| - 1.75 Zoll (ca. 44 mm), Dicke 3.5 mm |
| - Vorderseite:plastische 3D Darstellung einer Iris Blende |
| - Rückseite: Fotodruck mit Epoxid-Dom |
| - Glitterfarbe in den Ornamenten |
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Das Design diese Geocoins stammt von "Mambo"
The Geocaching Snowman in Summer is made of stamped bronze imitation hard enamel with black nickel plating. It measures 1.75"" and 3mm thick. This 2-D design as 13 colors on the front and 12 colors on the back. Engraved tracking code is on the back of the coin. It is packaged in a PVC pouch This coin is trackable with it's own icon.
| Dimensions | 1.75 inches |
| Thickness | 4.0mm |
| Finish | Antique Silver |
| Enameling | GREEN Glitter |
| Trackable? | Yes |
| Has Icon | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.0 inches |
| Thickness | 5.0mm |
| Finish | Black Nickel |
| Enameling | Soft Enamel |
| Trackable? | Yes |
| Has Icon | Yes |
Chris Mackey's Design Commentary:
When asked to take part in designing the Official PA Geocoin for 2009 I was delighted to be approached and then immediately concerned that I would do PA justice with my design. Being a particularly poor student of history, I had my work cut out for me. I began by narrowing down my target by concentrating on the region where I lived and by chance discovered some amazing facts, met some amazing people and had a life changing experience as well.
About ten minutes down the road the National Park System and U.S. Department of the Interior developed the Steamtown National Historic Site. It is the only place in the National Park System where the story of steam railroading, and the people who made it possible, is told. With a little investigation I learned to my surprise and delight that the first railroad in the nation began only a block and a half from my home and traveled over a mountain, through Fox's yard and all the way to nearby Honesdale, PA. It carried the coal that powered New York City and fueled the Industrial Revolution. The coal carried on these rails was transferred to the Delaware and Hudson Canal system where it went through the longest water-lock system in the world being more than twice the length of the Panama Canal!
I visited the D&H offices in Honesdale that now house the Wayne County Historical Society Museum (since 1939) and learned a wealth of information. The offices are another national landmark and attended by a wonderful staff of enthusiastic history buffs. I was thrilled to meet Nancy, the caretaker and historian in charge of the museum. After spending an afternoon learning the amazing story of the Lion, I finally approached the lead historian with my idea for the geocoin. Imagine my surprise when she told me her son is a Geocacher and thought it would be a great idea! The project was moving full steam ahead, but the surprises kept coming. A short time later Fox and I were invited to take a working model of the Lion out from the glass display case of the museum and operate it on an actual track near Lansdale, PA. Under the close supervision of the engineers, we were able to fire up the coal and had the boiler steaming in short order. Out onto the tracks and down the rails we went! The tiny scale model pulled Fox, his daughter and myself without the slightest hesitation. I could only imagine the awesome power of the real engine the first time it charged up the mountain.
This coin is a tribute to the legacy of Pennsylvania and it's debut of railroading in the United States. The lion should be a symbol of pride for every Pennsylvanian and I hope this coin represents that legacy with honor.
The coin itself is encircled by the tracks of the Gravity Railroad and the spokes are replicants of the original spokes on the coal cart pulled by the lion. The 180th Anniversary of the Lion is proudly displayed over the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company's trademark shield. The face of the lion in it's traditional place on the face of the boiler challenges the task set before it as it claims it's place in the history of American railroading. Though much debate rages over the birthplace of American railroads no one can dispute the fact that Pennsylvania had the honor of being the first to pioneer the locomotive.
THE HISTORY:
The "STOURBRIDGE LION" was the first locomotive to run on a railway in America, and was operated between Honesdale and Seely's Mills in Pennsylvania on the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company's railroad, August 8, 1829.
On March 13, 1823, The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company obtained rights from the Legislature of Pennsylvania, authorizing them to construct a canal from the mouth of the Lackawaxen to the present site of Honesdale and also to construct a railroad from their coal beds at Cardondale to the head of this canal.
In January, 1828, Horatio Allen left New York for England and contracted for four locomotives, one of which, the "STOURBRIDGE LION," built by Foster, Rastrick and Company of Stourbridge, England, was shipped in February, 1829, unloaded in New York, May 14, and then taken to Honesdale, PA., arriving the later part of July, where it was placed on the track and prepared for service.
One of the Company's coal wagons was fitted up to serve as a tender and a box added under the boiler, built around the junction of the two exhaust pipes form the cylinders with the single exhaust pipe to the stack, from which water flowing form the tender was pumped into the boiler. This was probably the first feed water heater in America.
The name LION was suggested by the fancy of a workman, who painted on the circular front , the head of a fierce-looking lion in bright colors, covering nearly the entire area.
Early in the forenoon of August 8, 1829, the "STOURBRIDGE LION" was "fired up" with Lackawaxen coal and ready to go. It was run back and forth on the straight portion of the track by Mr. Allen and then set forth on its history-making trip, for it was the first locomotive to run on a railroad in the Western Hemisphere, covering a distance of about one and a half miles to Seely's Mills, where it was reversed and returned to its starting point.
The trial was a failure despite the beautiful performance of the Lion. The original specification for the locomotive had specified a maximum weight of 4 tons. The Lion and her sisters weighed in at 7.5 tons, nearly double the specified weight. The track made of hemlock rails with iron railcap with tie spacing of 10' between ties had been constructed for a much lighter locomotive and would not support the greater weight of the locomotives. Sadly, the Lion and her sisters were retired to other uses. The only remaining pieces of these locomotives are the boiler from the Lion and one of the cylinders from the America, both in the possession of the Smithsonian. All traces of the Delaware and the Hudson Locomotives disappeared after the locomotives had been delivered to Honesdale.
| Dimensions | 1.75 inches |
| Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Finish | Antique Brass |
| Enameling | Soft Enamel with Translucent |
| Trackable? | Yes |
| Has Icon | Yes |
This is a really cool design with lots of detail and mystique, and REAL Swarovski crystals, which really give the coin life. Mr. Mackey has this to say:
When the Tempting the Fates project began we desired a coin that would put fear into the hearts of would be thieves. We called upon the denizens of the underworld to watch over these coins and strike retribution against their enemies. When the Fortune Favors the Bold project began we threw caution to the wind as humans often do and dared the world to do it's level best, but promised that nothing would deter our gracious nature to share our traveling coins. This time we call upon a much higher set of powers to protect our coins. With the aid of the heavens themselves (and you of course) our travelers are ready to quest forth and record their incredible travels around the world.
We begin with research, more research and yet even more research to find the keys to protecting our coins from the muggles and mishaps that plague geocoins. To our delight we found both the necessary keys and the heavenly guardians of all things geocaching along the way.
Our story begins with King Solomon in the 10th Century B.C. and his incredible story. When given the chance by God himself to have absolutely anything one could possibly desire like wealth or power, he instead chose wisdom and knowledge to rule justly over his people. The heavens answered by rewarding him with such knowledge as has never been known before or after his lifetime. Much of his knowledge has been recorded and among those records are seals of protection calling upon all manner of otherworldy creatures to aid man in his goals.
"Thus saith the Lord: According to thy word have I given unto thee a wise and understanding heart, so that before thee was none like unto thee, nor ever shall arise." - The Key of Solomon, translated into Latin from the Hebrew idiom
In researching we learn that there is an Archangel known to Solomon as being dedicated to presiding over treasures, protecting them from the eyes of would-be thieves and revealing treasures to those of pure heart who hunt their locations. This Archangel is Paraseil and his powers are beyond our comprehension. The seals required to call upon this powerful host are imprinted on this coin along with the seal known commonly as the First Pentacle of Jupiter. "This serveth to invoke the Spirits of Jupiter and especially those whose names are written around the Pentacle, among whom Parasiel is the Lord and Master of Treasures and teacheth how to become possessor of places wherein they are." - Writings from the Greater Key of Solomon. So be pure of heart and steadfast for this coin is a powerful talisman to the good geocachers of the world.
Among the many items left in the wake of King Solomon and his newfound knowledge was his personal signet ring. It is believed to have been another key in calling upon the heavens for aid and elements of it's design have also made their way onto this coin. Inscribed with what will become known as the Star of David, the ring is inlaid with four jewels and we bring those jewels to this coin as well along with the sillouette of Archangel Paraseil standing guard over this coin and all nearby treasures.
There are more goodies, symbols and secrets hidden within the design and some will be revealed over time in cointests to come while others you might just divine on your own. So Tempt the Fates with the denizens of the underworld if you dare. Find that Fortune Favors the Bold when you throw your fears aside and stride forth in your endeavors. The heavens watch over it all and The Seals of Solomon might just lend its protection to you and your caches if your heart is pure and your intentions are good.
| Dimensions | 1.75 inches |
| Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Finish | Shiny Nickel |
| Enameling | Imitation Hard Enamel |
| Trackable? | Yes |
| Has Icon | Yes |
Here’s your chance to make a difference.
Now you can help Save the AmmoCans!
Ever feel like you’re surrounded by micros?
Film cans at every turn?
The Ammocan is here and it’s on a rise back to the top.
| Dimensions | 1.75 inches |
| Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Finish | Foggy Silver |
| Enameling | Imitation Hard With Translucent |
| Trackable? | Yes |
| Has Icon | Yes |
We’re proud to present another Chris Mackey coin, this time as part of a series.
Back in November 2008, we debuted Harmony Karma.
This is the 2nd coin in the Harmony series, reminding you to look inward to achieve Harmony.
The plain text says "If everything rubs you the wrong way, how will your soul become polished?"
Definitely a great way to continue this theme, and you’ll have to just figure out the Braile text on your own J
This coin is a 1.75" 3.0mm thick coin Pewter based coin.
It is a Two-tone plated coin. The coin is Nickel Plated and the Dragon is Antique Gold Plated with Translucent Imitation Hard Enamel coloring.
They feature a Dragon that wraps around the coin.
They are trackable on Geocaching.com with a unique Icon.
The tracking codes are on the edge of the coin.
These are were designed by Theotokos.
Initial minting is a total of 200 coins.
| - 1,5 Zoll Kantenlänge (ca 38 mm) |
| - 6 Coins (2 x XLE, 2 x LE, 2 x RE) |
- trackable auf Geocaching.com mit eigenem Icon:   |
Dimensions: 1.75" (45mm)
Dimensions: 1.75" (45mm) 
Dimensions: 1.75" (45mm) 
Dimensions: 1.75" (45mm)
Dimensions: 1.75" (45mm) 
Snowman in Winter is made of stamped bronze imitation hard enamel with black nickel plating. It measures 1.75"" and 3mm thick. This 2-D design as 14 colors on the front and 13 colors on the back. Engraved tracking code is on the back of the coin. It is packaged in a PVC pouch This coin is trackable with it's own icon.
Claudia:
Diese Coin ist für mich in vielerlei Hinsicht etwas Besonderes. Als ich den Auftrag bekam, eine Coin für das zweite MEGAEVENT in Deutschland zu designen, landeten zunächst 8 Entwürfe im virtuellen Papierkorb. Da der Name und auch das Motto des Events "Project .G.A.M.E" lautete und die Location ein historisch industrielles Ambiente versprüht, war mein Anspruch, den Look & Feel beider Gegebenheiten in dieser Coin zu verwirklichen: Das Spiel als auch den industriellen Charakter. Es vergingen Wochen...
Irgendwann kam mir die Idee, der Coin die Form eines Zahnrades zu geben und diese drehbar zu machen! Ja, ein Spiel daran zu knüpfen! Die Eventkümmerer waren von der Idee begeistern, also ... gesagt, getan. Der nächste Schritt bestand darin, ein Spiel zu entwickeln, das möglichst unkompliziert zu spielen ist, für Jung und Alt geeignet ist und auch noch Spaß macht. Es folgte ein regelrechter Reifungsprozess. Währenddessen erwies sich die Coin selbst als etwas schwierig, die ersten Muster waren nicht leichtgängig drehbar, und so wurde nochmal in Handarbeit konzipiert und weitere Muster in Auftrag gegeben. Auch die Erschaffung eines Spieles stellt man sich leichter vor, als es ist ;-)
Ich, mein Freund und unser Sohn (zusammen mit Freunden) haben stundenlang "testgespielt" und das Spielkonzept immer wieder verfeinert und ausgereift, bis die finale Version dann fest stand. Am Ende wurde die Zeit knapp und alle bangten, ob wir es überhaupt noch pünktlich schaffen! Und wir schafften es :-)
Bis zum letzten Tag haben die Eventkümmerer und ich das Geheimnis bewahrt, was es mit dieser Coin auf sich hat, wie sie aussieht und welche Besonderheit sie mit sich bringt.
| Sepp & Berta Artist Edition (keine Nachproduktion!)
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| Metall | 2-tone antik kupfer & antik silber
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| Farben | transparent purple und petrol
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| Auflage | 300 Stück limitiert
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| Besonderheit | Spinning Coin (drehbar), die als Spielfigur zusammen mit dem kostenlosen Spielplan "Project .G.A.M.E." funktioniert! |
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