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hide_from_the_kids
08-11-2009, 02:03 PM
For those interested in a 2011 maine geocoin we are looking for designs to be submitted. If you have a design or an idea for a coin please post it here. We will be taking input and designs untill 1/10/2010. This should be enough time for everyone to have a chance to give their input and or designs. With a deadline on designs this should help to expedite the beginning stages of the coin.




In the interest of completing this project in a timely manner, this thread will be closely monitored and moderated. All off-topic or personal remarks will be removed.

brdad
08-11-2009, 08:31 PM
Here is the link to the 2009 coin thread for anyone who wants to consider previous ideas. 2008 Geocaching Maine coin inputs (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3241)

Also, remember if you are not artistic and just have an idea post it here and maybe someone can work with it.

Ekidokai
08-11-2009, 08:34 PM
I really like that winter scene.

hollora
08-11-2009, 08:50 PM
A couple of the links in brdad's post are no longer valid. Could there be a clean post here with the viable submissions and links done please?

Also, I think the former submitters should affirm their willingness for this to be in the consideration for 2011 - JMHO. This could be done by posting on this link and/or someone PMing or EMing them for permission. What was once acceptable, may no longer be - who knows? Sort of a CYA.

Who would one PM or EM with an idea (not ready but needing help) rather than posting it all here?

Great idea on the time line to submit and I presume the same will happen all the way along this time.

Thank you!

brdad
08-12-2009, 06:08 AM
Most of the images plus a few more along with mention of the creator can be found in the photo gallery in the Maine Geocoin Inputs (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/511/page/1)

These are the ones in the link I posted in the previous thread.

Not sure whose this is?
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008-coin1.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2496)

Dr. Who (Rick made a mockup of this with a heart shape, snopwshoes on one side; lobster on the other.
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008_Concept.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2403)

Bassoon (Only visited this site the day he joined, gc.com account has been closed)
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/bassoon2008-coin.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2526)

I think all of these designs are not much more than ideas and need enough improving that permission is not necessary. However, it would be nice if they knew. If we need to discuss that, let's do so in another thread.

As far as who to send ideas to if you don't feel like sharing them here, send them to anyone you know who might be able to get the idea into a rough image. I wish we had a resident computer artist? Anyone? Anyway, I am willing to help time permitting and I am sure others as well. I'm no artist but I can usually get my point across.

In my opinion, if you have an idea (even if it's just in words) and share it here, someone may put it into an image and others may have ideas to make it even better.

attroll
08-12-2009, 12:31 PM
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008-coin1.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2496) http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/1geocoinback.gif (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/461)

I did these. If anyone wants to put them in for 2011 then you have my permission.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008-coin.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2405)
This was put together by me from Dr. Who's design. The coin would be heart shaped.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/bassoon2008-coin.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2526)
Bassoon as Brdad mentioned.

hollora
08-12-2009, 01:55 PM
Thanks folks - the links you posted all work.

hide_from_the_kids
08-13-2009, 11:43 AM
any coin ideas are welcome. keep in mind it should have something about geocachingmaine.org on it to help promote the site. another reminder is if you have an idea and you don't think you can draw ask for help thats how i was able to get my design on the site for the 2009 coin.:)

Haffy
08-13-2009, 11:58 AM
I think a great idea for the next coin would be one in the shape of Maine. I have seen many coins with the state taking on the shape and it would be cool to have one like that. I think everyone knows what the state of Maine looks like of if they didn't they would have after it's made. Incorporate anything you wish on the front and back.

pm28570
08-13-2009, 12:04 PM
2011 will be the 10 year mark for caching in Maine, with the Fort Williams cache being the first. Perhaps a design that incorporates graphics that honor the first cache as well as something that signifies Maine and Geocachingmaine.org.



For those interested in a 2011 maine geocoin we are looking for designs to be submitted. If you have a design or an idea for a coin please post it here. We will be taking input and designs untill 1/10/2010. This should be enough time for everyone to have a chance to give their input and or designs. With a deadline on designs this should help to expedite the beginning stages of the coin.




In the interest of completing this project in a timely manner, this thread will be closely monitored and moderated. All off-topic or personal remarks will be removed.

hide_from_the_kids
08-13-2009, 12:24 PM
a ten year anniversery coin i like that

Ekidokai
08-13-2009, 12:58 PM
2011 will be the 10 year mark for caching in Maine, with the Fort Williams cache being the first. Perhaps a design that incorporates graphics that honor the first cache as well as something that signifies Maine and Geocachingmaine.org.

Really like that idea!

brdad
08-13-2009, 01:11 PM
I like the anniversary idea, and I have an idea to expand on that. But I'm going to have to do some research first.

I like the state outline idea too. I think the argument against that was the back side looks like ... well, like the underside of Maine. We'll have a little better idea how much of an issue of this is when we have the 2009 coins and see the back of them.

Haffy
08-13-2009, 01:34 PM
I think the anniversary idea is cool but we already have the Portland Headlight on a coin so maybe something on a different take for the state. We have other places in the state besides the coast that typifies our state.

attroll
08-13-2009, 01:55 PM
I agree with Haffy on this one.

hide_from_the_kids
08-13-2009, 02:12 PM
i agree also about the coast thing. maybe some stats like how many caches then and how many now.

pm28570
08-13-2009, 02:47 PM
I'm there with you, Rick and Jaime. My view is to honor the 10 year mark and Maine geocaching, certainly not a given cache. With that in mind, there can be many options....from the western mountains of Maine to the coast to Mt Katahdin to inland waters.....I think you get the idea.



I think the anniversary idea is cool but we already have the Portland Headlight on a coin so maybe something on a different take for the state. We have other places in the state besides the coast that typifies our state.

Mainiac1957
08-13-2009, 04:57 PM
Ft Williams was featured on the 2005 Maine coin. Take a look for yourselves.:D

brdad
08-14-2009, 06:51 AM
So my idea on the continuation of the anniversary idea was to have a cache placed as a commemorative cache. This might be placed as the first cache of 2011 (Or the first cache of 1/2/11, which is really 10 years after Maine's first cache was placed) by a chosen individual or placed by this site's account. This cache could then be featured on the coin. I like this idea less after pondering it for a day, mostly because it might not be right to honor a cache which has not stood the test of time.

Either way, it is an idea to ponder nonetheless.

pm28570
08-14-2009, 07:48 AM
I like the idea of a commemorative cache, however I think it can be problematic in a variety of ways. Earlier comments regarding Ft Williams or the light on the coin are valid and spot on. I think my idea was more of a "theme" for the 2011 coin.



So my idea on the continuation of the anniversary idea was to have a cache placed as a commemorative cache. This might be placed as the first cache of 2011 (Or the first cache of 1/2/11, which is really 10 years after Maine's first cache was placed) by a chosen individual or placed by this site's account. This cache could then be featured on the coin. I like this idea less after pondering it for a day, mostly because it might not be right to honor a cache which has not stood the test of time.

Either way, it is an idea to ponder nonetheless.

hide_from_the_kids
08-14-2009, 12:32 PM
So my idea on the continuation of the anniversary idea was to have a cache placed as a commemorative cache. This might be placed as the first cache of 2011 (Or the first cache of 1/2/11, which is really 10 years after Maine's first cache was placed) by a chosen individual or placed by this site's account. This cache could then be featured on the coin. I like this idea less after pondering it for a day, mostly because it might not be right to honor a cache which has not stood the test of time.

Either way, it is an idea to ponder nonetheless.


this has gotten me to think of a different project but i will pm brdad on this and we will see where that goes...

the idea of the coin being an anniversery is a very good one. we don't have to honor the first cache maybe just the sport of caching in maine

pm28570
08-14-2009, 01:26 PM
Exactly, Jaime.



we don't have to honor the first cache maybe just the sport of caching in maine

attroll
08-14-2009, 02:17 PM
I thought that was the intention when our second coin was made. We were going to change the theme each time. We did the coast on the first coin. We did the northern Maine woods on the second. The third coin got off track a little but it is an awesome coin.

pm28570
08-14-2009, 03:06 PM
Is that the 2009 coin?


The third coin got off track a little but it is an awesome coin.

attroll
08-14-2009, 04:22 PM
Is that the 2009 coin?
Yes, that is the one I am referring to.

hide_from_the_kids
08-15-2009, 01:39 AM
well to get on track we could use the white mountains for the western maine area or the farthest point east for the eastern but i would not use anything in central maine for an central located theme for i feel not even augusta is worth mentioning.

brdad
08-15-2009, 06:06 AM
Winter scenes have been mentioned, the 10th anniversary is Jan 2nd, perhaps a snowflake shape?

pm28570
08-15-2009, 07:30 AM
In keeping with the anniversary theme, it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific area. Let's say, something like a coin in the shape of Maine. On the back is a pine tree with a chickadee (state tree and state bird) and on the front a silhouette of a cacher/hiker and wording honoring the 10 year mark of caching in Maine.



well to get on track we could use the white mountains for the western maine area or the farthest point east for the eastern but i would not use anything in central maine for an central located theme for i feel not even augusta is worth mentioning.

hide_from_the_kids
08-15-2009, 01:17 PM
In keeping with the anniversary theme, it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific area. Let's say, something like a coin in the shape of Maine. On the back is a pine tree with a chickadee (state tree and state bird) and on the front a silhouette of a cacher/hiker and wording honoring the 10 year mark of caching in Maine.
try getting this drawn up i can see your idea but i would like to see it. it is definately something to submit.

pm28570
08-15-2009, 02:30 PM
"Drawing" this up by me is not something anyone would want to see :D. I'll work on it over the next few weeks.



try getting this drawn up i can see your idea but i would like to see it. it is definately something to submit.

hide_from_the_kids
08-15-2009, 04:13 PM
"Drawing" this up by me is not something anyone would want to see :D. I'll work on it over the next few weeks.
there might be someone on the site that can help with that. rick and i bounced back and forth for our design for the 2009 coin. but right now i know rick is quite busy but i am sure there are others on the site that can help

attroll
08-15-2009, 08:29 PM
Don't give up on me yet. I can find some time to help I am sure.

kayaking loon
08-16-2009, 12:12 PM
I liked the design with the cabin, the snow and the snowshoes. Or at least I think that's what was on it. One state, Colorado maybe? has some great designs. I'd like to see something "scenic".

attroll
08-16-2009, 02:30 PM
Here is another idea.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2010_coin_idea.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2874)

Sudonim
08-16-2009, 04:09 PM
Here is another idea.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2010_coin_idea.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2874)

Rick, if you do that one, it really needs to be on an 8 sided coin, not round!!!

hollora
08-16-2009, 04:48 PM
Any thought to doing a "coin" with something Maine based on the big piece - perhaps the anniversary......and a medallion hanging down from it on jump rings like the Tsunrisebey 2009 Earth Turtle coins.

Lot of potential there - hang a lobster, hang snowshoes, hang a jeep, or a little piece with a mountain and a beach at the end.

hide_from_the_kids
08-16-2009, 08:19 PM
Any thought to doing a "coin" with something Maine based on the big piece - perhaps the anniversary......and a medallion hanging down from it on jump rings like the Tsunrisebey 2009 Earth Turtle coins.

Lot of potential there - hang a lobster, hang snowshoes, hang a jeep, or a little piece with a mountain and a beach at the end.
can you post a picture of one?

hollora
08-17-2009, 08:49 AM
can you post a picture of one?

Hopefully I remembered how to do this. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/hollora/143_5560.jpg (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/hollora/143_5560.jpg)

Sudonim
08-17-2009, 12:10 PM
Do you buy the two pieces separately, or are they a set?

EMSDanel
08-17-2009, 12:33 PM
Andy, that's one coin as a "set." Also, to throw out another possibility....the coin might include Quoddy Head Lighthouse...the eastern-most point in the United States... now that truly is unique to Maine.

hollora
08-17-2009, 12:45 PM
Do you buy the two pieces separately, or are they a set?

EMSDanel explained it is sold as a set. Interesting note, however, is that the designer is now selling the small part (colored differently than the large double ones she did) as a single small coin (and of course the die was already made - instant second coin with no new die charges - just change your finishes).

Haffy
08-17-2009, 04:20 PM
And so is Kittery Maine...lol

hollora
08-17-2009, 06:54 PM
And so is Kittery Maine...lol

Well, I guess I am seriously out of the loop on your implication for this comment. Would you care to elaborate?

My suggetion was just an option to look at something which had recently been done, sold out successfully and are a viable design alternative.

What does Kittery Maine have to do with a Geocoin design?

Sudonim
08-17-2009, 07:13 PM
Well, I guess I am seriously out of the loop on your implication for this comment. Would you care to elaborate?

My suggetion was just an option to look at something which had recently been done, sold out successfully and are a viable design alternative.

What does Kittery Maine have to do with a Geocoin design?

yeah, I didn't catch that one either. Glad I'm not the only one:p

hollora
08-17-2009, 07:28 PM
yeah, I didn't catch that one either. Glad I'm not the only one:p

Thanks Sudonim....... I am sure after visiting the post of the photo link you have an idea of what I meant and the potential. I am ok with anything.

brdad
08-17-2009, 07:35 PM
I think haffy's post was in response to EMSDanel's "...the coin might include Quoddy Head Lighthouse...the eastern-most point in the United States... now that truly is unique to Maine." post.

And while I think we should do non-coastal coin, Qoddy Head is unique in the fact that is it the easternmost lighthouse in the U.S. as well as being he easternmost benchmark.

With the hangy things - would there be several options, or just one item? It seems you'd have to pay extra for each....

hide_from_the_kids
08-18-2009, 02:44 AM
are both parts trackable or is it only the larger one and the rest an embellishment?

hollora
08-18-2009, 08:58 AM
The coin I showed only had one part attached. I suppose you could do more than one attached part - my thought it would have to be smaller than the little turtle.

The coin shown only one part was trackable on the ones connected together. When Tsunrisebey remints just the smaller part - not attached to the Mama turtle - that is going to be a little trackable one.

Each tracking number would cost $1.50, so to make both parts connected together trackable would cost $3.00 without the cost for the coin. It would be like a coin which has two trackable sides.

As for the cost of the 2 part turtle coins - yes, it was more expensive than a single coin but if unique enough folks will pay it. This particular coin sold out over 250 in less than 5 minutes (It was $13.00 including shipping).

Think that answers all the questions.
It is just an option. There are many beautiful and creative coins out. I tend to like coins with shapes - the scout knife coins, the rolling firetruck coins, the turtle coins, sea turtle coins, frogs, sea shells, sand dollars - the list goes on.....and add beautiful art = ooh la, la!

hide_from_the_kids
08-19-2009, 06:53 PM
I would love to see this coin in person sometime. This could be quite the option for our coin making different hangy things for it.

hollora
08-19-2009, 06:56 PM
I would love to see this coin in person sometime. This could be quite the option for our coin making different hangy things for it.

I don't have one left but I think my daughter has one she activated - you coming to Mainiac1957's event. I can ask her to bring hers - or if she doesn't make it - to let me have hers for the day. And I think Kayakerinme has one too. It is a pretty coin and lots of options.

Not a $10 coin but worth the extra. Hey, it's an anniversary - right?

kayakerinme
08-19-2009, 10:42 PM
I don't have one left but I think my daughter has one she activated - you coming to Mainiac1957's event. I can ask her to bring hers - or if she doesn't make it - to let me have hers for the day. And I think Kayakerinme has one too. It is a pretty coin and lots of options.
I do have one but not activated. Send me a reminder and I'll bring it north to the last cache bashe.

hide_from_the_kids
08-22-2009, 08:17 PM
i am trying to get that day off. i would like to see one of the coins in person.


rick i got one of those designs stuck in my head i might need some help again.


after reading i get the feeling some people are leaning towards a anniversary coin are there any other ideas out there? speak up let us know..

attroll
08-25-2009, 09:54 AM
rick i got one of those designs stuck in my head i might need some help again.

Not a problem just let me know.

hide_from_the_kids
08-26-2009, 09:10 AM
not a problem just let me know.
i am working on the rough sketch then i will try to scan it in

hide_from_the_kids
08-31-2009, 02:18 PM
just a reminder to keep this moving along. any suggestions for the 2011 coin are welcome if you have an idea put it in. this is only the begining stage. so any ideas are welcome.:)

benandtina
09-02-2009, 10:41 AM
Hi :)

I have an idea and I am attaching an image to show what I was thinking, but the image is very rough. I only spent about 30 minutes on it... I just want a way to show what I am thinking. It may end up being too busy for a small coin, so I don't know if it would even work out.

Basically, my idea is that we poll members of the board to suggest items (caching related or Maine related) that come to mind when they think of their Geocaching in Maine experiences. Then we include all of those items, or the top however many repeated items, inside the image of a map of Maine.

For my example, I included a lobster trap, lighthouse, snow covered mountains, tent, ammo boxes, pine trees, moose and lobster.

Thoughts?

hide_from_the_kids
09-02-2009, 10:52 AM
i like this idea too. the moose looks like it was smiling.:)

attroll
09-02-2009, 11:20 AM
Hi :)

I have an idea and I am attaching an image to show what I was thinking, but the image is very rough. I only spent about 30 minutes on it... I just want a way to show what I am thinking. It may end up being too busy for a small coin, so I don't know if it would even work out.

Basically, my idea is that we poll members of the board to suggest items (caching related or Maine related) that come to mind when they think of their Geocaching in Maine experiences. Then we include all of those items, or the top however many repeated items, inside the image of a map of Maine.

For my example, I included a lobster trap, lighthouse, snow covered mountains, tent, ammo boxes, pine trees, moose and lobster.

Thoughts?
I like that design but I think it is to busy. That may be to much to all fit on the coin in any detail. Will have to hear from Andy on this one.

Sudonim
09-02-2009, 11:57 AM
I like that design but I think it is to busy. That may be to much to all fit on the coin in any detail. Will have to hear from Andy on this one.

I agree with Rick. This looks great on my screen when it's 10" high, but lots of the detail would have to be simplified or lost sizing to a coin. A few clear details work better than lots of them. I do like the lobster trap acting as a texture fill for the bottom of the state, maybe 1 or 2 images filling the state in a 3d sculpted look?

Opalsns
09-03-2009, 02:50 PM
OK,
I'd like to make a suggestion, Not for me because I'm not entering any coin designs, but
Maybe the winning coin designer from the prior Minted coin , in this case being HFTK,
take the next coin off and let Rick help someone else with their design so someone like benandtina or anyone else have a fair chance at a winning design. I like B+Ts idea. With your knowledge, Rick, and computer software, can you help them? Maybe bring the design into scale????

Opalsns

benandtina
09-03-2009, 03:35 PM
Thanks for the feedback everyone :) After I read the comments I thought to shrink my idea down and see what it looks like at 1.25 inches... it's pretty bad, haha. I lost the moose's smiley face and the mountains look like ocean. Don't worry, I'll keep fooling with my idea and see if I can come up with something more appropriate to enter!

Haffy
09-03-2009, 04:15 PM
OK,
I'd like to make a suggestion, Not for me because I'm not entering any coin designs, but
Maybe the winning coin designer from the prior Minted coin , in this case being HFTK,
take the next coin off and let Rick help someone else with their design so someone like benandtina or anyone else have a fair chance at a winning design. I like B+Ts idea. With your knowledge, Rick, and computer software, can you help them? Maybe bring the design into scale????

Opalsns

Didn't think this was a competion, I think they are just requesting any ideas from everyone. Why don't you want to submit any ideas anyway?. You seem to have a knack for coming up with ideas on your own personal coins and I'm sure any ideas from you on the next Maine coin will be unique as well. This is the Maine geocoin and not just an individuals.

WhereRWe?
09-03-2009, 06:13 PM
Didn't think this was a competion, I think they are just requesting any ideas from everyone. Why don't you want to submit any ideas anyway?.

I fully agree. This is NOT a competition to design a coin, with a "winning" design. Anyone can suggest a design, and the members can suggest changes or additions. What we are soliciting are idea - not a final coin design.

It will ultimately be up to the GCM.org members to decide what they want on the geocoin. The advisory board should be there to limit neverending debate on the design.

Opalsns
09-03-2009, 06:17 PM
Didn't think this was a competion, I think they are just requesting any ideas from everyone. Why don't you want to submit any ideas anyway?. You seem to have a knack for coming up with ideas on your own personal coins and I'm sure any ideas from you on the next Maine coin will be unique as well. This is the Maine geocoin and not just an individuals.



Read my post again Haffy.

I recommended not having repeat winners and asked Rick if he could help B+T with their design. No War declared.
And I make my own coins. I don't want to make a Maine coin. I hope that satisfies your curiosity.

In the end, it's a competition on who's design gets voted in, or there would not be a need for a vote.

Opalsns
09-03-2009, 06:21 PM
I fully agree. This is NOT a competition to design a coin, with a "winning" design. Anyone can suggest a design, and the members can suggest changes or additions. What we are soliciting are idea - not a final coin design.

It will ultimately be up to the GCM.org members to decide what they want on the geocoin. The advisory board should be there to limit neverending debate on the design.


OH, I see. This coin will be designed on this thread with everyone suggesting ideas and then Maybe Rick or someone with the software will put it all together and show us the outcome and if there should be a change, it would be the change that gets voted on? There won't be a final 5 or 6 coin ideas and folks vote for the one they like, like last coin.
Did I say that right?

WhereRWe?
09-03-2009, 06:59 PM
There won't be a final 5 or 6 coin ideas and folks vote for the one they like, like last coin.


I'm not running the show, but this is exactly the way I envision it. While the members might really like one submission, I would hope that proposed geocoins offered here are NOT offered as "take it or leave it" designs. And I don't think I'm expressing myself well tonight...

:o:o

Opalsns
09-03-2009, 07:02 PM
I'm not running the show, but this is exactly the way I envision it. While the members might really like one submission, I would hope that proposed geocoins offered here are NOT offered as "take it or leave it" designs. And I don't think I'm expressing myself well tonight...

:o:o


That's OK , the weekend is almost here!!!!!!!

brdad
09-03-2009, 07:59 PM
Correct, if we came up with several ideas we might have to vote on them. No one is a winner or has the winning design. It is not a competition. One person may have an idea everyone likes, or maybe several ideas will be incorporated into one design. That is the whole idea for this discussion. No one even needs to have an entire coin idea, if you think it should be a Winter scene, suggest it, if you suggest it should be a moose shape, suggest that. If you have an idea for an entire coin design, by all means submit that - just be willing to have others suggest modifications.

The more input we can get from a larger number of members, the more the coin represents us as a group.

Opalsns
09-03-2009, 08:36 PM
Much better way to do it!!!!!!!!!

If I May suggest...

No Black or "gun metal'
Maine is a beautiful State Chock Full of color. Making the state so dark, is Morbid to me.
What about a coin Shaped like a lighthouse , the top area could have the windows removed if there is a need to attach it to something. Or a Pine cone that's hinged Like LT Cache.Or how about a coin size # 10 and pics that represent Maine could be put on the numbers and on the back ...
MAINE
Celebrating
10 years
of
GeoCaching

WhereRWe?
09-04-2009, 06:21 AM
Correct, if we came up with several ideas we might have to vote on them. No one is a winner or has the winning design. It is not a competition. One person may have an idea everyone likes, or maybe several ideas will be incorporated into one design. That is the whole idea for this discussion. No one even needs to have an entire coin idea, if you think it should be a Winter scene, suggest it, if you suggest it should be a moose shape, suggest that. If you have an idea for an entire coin design, by all means submit that - just be willing to have others suggest modifications.

The more input we can get from a larger number of members, the more the coin represents us as a group.

Sheesh! This is what I was trying to say! LOL!

hide_from_the_kids
09-14-2009, 10:18 AM
Here is what we have had suggested so far:

most of the images plus a few more along with mention of the creator can be found in the photo gallery in the maine geocoin inputs (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/511/page/1)

these are the ones in the link i posted in the previous thread.

Not sure whose this is?
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008-coin1.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2496)

dr. Who (rick made a mockup of this with a heart shape, snopwshoes on one side; lobster on the other.
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008_concept.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2403)

bassoon (only visited this site the day he joined, gc.com account has been closed)
http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/bassoon2008-coin.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2526)




http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008-coin1.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2496) http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/1geocoinback.gif (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/461)

i did these. If anyone wants to put them in for 2011 then you have my permission.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2008-coin.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2405)
this was put together by me from dr. Who's design. The coin would be heart shaped.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/bassoon2008-coin.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2526)
bassoon as brdad mentioned.


i think a great idea for the next coin would be one in the shape of maine.


2011 will be the 10 year mark for caching in maine and something that signifies maine and geocachingmaine.org.


winter scenes have been mentioned, the 10th anniversary is jan 2nd, perhaps a snowflake shape?


in keeping with the anniversary theme, it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific area. Let's say, something like a coin in the shape of maine. On the back is a pine tree with a chickadee (state tree and state bird) and on the front a silhouette of a cacher/hiker and wording honoring the 10 year mark of caching in maine.


i liked the design with the cabin, the snow and the snowshoes. Or at least i think that's what was on it. One state, colorado maybe? Has some great designs. I'd like to see something "scenic".


here is another idea.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/data/511/thumbs/2010_coin_idea.jpg (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2874)


any thought to doing a "coin" with something maine based on the big piece - perhaps the anniversary......and a medallion hanging down from it on jump rings like the tsunrisebey 2009 earth turtle coins.

Lot of potential there - hang a lobster, hang snowshoes, hang a jeep, or a little piece with a mountain and a beach at the end.


hi :)

i have an idea and i am attaching an image to show what i was thinking, but the image is very rough. I only spent about 30 minutes on it... I just want a way to show what i am thinking. It may end up being too busy for a small coin, so i don't know if it would even work out.

Basically, my idea is that we poll members of the board to suggest items (caching related or maine related) that come to mind when they think of their geocaching in maine experiences. Then we include all of those items, or the top however many repeated items, inside the image of a map of maine.

For my example, i included a lobster trap, lighthouse, snow covered mountains, tent, ammo boxes, pine trees, moose and lobster.

Thoughts?


much better way to do it!!!!!!!!!

If i may suggest...

No black or "gun metal'
maine is a beautiful state chock full of color. Making the state so dark, is morbid to me.
What about a coin shaped like a lighthouse , the top area could have the windows removed if there is a need to attach it to something. Or a pine cone that's hinged like lt cache.or how about a coin size # 10 and pics that represent maine could be put on the numbers and on the back ...
Maine
celebrating
10 years
of
geocaching
if you have any suggestions about any of the ideas let us know or if you have an idea of youron let us know.

pm28570
09-14-2009, 10:36 AM
Thanks for the reminder Jaime.....I tried to copy Bassoon's image here but couldn't....anyway I'm not too keen on it. The image of Maine is obviously Delorme so there is a copyright issue as well as vertical copy which is hard to read. Mosquitoes? Doesn't do it for me.

The snowshoes are unique, a nice feature. I saw the coin Hollora was mentioning, it's really different. I like the simplicity of Rick's moose and the wording, which says it all. At the risk of sounding egotistical, I keep coming back to the anniversary idea: in keeping with the anniversary theme, it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific area. Let's say, something like a coin in the shape of maine. On the back is a pine tree with a chickadee (state tree and state bird) and on the front a silhouette of a cacher/hiker and wording honoring the 10 year mark of caching in maine.

WhereRWe?
09-14-2009, 01:58 PM
Let's say, something like a coin in the shape of maine. On the back is a pine tree with a chickadee (state tree and state bird) and on the front a silhouette of a cacher/hiker and wording honoring the 10 year mark of caching in maine.[/I]

I like this! I also like the snowshoe idea, but the lobster on the back spoils it. And the mosquito looks stupid. Nearly every state has mosquitoes - why would it be on a Maine geocoin?

pm28570
09-14-2009, 03:20 PM
Is there anyone in the forums that could sketch this out?



Let's say, something like a coin in the shape of maine. On the back is a pine tree with a chickadee (state tree and state bird) and on the front a silhouette of a cacher/hiker and wording honoring the 10 year mark of caching in maine.

Opalsns
09-15-2009, 01:36 PM
I like pm28570's idea, Of the state bird and pine cone and tassles, but we had a State Shape already so maybe a different shape or just oval or something.
I think the Sillouette of a cacher has been over used on coins.

How about ...

The First Decade, On to the Next!

The Pine Tree Cache State with a hand reaching up for a cache or under a root pile.

hide_from_the_kids
09-22-2009, 02:36 PM
i like pm28570's idea, of the state bird and pine cone and tassles, but we had a state shape already so maybe a different shape or just oval or something.
I think the sillouette of a cacher has been over used on coins.

How about ...

The first decade, on to the next!

The pine tree cache state with a hand reaching up for a cache or under a root pile.
maybe you can help paul and draw this up. Like me some people just don't know how to make their computers do some things. Anyone who wants to help can.

hide_from_the_kids
10-09-2009, 11:46 PM
we know there are a few people who are working on an design so chime in and let us know. we will be taking input and designs until jan 10,2010. so yes there is time.

Zoltarus
10-10-2009, 03:19 PM
I would like to see the the State of Maine Seal on a coin. The last time it was tried there was a huge falling out between some geocachers and the Maine Tourist Bureau (who gives permission to use the Maine Seal on behalf of the Governor). We should be mature enough to get past that.
It would show that The State supports Geocaching and vice versa.

Ekidokai
10-11-2009, 11:41 AM
I would like to see the the State of Maine Seal on a coin. The last time it was tried there was a huge falling out between some geocachers and the Maine Tourist Bureau (who gives permission to use the Maine Seal on behalf of the Governor). We should be mature enough to get past that.
It would show that The State supports Geocaching and vice versa.


I like this idea.

kickenemymen
10-16-2009, 12:47 PM
First, let me volunteer some time to this. I'm a graphic designer with reasonable photoshop and illustrator skills. I don't want to spend hours rendering tons of ideas but once the discussion has been boiled down to a few leaders, I can help refine them. Since these the submissions should continue to next year, I'll be available in January to start. ;)

I like the 10th anniversary idea. While I suspect many areas of the country/world will be reaching the same milestone around the same time (or maybe I'm wrong - are we a leader in something?!), it's still something to celebrate. Its definitely important to us!

Thinking about other coins that I really like and about graphic/visual design in general - it's probably best to focus on one idea or 'thing'. I would prefer a snowshoe coin or a lighthouse coin over one that's the state covered in 15 different things.

Back to the anniversary, I also like the idea of a cache placement. Doing it on the 10th anniversary to the day sounds right (1/2/2011 I believe I saw posted). I'm not fully versed on the rules but could we tie the coin to the cache somehow? Like a puzzle? I would expect the cache to be available to anyone but maybe those with the coin would have something extra to find nearby. Perhaps partial coords on the coin, the other part in the cache. Or use the coin to solve/decode a puzzle on the cache. Besides being fun, it might add to the interest in purchasing the coin.

Waterski
10-16-2009, 01:52 PM
I like the idea of the snowflake cut out design as well. Shaped coins always look nice in my opinion. Maybe the words that radiate from the center out to make the flakes, could be the words you all described for a coin, like snowshoe, camping, hiking, pine tree, etc. in tiny words to make the imprint of the flake design.
Or, you could have a spinning snowshoe pair in the middle of the flake,( but I suppose spinners would be expensive), or a small cut out snow shoe attached to the flake with an o-ring, that was imprinted with the words ten year anniverary. That would be different.

Opalsns
10-16-2009, 02:00 PM
I like the snowflake. Maybe with a sun on the back to seasons.
Maybe a big coin, like the size of a birka. I think 3".
Maybe a 10 on one side for 10 years and a 01 on the other side for the first year.
On the snow flake side, maybe have the winter activities ex: Snowshoe, Snowmobile,Sking or Cross Country Sking. and on the sun side the summer activities ex: Kayak, Shore , Lobster, Tent .....

Waterski
10-16-2009, 02:11 PM
I think that would be great. The snowflake cutout, cut also serve as a sun cut out if we made it like the sun rays on the other side. All the winter season words in tiny words on one side, and the the more summer activities on the sunny side. Maybe we could also color it white on one side and yellow on the other side. The state seal could be incorporated if some one really wanted it, or that could be the hanging medallion as well. The seal on one side, the ten year anniversary message could be on the other. Lots of possibilities.

hide_from_the_kids
10-26-2009, 10:28 AM
these are good ideas draw them up and post them you got till 1/10/2010 to get them in. lets keep the ideas coming.

Haffy
10-26-2009, 02:13 PM
Speaking of the new design, any news on the delivery of the "09" coin?

Sudonim
10-26-2009, 02:33 PM
Speaking of the new design, any news on the delivery of the "09" coin?

Should be seeing them next week.

EMSDanel
10-31-2009, 11:38 PM
Ok..... I'll finally chime in here. The problem is, I have no graphic design skills and even fewer computer skills. But.....

What's on your wish list for this coin? Want it to be unique? Want it to be different? Do you want to look at this coin and think "Wow, I'd like one of those." ? Want it to reflect what the world thinks of when they think of Maine?

Some thoughts: There are several coins out there now in the shape of a snowflake. Many states starting in 2005 had a coin with their state seal on it. There are many coins in the shape of the state. While I truly love the design that has been put forward with the camp in the background, smoke coming out of the chimney...it's round. So I offer this possibility.

Have you ever once seen a coin in the shape of a moose? I own over 2,000 coins and I have not. (Sweden has a shield shaped coin with the picture of a moose on it) I'm picturing a coin in the shape of a moose.....wide antlers....if you like the idea of a dangly (like the earth turtle coin) how about a pine cone dangling below one antler? I leave it to the graphic creators here, but the back could have something like "Since 2001, caching the scenic beauty of Maine".

Just one more idea.

lexmano
11-06-2009, 08:40 AM
Should be seeing them next week.

I cannot wait!

cano
11-06-2009, 05:20 PM
What about a circle coin with cut out shape of Maine? This cut out piece may be part of the coin, but it won't be attached to it. Or 3D shape of Maine with hills and valleys. Or a shape of Stud Mill road monster :)

dubord207
11-06-2009, 06:12 PM
How about a typical downtown intersection in Anytown, Maine, with a bunch of "Yes on No" and "No on Yes" political signs proudly displayed?;)

Waterski
11-06-2009, 10:17 PM
EMS Daniel, I am attaching a model for your coin. " Please pick me" he says. Make me famous with a cut out of my headshot.

Waterski
11-06-2009, 10:50 PM
I meant to say SHE says. I have a picture of her boyfriend with plenty of horns as well......just not such a good portfolio headshot.

Opalsns
11-09-2009, 05:22 PM
Careful, It may have been done!

Sudonim
11-09-2009, 06:50 PM
Careful, It may have been done!

That's a cool coin!

Waterski
11-09-2009, 10:30 PM
Sure looks like its been done to me! Back to the drawing board Daniel.

brdad
11-10-2009, 06:40 AM
I wouldn't rule an idea out just because it's been done as long as it was unique enough to be our own. For example, how about a moose coin where the head is one coin and the antlers are another, and they slide together perpendicular to each other.

Waterski
11-10-2009, 10:36 AM
Yes, we may find that the actual cut out shape of the moose or moose head may not have been done.

EMSDanel
11-15-2009, 01:54 AM
Careful, It may have been done!

Yeah, I'm familiar with that coin. What I had in mind was the entire moose, not just a head shot.....with a pine cone dangling from one antler. Still looking for the right pic or drawing of the moose...

Opalsns
11-15-2009, 06:44 PM
That would make an awesome shaped coin Dan!!!

WhereRWe?
11-15-2009, 07:17 PM
Sheesh! Some good ideas coming out here...

Keep thinking! This may be the best GeocachingMaine geocoin yet.

:D:D

hide_from_the_kids
12-07-2009, 02:08 PM
jan 10th is coming soon so please get your designs in.

EMSDanel
12-18-2009, 11:24 PM
Ok folks..... I have a first draft of what I was thinking for the 2011 coin. I've saved it as a pic on my hard drive. Now......how in the world do I get that to come up attached to oneof these posts?:confused:

EMSDanel
12-18-2009, 11:42 PM
Let's try this:

EMSDanel
12-18-2009, 11:47 PM
On the back:

"Since 2001, caching the scenic beauty of Maine"

hollora
12-19-2009, 01:34 AM
That has potential.

hide_from_the_kids
01-08-2010, 11:05 AM
seeing i haven't been active for awhile i would like to ask the board to take this over so that the members don't lose out. thank you ,jami

kayaking loon
01-10-2010, 12:48 PM
I really like that winter scene.

I really like that winter scene too!

cano
01-10-2010, 01:18 PM
What about a coin made entirely of glass or plastic?

hollora
01-10-2010, 06:22 PM
What about a coin made entirely of glass or plastic?

Both of these have been done (acrylic/plastic)- the glass ones I have were very expensive - not something I would ever release.

brdad
01-16-2010, 07:57 PM
With Jami unfortunately dropping out of this project, is there still interest in having a coin for 2011, and if so is anyone willing to help take this project on, and if we do, do we have people willing to invest in the project so that the coins can be sold outright?

EMSDanel
03-31-2010, 12:26 AM
For a Maine coin in 2011......anybody like this one? Maybe a dangling pine cone from one antler? Who can do some art work here? "Since 2001 - Ten years of caching in Maine" on the back....

rcwhit
03-31-2010, 04:36 AM
I think the moose would be perfect for a maine coin!

Ekidokai
03-31-2010, 06:35 AM
Like it a lot. Not crafty a all here though.

JustKev
03-31-2010, 06:39 AM
For a Maine coin in 2011......anybody like this one? Maybe a dangling pine cone from one antler? Who can do some art work here? "Since 2001 - Ten years of caching in Maine" on the back....

A pine cone dangling or......Tim Sample dangling.

Seriously, a moose would be a nice coin.

brdad
03-31-2010, 06:44 AM
Did I just hear EMSDanel volunteer to take reigns to oversee the production of the 2011 coin?

Let's hear it for EMSDanel! :D:D:D

EMSDanel
03-31-2010, 08:53 AM
I said "Woaah, moose, woaaaaah!" I've never made a coin and wouldn't know where to begin. I mean, if it was up to me you might see a #10 sign on the side of the moose with a sulkey and driver towed behind.....odds 2:1

brdad
03-31-2010, 11:11 AM
Hehe. You don't need to make the coin, just keep the discussion and time line for seeing the project through. We are already 2 months behind HFTK's schedule.

ahbah
10-16-2010, 07:05 PM
How bout a bust of the 1st cache in maine

hollora
10-16-2010, 09:27 PM
How bout a bust of the 1st cache in maine

Ah, I think Ft. Williams was on the Maine coins in the past - for that I would pass. If you want to sell these - to other than out own, think about what others would find neat, unusual and collectible. IMHO

Ekidokai
10-16-2010, 09:31 PM
I wasn't around then and thought that was a good idea. The moose would be good too. I'm not very crafty so I can't get my ideas on paper.

Opalsns
10-17-2010, 03:58 PM
Worked on this for Dan's Idea.
what are your thoughts?
opalsns

WhereRWe?
10-17-2010, 04:32 PM
Ah, I think Ft. Williams was on the Maine coins in the past - for that I would pass. If you want to sell these - to other than out own, think about what others would find neat, unusual and collectible. IMHO

I think Dan's original idea - the cut-out moose standing alone - would be unusual. :D:D

brdad
10-17-2010, 05:13 PM
I like facets of all the ideas, 10 year; moose, pine cone, etc. I like the Moose on Opalson's interpretation of Dan's as well as the ammo can. Somewhere we do need to credit this site, however, and that would be an easy add-on for most any coin. The question is, is there enough interest in a 2011 coin now and is anyone willing to help organize the process?

For those that do not know what we have made for coins in the past and those that can't quite remember, I just scanned both sides of all thee coins for reference.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=535&stc=1&d=1287349882

team barbieri
10-17-2010, 06:37 PM
If anyone has an extra 2005 and / or 2009 geocoin they would like to sell please let me know

Mapachi
10-17-2010, 07:52 PM
A pine cone on one side and on the other side; the words "I found this 2011 Maine Pine Coin in the Puckerbrush!"

How's that for different? The Maine Pine Coin. A Pine coin shaped like a pine cone.

brdad
10-17-2010, 08:53 PM
If anyone has an extra 2005 and / or 2009 geocoin they would like to sell please let me know

I just sold my last extra set of the 3 coins to a new cacher. Sorry, he asked first. Perhaps someone else has a few spares?

Funny part is, I was looking for Lee's 3 coins so I could scan the front of my 3 and the back of her three in one scan, and she said she never got a 2007 one, and it was not in her collection. I could not imagine I didn't make sure she got one - and to think I just sold the last spare I had I felt like a dog! I was thinking I was going to have to go beat up this new cacher to get the 2007 coin back! :D:D:D Fortunately, I got redemption by finding hers mistakenly placed in the jar with her sig items. whew!

hollora
10-17-2010, 09:35 PM
I just sold my last extra set of the 3 coins to a new cacher. Sorry, he asked first. Perhaps someone else has a few spares?

Funny part is, I was looking for Lee's 3 coins so I could scan the front of my 3 and the back of her three in one scan, and she said she never got a 2007 one, and it was not in her collection. I could not imagine I didn't make sure she got one - and to think I just sold the last spare I had I felt like a dog! I was thinking I was going to have to go beat up this new cacher to get the 2007 coin back! :D:D:D Fortunately, I got redemption by finding hers mistakenly placed in the jar with her sig items. whew!

LOL - so she had them afterall???!!!;):o:)

brdad
10-18-2010, 07:25 AM
LOL - so she had them afterall???!!!;):o:)

Yes she did, lucky me!

Opalsns
10-18-2010, 08:56 AM
A pine cone on one side and on the other side; the words "I found this 2011 Maine Pine Coin in the Puckerbrush!"

How's that for different? The Maine Pine Coin. A Pine coin shaped like a pine cone.

And have it open on a hinge and have it hold a GEOCACHING MAINE pathtag

GeocoinDesign.com
10-18-2010, 11:19 AM
I have only scanned this thread thus far.. but I have to say that there are plenty of Moose themed coins out there right now... Moose on the Loose, Elchrich Elch, etc..

If there are some ideas out there that anyone would like to see (that is agreed upon with a consensus), I'd be happy to put it together.

Let me know :)

~Jim

Sudonim
10-18-2010, 02:12 PM
If anyone has an extra 2005 and / or 2009 geocoin they would like to sell please let me know

I still have a few 2007 coins and a BUNCH of 2009 coins left. PM me if you are interested.

Cache Maine
10-18-2010, 06:40 PM
I heard recently that Geocaching Tattoo's are now trackable with their own icon...maybe we should all get together, pool our funds and get matching tattoos! We could sell trackable "fake" tattoo's to the ones from away.

Can't you picture it at an event....everybody sharing a looksie at their "special" tattoo.

LOL :)

hollora
10-18-2010, 06:58 PM
I heard recently that Geocaching Tattoo's are now trackable with their own icon...maybe we should all get together, pool our funds and get matching tattoos! We could sell trackable "fake" tattoo's to the ones from away.

Can't you picture it at an event....everybody sharing a looksie at their "special" tattoo.

LOL :)

LOL - there are tattoo parties. How would that be for an event?! A GeoTattoo Party.....hum.........would that beat the mid-winter blues?:);):D

EMSDanel
10-19-2010, 12:06 AM
I can't believe I'm getting back into this, but, I'll offer up another one. I obviously cannot draw/edit/design anything well on a computer....but there are others here who can. The back of the coin could be antique bronze, maybe orange peel tectured, (I don't know how to blank out the moose). Once again, just offering up a suggestion.

pm28570
10-19-2010, 08:16 AM
I can't believe I'm getting back into this, but, I'll offer up another one. I obviously cannot draw/edit/design anything well on a computer....but there are others here who can. The back of the coin could be antique bronze, maybe orange peel tectured, (I don't know how to blank out the moose). Once again, just offering up a suggestion.
I think that's a keeper, Dan. Maybe a pine tree in the background.

hollora
10-19-2010, 09:54 AM
I think that's a keeper, Dan. Maybe a pine tree in the background.

And it looked like it was on a square background - hum, that could be interesting.......a square coin.

EMSDanel
10-19-2010, 04:46 PM
I hadn't intended for it to be a square coin but I suppse it could be. I was envisioning the shape of the moose to be the shape of the coin, air between the legs, etc. Also, The sign on the front needs some better artwork with the numbers and words. Finally, (need an opinion here) .... should it read "10 years of caching the scenic beauty of Maine" ? Or would that make the lettering too small to read? Thoughts?

EMSDanel
10-19-2010, 04:54 PM
Another thought: Should the sign on the front say Maine
10 Years

Then put 2011 (numbers raised) on the back, lower left corner, next to the tracking numbers?

EMSDanel
10-19-2010, 04:55 PM
That should have been

Maine
10 Years

hollora
10-19-2010, 05:53 PM
The thought to the square coin is round or square and not a squiggly cut out shape lends to less expensive molds and a more durable coin. The the actual cost on the Maine shaped coin done by Cache Maine and me was fairly expensive due to the irregular shape. It was a solid shape, however, with nothing to break off like legs and horns. And of course size and thickness effects it too. Just a thought.

A Geocaching requirement would be something about Track at www.geocaching.com (http://www.geocaching.com) (and that must be on there somewhere). Check out the number of letters and amount of writing on some of the coins in your collection Dad - that will give you a good guideline.

And then - metals, colors, types of colors.......if we move on with this design.

Has anyone out there projected a time line? Chinese New Year will be here before we know it.

Opalsns
10-19-2010, 07:21 PM
just something to play with...

umop3plsdn
10-19-2010, 07:48 PM
Yes she did, lucky me!

Lucky you!!! Sounds more like lucky me!!!! hahaha :eek:

pm28570
10-20-2010, 08:33 AM
I think square is good...it's a little different. Cutout of the moose itself, as Hollora mentioned would lend itself to higher cost, but would be unique. For the wording, I believe there has to be a connection. For example "Maine" and "10 Years" needs to be tied in. Something like :"10 Years of Maine Caching" etc.
Opalsns' design looks good. Perhaps some more detail in the antlers and have him look like he went thru a lean winter.....more detail in the body.

Sudonim
10-20-2010, 11:13 AM
I like the square better too (or rectangular if it fits the moose better)
. I also like the signpost with the 10 years of Maine caching.

hollora
10-20-2010, 06:48 PM
I like the square better too (or rectangular if it fits the moose better)
. I also like the signpost with the 10 years of Maine caching.

And another option is to use the outline of the state. It has been done once but really identifies where the coin is from. Some of our cost came with the fills we used and the different combinations. A moose on the state shape with some of the less expensive fills OR - no color at all might be nice. Say copper??? That might be a wow with a moose...........

benandtina
10-25-2010, 06:28 PM
Not that we live in Maine or anything, but Ben would be very pleased to have a copper Maine coin. Seeing as how he's all obsessed with copper currency and everything...

Opalsns
10-26-2010, 08:53 AM
Dan's Idea - YES
Square - YES
Copper - YES

brdad
10-26-2010, 10:18 AM
Dan's Idea - YES
Square - YES
Copper - YES

If you don't stop being agreeable someone is going to suspect you've been possessed! ;););)

Square would be unique for our coin. Copper is nice too. I do ponder GeocoinDesign.com's statement about there being many moose coins.

What about if one side had the moose, and the other side celebrated the ten years, perhaps by mimicking Maine's famous road sign, but with the CG codes of the first cache placed every year? Distances could be from some agreed upon place, like the geographic center of Maine.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=543&stc=1&d=1288102701

Fins_Up
10-26-2010, 10:39 AM
I like square, copper, moose on one side and the sign on the other. I am not artistic so I can only offer my opinion. :)

we3beans
10-26-2010, 10:47 AM
If you don't stop being agreeable someone is going to suspect you've been possessed! ;););)

Square would be unique for our coin. Copper is nice too. I do ponder GeocoinDesign.com's statement about there being many moose coins.

What about if one side had the moose, and the other side celebrated the ten years, perhaps by mimicking Maine's famous road sign, but with the CG codes of the first cache placed every year? Distances could be from some agreed upon place, like the geographic center of Maine.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=543&stc=1&d=1288102701

I love the sign! (I could care less about a moose unless you guys have already decided on a moose, but didn't we have a moose on a coin a couple of years ago?)

cano
10-26-2010, 11:18 AM
Square coin, on one side a QR code that will bring you to this site and what ever you want on other side, for example a QR code that will bring you to the geocaching site to log the coin. You can even incorporate a picture of a moose into QR code with some limitations.

brdad
10-26-2010, 04:08 PM
She here is a question for GeocoinDesign.com, since cano has pushed this idea. Interesting to know, whether it was decided to use on this coin or not.

About how small could a "21 module size" QR code be minted onto a coin, like the one below, and still have it decodable by a phone?

http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/images/qrv1_4d.gif

Sudonim
10-26-2010, 04:15 PM
On www.prepressure.com there is a discussion on QR code. They are referencing a white paper stating the minimum recommended is 1.25x1.25" so that all camera phones can focus on it. Apparently some camera auto-focus won't work on a smaller target. They do say that the latest models can read QR codes less than .4" square.

cano
10-26-2010, 04:49 PM
She here is a question for GeocoinDesign.com, since cano has pushed this idea. Interesting to know, whether it was decided to use on this coin or not.

About how small could a "21 module size" QR code be minted onto a coin, like the one below, and still have it decodable by a phone?

http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/images/qrv1_4d.gif

I can still decode image half of this size from the screen, so I guess minting process will be the limiting factor.

pm28570
10-26-2010, 05:49 PM
If you don't stop being agreeable someone is going to suspect you've been possessed! ;););)

Square would be unique for our coin. Copper is nice too. I do ponder GeocoinDesign.com's statement about there being many moose coins.

What about if one side had the moose, and the other side celebrated the ten years, perhaps by mimicking Maine's famous road sign, but with the CG codes of the first cache placed every year? Distances could be from some agreed upon place, like the geographic center of Maine.

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=543&stc=1&d=1288102701
Square, copper, Dan's idea and the sign post. Book it Danno...

WhereRWe?
10-26-2010, 06:18 PM
Square, copper, Dan's idea and the sign post. Book it Danno...

Sheesh! Someone obviously likes the remakes of old TV programs! LOL!

In August 1970, I went to Hawaii on R&R from Vietnam and met my (then) girlfriend there. She just had to see all the scenic spots she'd seen recently on Hawaii 5-O. LOL! ;);)

brdad
10-26-2010, 07:24 PM
Sheesh! Someone obviously likes the remakes of old TV programs! LOL!

In August 1970, I went to Hawaii on R&R from Vietnam and met my (then) girlfriend there. She just had to see all the scenic spots she'd seen recently on Hawaii 5-O. LOL! ;);)

It's actually a new program, too. The new version is not too bad either, Lee likes it. I generally follow along while surfing at my computer....

WhereRWe?
10-26-2010, 07:33 PM
It's actually a new program, too. The new version is not too bad either, Lee likes it. I generally follow along while surfing at my computer....

Yes - like I said - someone likes REMAKES of old TV programs. Sheesh! I'll bet PM25780 wasn't even born in 1970! LOL!

pm28570
10-26-2010, 07:59 PM
I'll bet PM25780 wasn't even born in 1970! LOL!

Sold. I'll go with that.

pm28570
10-26-2010, 08:01 PM
Sheesh! Someone obviously likes the remakes of old TV programs! LOL!

In August 1970, I went to Hawaii on R&R from Vietnam and met my (then) girlfriend there. She just had to see all the scenic spots she'd seen recently on Hawaii 5-O. LOL! ;);)

Haven't watched the remake yet, used to occasionally watch the original. The theme song never gets old, however.

team barbieri
10-26-2010, 09:45 PM
Instead of miles on the road sign how about the year for each cache.

brdad
10-26-2010, 09:55 PM
Instead of miles on the road sign how about the year for each cache.

That is an option, too, and the MI could even be added to it. Using the years makes the numbers less random like the real sign is, however. Another alternative is use how many caches were placed each year. If we go with it, I am happy with any decision everyone makes.

GeocoinDesign.com
10-26-2010, 10:05 PM
I like the Mileage sign... and I like the idea of a copper coin as well. Rectangular.. YES -

Now.. here's my idea since there seems to be a consensus on having a moose...

Signpost on Side A - 2D with halfraised metal for wood grain, using a translucent brown for the signs. PMS White fill between planks. Raised metal text.

Since there would be a big rectangle to fill on the back, how 'bout this:

Moose standing up on rear (crossed) hooves, kinda like how one would adjust their legs if leaning against a wall.

Moose holding a "Caching Maine - 10 Years" sign in front hooves (clasped). Moose is obviously hiding behind a signpost! :D

team barbieri
10-26-2010, 10:13 PM
I like the Mileage sign... and I like the idea of a copper coin as well. Rectangular.. YES -

Now.. here's my idea since there seems to be a consensus on having a moose...

Signpost on Side A - 2D with halfraised metal for wood grain, using a translucent brown for the signs. PMS White fill between planks. Raised metal text.

Since there would be a big rectangle to fill on the back, how 'bout this:

Moose standing up on rear (crossed) hooves, kinda like how one would adjust their legs if leaning against a wall.

Moose holding a "Caching Maine - 10 Years" sign in front hooves (clasped). Moose is obviously hiding behind a signpost! :D

That sounds really neat. Great idea

team barbieri
10-26-2010, 10:17 PM
:rolleyes:How about a moose sitting under a pine tree next to a light house eating a lobster?:D:D:D

cano
10-26-2010, 10:48 PM
:rolleyes:How about a moose sitting under a pine tree next to a light house eating a lobster?:D:D:D

or this

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs277.snc4/40187_145950802094775_100000395676177_290670_13514 28_n.jpg

brdad
10-27-2010, 04:02 AM
I think this is something along the lines of what GeocoinDesign.com is suggesting. Pardon my bad photoshopping and theft of web images. I am no artist so I can't do it by hand.

Using an image like this does tie the topic of the two sides together. We could add pine cone in too, but I forgot and it's 4AM, and I need to be up in an hour and a half... :rolleyes:

http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=545&stc=1&d=1288181984

Opalsns
10-27-2010, 08:26 AM
I'm not likin the sign post. Barry's coin was the sign post, Loved that one.
I like the Moose, crossed legged, holding the 10 year sign, leaning on maybe an old pickup with a hunter or Cacher tied to it.

JustKev
10-27-2010, 08:29 AM
I really like the sign idea. Preferably with miles to make it look more authentic. Also like the moose but that could be substituted with whitetail deer or ruffed grouse (pahtridge).

Sudonim
10-27-2010, 09:55 AM
I'm not likin the sign post. Barry's coin was the sign post, Loved that one.
I like the Moose, crossed legged, holding the 10 year sign, leaning on maybe an old pickup with a hunter or Cacher tied to it.

I hadn't thought of that. Barry did have a coin like this. I like the concept and the designs that are shaping up, but don't like repeating an idea that's already been done.

brdad
10-27-2010, 01:00 PM
I'm not sure the existence of the sign on one other coin should be a determining factor if we're having a moose on the other side which has been used on several coins.

However, we could replace the sign with a tree and have the moose hiding behind that. But I'm not sure how we'd place the GC codes on the other side - having them carved into the tree does not depict geocaching well in my opinion.

JustPJ66
10-27-2010, 02:50 PM
moose tattoos?

Cache Maine
10-27-2010, 08:15 PM
moose tattoos?

:D Where's the like button?

brdad
10-27-2010, 08:21 PM
I have nothing against moose tattoos, as long as you can prove the moose consented.

However, this thread is about a coin! :p

JustKev
10-27-2010, 09:01 PM
I have nothing against moose tattoos, as long as you can prove the moose consented.

However, this thread is about a coin! :p

....tattoo the information on the moose.

Opalsns
10-28-2010, 08:03 AM
On his antler.
also There is Mapachis Pinecone Idea.
and the Wild Turkeys have been making their daily pilgramage around here. that's an idea. There is so much that represents Maine.

JustKev
10-28-2010, 08:52 AM
also There is Mapachis Pinecone Idea.


Or a Mapachi Apple. They're scattered all over Maine. :eek:

EMSDanel
10-28-2010, 04:10 PM
OK.....my last input then I'll shut up and wait until whatever you all decide on comes out and then probably buy one just because.

- I threw the moose into the fray because it does, indeed, represent Maine. So does a
lobster, a light house, fishing, the shape of Maine, etc.
- I intentionally chose the moose cut out (see my pic) because THAT is what would
make it unique. Put a moose as part of a square or rectangular coin = Boring to me.
- Sure there are several "moose" themed coins, mostly head shots. Show me one that
is actually shaped like a moose (full body).
- Too fragile? Moose crap. Four legs would be very durable. Numereous coins out
there with cut outs.
- More expensive than a round or square coin? How much more expensive per coin
do you think it would be?
- A pine tree behind it is possible, but, it would have to be small one. Otherwise the
moose would end up being small.

Last time, then I'll quiet: Moose, sign that says Maine 10 Years, some warm and fuzzy comment on the back, and the tracking number (on the back this time, not the front!)

Opalsns
10-28-2010, 04:20 PM
I'll second that nomination....Go Dan

Ekidokai
10-30-2010, 11:56 AM
Sounds good. I like the cutout moose. I think a pine tree behind the moose would add stability if that is a concern. Also the wording on the back sounds like a great idea.

If a pine tree was just slightly larger than the moose the dangling pine cones would fit right in. I like the plain moose cutout idea the best with wording on the back.

How much would these tiny pine cones cost? And how long would they be available?

benandtina
11-02-2010, 09:05 AM
I love, love, LOVE the sign post!

Trick or Treat
11-02-2010, 05:47 PM
Yup Dan, I like it.

UMainah
04-01-2011, 10:55 PM
what's the status of this coin?