk to Jeremy his site does tracking and it's already in place. Love the idea for a blank bar on the coin for personalizing!. Conejo Cahers have a personalized bar on there coins and it's nice. Pepper Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Jester I was just checking the price quote and I don't see where Rick put in the cost of numbering and I don't remember how much the cost was on that, I numbered my own coins.Well actuall I didn't number them Mr. Team IAG did the numbering for me (GREAT GUY)! If we had them numbered who would carrie the site for tracking. Maaaybe somedody could talk to Jeremy his site does tracking and it's already in place. Love the idea for a blank bar on the coin for personalizing!. Conejo Cahers have a personalized bar on there coins and it's nice. Pepper Got lucky and got one of thoe Conejo coins earlier this spring at a cache in Seattle...I believe Cgal was first finder of that cache...came all the way from the coast. Quote Link to comment
CurmudgeonlyGal Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Got lucky and got one of thoe Conejo coins earlier this spring at a cache in Seattle...I believe Cgal was first finder of that cache...came all the way from the coast. Well, somebody had to find that dadgum thing! While I didn't manage to find a cool geocoin, I did get yelled at by some delusional, half-wit wandering through the park. Was glad I had a manly man with me that day. Quote Link to comment
+Navdog Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Pepper emailed me and asked if I would draw up something to help visualize a few ideas that you guys have been talking about so far. There is obviously room on the state outline side of the coin for some wording also. Permission for logo usage would obviously have to be granted. Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) Dang NavDog you are awesome! Now I feel we can move forward from here. Pepper Edited July 18, 2004 by Team SuperGenius Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Dang NavDog you are awesome! Now I feel we go move forward from here. Pepper Kick A** awesome man!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Sagefox Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Dang NavDog you are awesome! Now I feel we go move forward from here. Pepper California agrees. Very nice design!!! Quote Link to comment
+Suziq Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 And if you dont say its mt. Rainier you could easly call it mt Spokane. That way both sides can be happy. Quote Link to comment
+Shoknaw Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Thanks NavDog. The design looks great.. Text for the State side; ....Real cachers do it in the rain... Shoknaw Quote Link to comment
+TeamJiffy Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 You all should put a "*" or something like it at the location of the very first cache on that coin (make it subtle - perhaps a dot or something - not big & tacky). If memory serves me correctly, wasn't the first cache in Washington? Jif Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) Pepper emailed me and asked if I would draw up something to help visualize a few ideas that you guys have been talking about so far. There is obviously room on the state outline side of the coin for some wording also. Permission for logo usage would obviously have to be granted. How about a blank bar across the top of the state so folks can personalize the coin to there liking. Me personally I like the front side the back (state side) is shaping up but needs work and cleaver wording. So far it's great at least we have a good starting point. Pepper Edited July 18, 2004 by Team SuperGenius Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) You all should put a "*" or something like it at the location of the very first cache on that coin (make it subtle - perhaps a dot or something - not big & tacky). If memory serves me correctly, wasn't the first cache in Washington? Jif If you're talking about Ulmer's first cache, then THIS is the official "first" cache. It's located in Oregon, near Estacada I believe. But if you're talking about GC0001 (I may not have the GC# correct)as the first registered cache on GC.com, then I think you're right. Wasn't that a cache in some bunker up near Port Townsend (since been archived I believe)? Edited July 18, 2004 by Touchstone Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 You all should put a "*" or something like it at the location of the very first cache on that coin (make it subtle - perhaps a dot or something - not big & tacky). If memory serves me correctly, wasn't the first cache in Washington? Jif Ya HEY! Oregon is the birthplace of geocaching! Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Hey, I think that design is awesome. Just a thought though. If you use the service that Oregon, California, Texas..... used, you can use the die for one side for free. It isn't as cool I don't think but then it brings the price down to like $2.25 a coin which would mean people ordering more coins and getting more into caches. I'll order a few the way it is, but I'm not putting any $3.75 coin in a cache unless it's for FTF. Quote Link to comment
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