Norwegian Vikings Geocoin

Details

Norwegian Vikings Geocoin is a big geocoin with Vikings theme.

Coin was made after an idea to create a larger coin than what is usual. Soon found out that this would be a special project that would require interest from more countries than Norway. But would still think there should be a Norwegian coin. The choice fell upon Vikings. After 6 months with 8 proposals on the design, it was this design that won. Coin Viking motive, but the text "never get lost" and with character that mean the same may as well fit geocachers. This is the first in a series Coin, it will get 4 smaller coins with Viking motifs at his side.

Facts about Coin

• 60 mm diameter* 0.6cm thick
• Iconcode at Geocaching.com: 7665
• Total number of Coins: 290

Front:

• Viking Ship* Elder Futhark which constitute the text "Never Get Lost"

Rear:

• The character in the middle was used by the Vikings and means "Never Get lost."* The characters around is runic alphabet known as the Elder Futhark.

Editions

Icon	Picture	Auflage	Metallfarbe	Farbe	Edition-Name	Edition	Design	Minted
		50 + 70	Satin Gold	Black		RE	tevjen	12/2014
		50 + 70	Satin Silver	Black		RE	tevjen	12/2014
		20	Antique Gold	---		LE	tevjen	12/2014
		20	Antique Silver	---	Kassimaja Edition	KE	tevjen	12/2014
		10	Antique Copper	---		AE	tevjen	12/2014

Tags

Norway, Viking, Norwegen, Wikinger