What are geocache coins?
A geocoin is a metal or wooden token minted in similar fashion to a medallion, token coin, military challenge coin or wooden nickel, for use in geocaching, specifically as form of a calling card. The first geocoins were developed by Jon Stanley (aka moun10bike) as a signature item to be placed in caches.
How do you get geocoins?
Visit the Geocoin’s Page To visit the page, either go to the cache page for the geocache where you found the coin and look for it in the inventory list, or visit the Geocoin page and use the search tool. To use the search tool, enter the tracking number in the supplied box and click the search button.
How is a geocoin tracked?
A Geocoin is a special coin created by individuals or groups of geocachers as a kind of signature item or calling card. Because each Geocoin is assigned a unique tracking number, its progress can be tracked online through logs posted by the finders.
Can you keep geocoins?
In no way should you keep it for yourself without explicit permission from the owner. Many geocoins have been lost to people who have held onto coins for themselves.
How much are geocoins worth?
GEO Price Statistics
| GeoCoin Price | $0.3352 |
|---|---|
| Price Change24h | $0.02097 6.67% |
| 24h Low / 24h High | $0.3127 / $0.3431 |
| Trading Volume24h | $1,552.71 60.31% |
| Volume / Market Cap | 0.001456 |
What is a Pathtag?
Pathtags are personal trading items. Used most often in Geocaching, they are also very handy for Scouting, Military and Promotional use. A pathtag is a single-sided custom metal tag about the size and weight of a U.S. Quarter, a one Euro coin or an Australian ten cent piece.
Where are my trackables caches?
Use the old search interface to search at your location. The “info” column in the results will have icons for some caches. There’s icons for “needs maintenence” (red wrench) and “premium member only”, but otherwise, if you click on the icon it’ll tell you what trackables are currently reported to be in there.
What does Tftc mean in geocaching?
Thanks For The Cache
TFTC. “Thanks For The Cache”. An acronym written by geocachers in logbooks or online when logging cache finds.
Are geocoins trackables?
Geocoins are made for outdoor treasure hunters that would like to stash a custom-designed geocoin in a secret cache or would like to find a trackable geocoin. Engraved with trackable numbers and made from metal, they are highly collected.
Who created the first ever GeoCoin?
The First Geocache was hidden on May 3rd of 2000 in Oregon, United States by Dave Ulmer. Dave placed a 5 gallon bucket that contained Delorme Topo USA software, videos, books, food, money, and a slingshot! The geocache is not there anymore, but there is a plaque to honor it.
How much is Dogecoin right now?
Key Data Points
| Current Price: | $0.28 |
|---|---|
| Day’s Range: | $0.27 – $0.29 |
| 52wk Range: | $0.00 – $0.74 |
| Volume: | 546,559,574 |
Where do you find the tracking number on a geocoin?
In order to log your find and “grab” the Geocoin, you first need to locate the coin’s tracking number. The number is normally stamped on the coin. Make sure to write this number down before trading with another geocacher or dropping the item in a cache.
What do you need to know about geocaching?
Your username, or your official geocaching calling card, tag, or handle. This name is used to identify yourself as a Geocacher, and a way for your name to travel along with its journey. Your coin’s trackable code or number, used as an official way to register your geocoin and follow its progress from cache to cache.
What to do if you take a geocoin from a cache?
If the Geocoin is listed as being in a cache, you will have two options: retrieve it from the cache or grab the Geocoin. If you took it from the cache in which it is listed, choose to retrieve it. If you took the Geocoin from elsewhere, choose to grab it.
Where do I Find my geocaching calling card?
GPS Coordinates are posted on sites like geocaching.com with these hidden locations. Your username, or your official geocaching calling card, tag, or handle. This name is used to identify yourself as a Geocacher, and a way for your name to travel along with its journey.