Gauge of Interest - New physical coins Chinese Lunar Coins

[monkeynuts]

Maybe something like this??
https://i.imgur.com/k0W2JJ9.png

I really like that more myself, but maybe a little more detailed, and a bit smaller of course.

Looks like he's holding onto a hula-hoop

Haha. True, I hadnt' really looked that hard but it was an improvement over the scary eyes from the last page, and he did ask for opinions?

I just typed in "chinese monkey" into google alphabet 

It does raise a very good question in my mind though .... this design lends itself to a 'non circular' coin. All cryptocoins I have seen have been round (except the bars, and guldencoin was slightly different). Is there any scope for a different shape coin (like a UK 20 or 50p) ? Definately would stand out from the herd. Would probably require a none circular holo also.

Like the idea of the yin and yang too. Could have the image split, and have one side the negative image and one side the positive (ie use matt and mirroring to create the inverse). But that would again lend itself better to a circular coin.

[Pistachio]

It does raise a very good question in my mind though .... this design lends itself to a 'non circular' coin. All cryptocoins I have seen have been round (except the bars, and guldencoin was slightly different). Is there any scope for a different shape coin (like a UK 20 or 50p) ? Definately would stand out from the herd. Would probably require a none circular holo also.

Like the idea of the yin and yang too. Could have the image split, and have one side the negative image and one side the positive (ie use matt and mirroring to create the inverse). But that would again lend itself better to a circular coin.

You could make the design itself square or rectangle. Or inlay it into a square/rectangle like the left picture.
Maybe make them like the UNO bars, only square??  Do they make square coins/tokens??

Just my 2 satoshi.
Thanks

Maybe a smaller pixelated retro style pattern if you are going for the square thing. Yin yang symbols are normally circular. You could have a monkey climbing in the center on top of yin yang background made of tiny ones and zeros (or tiny Bitcoin Bs) with a simple 2015 at the top and the denomination at the bottom.

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It does raise a very good question in my mind though .... this design lends itself to a 'non circular' coin. All cryptocoins I have seen have been round (except the bars, and guldencoin was slightly different). Is there any scope for a different shape coin (like a UK 20 or 50p) ? Definately would stand out from the herd. Would probably require a none circular holo also.

Like the idea of the yin and yang too. Could have the image split, and have one side the negative image and one side the positive (ie use matt and mirroring to create the inverse). But that would again lend itself better to a circular coin.

You could make the design itself square or rectangle. Or inlay it into a square/rectangle like the left picture.
Maybe make them like the UNO bars, only square??  Do they make square coins/tokens??

Just my 2 satoshi.
Thanks

Maybe a smaller pixelated retro style pattern if you are going for the square thing. Yin yang symbols are normally circular. You could have a monkey climbing in the center on top of yin yang background made of tiny ones and zeros (or tiny Bitcoin Bs) with a simple 2015 at the top and the denomination at the bottom.

That is an idea. Will try incorporate these ideas somehow. The art work is getting re done

[_Miracle]

I did not collect the Lunar year in full but do regularly send coins (including BTC) to the grade school and above kids in my life as gifts. Of course "The Dragon" is beautiful on its own ( I even kept a few for myself) a premium was paid for those which I usually prefer not to do with precious metal but couldn't help myself that year. I'm also partial to the way Pamp encases their bars (one of my favorites to give/keep is Lady Fortuna).
Depending on your price point and how flush I am, these would make perfect gifts.

For gifting I would like to see a dated coin 1/2 -1 ounce silver with an equal amount in value of btc (depending on premium).
but I am unusual in this regard because I'm trying to impart subtle financial lessons as gifts.
Example: last year I matted and framed a dollar bill, a silver dollar and a One Hundred Billion Dollar Zimbawee note.
In the back I gave a brief history of values and 1/10 bitcoin paper wallet, giving it to one of the older children.

It would be nice to have something to give my friends that is bitcoin related...but a little blingy too ;-) and if it directly correlates value at that time? Bonus ;-)

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I did not collect the Lunar year in full but do regularly send coins (including BTC) to the grade school and above kids in my life as gifts. Of course "The Dragon" is beautiful on its own ( I even kept a few for myself) a premium was paid for those which I usually prefer not to do with precious metal but couldn't help myself that year. I'm also partial to the way Pamp encases their bars (one of my favorites to give/keep is Lady Fortuna).
Depending on your price point and how flush I am, these would make perfect gifts.

For gifting I would like to see a dated coin 1/2 -1 ounce silver with an equal amount in value of btc (depending on premium).
but I am unusual in this regard because I'm trying to impart subtle financial lessons as gifts.
Example: last year I matted and framed a dollar bill, a silver dollar and a One Hundred Billion Dollar Zimbawee note.
In the back I gave a brief history of values and 1/10 bitcoin paper wallet, giving it to one of the older children.

It would be nice to have something to give my friends that is bitcoin related...but a little blingy too ;-) and if it directly correlates value at that time? Bonus ;-)

Interesting indeed. They will be 1 troy ounce.  What about 0.1 bitcoin then? Or is that too small for a 1 troy ounce coin?

[_Miracle]

"Interesting indeed. They will be 1 troy ounce.  What about 0.1 bitcoin then? Or is that too small for a 1 troy ounce coin?"

I would like the value in loaded btc to be equal to the value of the silver at the time of release. but I am likely to be in the minority regarding that ;-).

[bithalo]

"Interesting indeed. They will be 1 troy ounce.  What about 0.1 bitcoin then? Or is that too small for a 1 troy ounce coin?"

I would like the value in loaded btc to be equal to the value of the silver at the time of release. but I am likely to be in the minority regarding that ;-).

I see no point in making the value of silver the same as the Bitcoin denomination.  Either silver or Bitcoin value will change over time, so it won't stay constant.  Even so, I don't see a value in it.

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"Interesting indeed. They will be 1 troy ounce.  What about 0.1 bitcoin then? Or is that too small for a 1 troy ounce coin?"

I would like the value in loaded btc to be equal to the value of the silver at the time of release. but I am likely to be in the minority regarding that ;-).

I see no point in making the value of silver the same as the Bitcoin denomination.  Either silver or Bitcoin value will change over time, so it won't stay constant.  Even so, I don't see a value in it.

Thats another good point bithalo!

OK then well as a compromise these might as well be 1 Bitcoin coins or 0.5.
What do you think of these ideas?

[owlcatz]

I like the second one better, but that grin and those eyes make me think he just smoked a big one. 

[monkeynuts]

I like the second one better, but that grin and those eyes make me think he just smoked a big one. 

And the chinese symbol is made of chocolate .....

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I like the second one better, but that grin and those eyes make me think he just smoked a big one. 

would you buy it though? I think its better also but still I dont really like it

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I like the second one better, but that grin and those eyes make me think he just smoked a big one. 

would you buy it though? I think its better also but still I dont really like it

I like the top one, but I guess it depends on the "mood" that you want to set for the whole line of coins.
Would you stay with a more "cartoonish" look for the entire line or would there be a new "style" each animal??
Maybe add the .999 purity rating as well to the front.
Will there be any kind of BTC mention on the front of the coin??

Thanks

There will be 1 BTC on the front sure or what ever denomination is decided upon. I dont want to really go down the cartoonish road and didn't like the last designs I was just curious if it was just me that didn't like them. I prefer realistic images. I  will have to seek another designer I think.

[AT101ET]

I like the second option better although the symbol may need some touching up.
What will the coin be like? Will the design be tone? Also think a 0.1 denomination will be better.

[_Miracle]

"Interesting indeed. They will be 1 troy ounce.  What about 0.1 bitcoin then? Or is that too small for a 1 troy ounce coin?"

I would like the value in loaded btc to be equal to the value of the silver at the time of release. but I am likely to be in the minority regarding that ;-).

I see no point in making the value of silver the same as the Bitcoin denomination.  Either silver or Bitcoin value will change over time, so it won't stay constant.  Even so, I don't see a value in it.

The change in value over time is the point.

[_Miracle]

You have an opportunity with lunar year design to create an endless series if done right.

minerjones lays it out nicely in (his?) first comment.

Not completely certain, but lunar years look something like this...

http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/xiamen-info-781.html

Maybe something to define the year of minting.

BTW, not at all suggesting the design on that web page for the front but maybe something like it
on the back...of course done MUCH more beautifully/detailed and incorporating bitcoin info.

Google results for lunar year silver rounds (so you don't end up being too similar).

A well done design + striking could make these must haves. You may want to design a few of the animals in advance so they carry the same look/theme per series?
Then, premiums for proof or using different metals

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So this is the hologram design.  Working on a new coin design however.

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4 coins planned to be released per year. Well hopefully. So last year is 2018

[bithalo]

Beautiful design.   BTW...is 1970 there?...maybe it should replace 1958?

[monkeynuts]

1993 listed twice - typo, no 1991 (Goat). Needs checking to make sure its 100%

If Halo and I can spot, then I am sure there could be others

BUT ... I love this as a holo.

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1993 listed twice - typo, no 1991 (Goat). Needs checking to make sure its 100%

If Halo and I can spot, then I am sure there could be others

BUT ... I love this as a holo.

Fantastic. Yes those are the last things to change as well as the 1 bitcoin to another value but haven't sat down and written the years out yet as she keeps moving them  I agree the holo will look good if the 3D effect of the animals work out as expected. SimpLe and straight to the point.
Thanks for the feedback so far and will do the changes mentioned and get it away to be manufactured.