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Hi everyone,This is my newest coin design.
Since its subject matter is a little different to what I usually do, I thought I'd ask you all for feedback and interest in buying this coin.
It would probably make a good gift for your bio teacher or a biologist. XD
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As a hobby, I enjoy reading up on animals, and for a few years I read up on evolution and related sciences.
As it made quite an impact on me (sad to say, I never took Biology in school), I thought to design a coin based on it.
So on the front is a circular phylogenetic tree, with various species represented under the lines.
On the back is a quote from Darwin, together with 14 of his Galapagos finches.
Thanks to for the tree and for help in checking and suggestions for the animals.
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Comments: 465
simplelovepeace In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 03:40:21 +0000 UTC]
Can you buy this somewhere? It's too amazing
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sandara In reply to simplelovepeace [2014-08-19 05:41:17 +0000 UTC]
I will be selling them in 1-2 month's time, depending on how soon i can get them minted.
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ghoulbug In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 03:09:21 +0000 UTC]
I've got a biologist friend I'd love to gift this to.
I'd love to see what the other colors look like as well!
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sandara In reply to ghoulbug [2014-08-19 05:35:51 +0000 UTC]
I'll post images of all the colors when i get them from the mint
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subatomicsushi In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 02:44:53 +0000 UTC]
That's really cool. The top picture reminds me of Rush's Clockwork Angels and also the Myst series of video games.
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Cerulean-Star In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 02:35:44 +0000 UTC]
Agh! I'm a trained biologist with specialization in animal and evolutionary biology.... I really, really want this. It's so beautiful!
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sandara In reply to Cerulean-Star [2014-08-19 05:35:17 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! They will be ready in 1 - 2 months time and I will post links and info then.
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GrypsCelsus In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 02:23:43 +0000 UTC]
I would buy a whole pile of these for me and my biologist friends... and they'd make AMAZING prizes at our ornithology conferences for student events, etc. Fabulous.
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sandara In reply to GrypsCelsus [2014-08-19 05:34:47 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! They will be on sale in 1 - 2 month's time.
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Fabnormal In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 02:10:08 +0000 UTC]
I don't know if I'd consider the Galapagos finches an example of evolution, so much as adaption
But this still looks really cool!
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DarkPaw-On-Dakshae In reply to Fabnormal [2014-08-19 10:19:18 +0000 UTC]
That's basically what evolution is Adapting to suit their environment.
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Fabnormal In reply to DarkPaw-On-Dakshae [2014-08-19 10:41:53 +0000 UTC]
After doing a quick search, you're right
(I still think adaptation sounds better though, more intense)
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DarkPaw-On-Dakshae In reply to Fabnormal [2014-08-20 11:12:17 +0000 UTC]
Adaption does sound pretty cool, and more correct.
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sandara In reply to Fabnormal [2014-08-19 02:27:02 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I'd put whale evolution, but since it's Darwin's quote, I thought it'd be nice to have his words surrounded by his finches. XD
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Fabnormal In reply to sandara [2014-08-19 05:56:46 +0000 UTC]
It does look really pretty though~
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RamenCartel In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 01:56:51 +0000 UTC]
Darwin's finches and a phylogeny tree? Nice touches! I'm sure all my professors would love to have one of these as a Christmas gift.
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sandara In reply to RamenCartel [2014-08-19 02:06:40 +0000 UTC]
Thank you They will go on sale in a month or two.
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c8lindxs0n In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 01:22:48 +0000 UTC]
so so so so so cool!! I love this design and the meaning behind it. great work
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sandara In reply to SidSandHand [2014-08-19 02:07:22 +0000 UTC]
They will be on sale at my etsy www.etsy.com/shop/sandara3
in 1 - 2 month's time.
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ArynChris In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 01:10:07 +0000 UTC]
This is lovely. I don't personally have anyone I could see getting this for, but the design is very appealing.
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SapphireLeto In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 01:04:06 +0000 UTC]
This is so cool.... How much? Can I reserve one? (flees to the poll) even for someone who isn't all into science, it's still a beautifully worded quote. <3 <3 <3
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sandara In reply to SapphireLeto [2014-08-19 02:08:02 +0000 UTC]
I'm sorry but I don't take reserves.
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SapphireLeto In reply to sandara [2014-08-19 02:19:24 +0000 UTC]
okay. I'll just have to keep an eye on things then Thanks!
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Goblethowl In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 00:49:18 +0000 UTC]
That is so pretty! I actually remember Charles Darwin now! I wish I had money to buy one...
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LadyKuroNeko In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 00:13:38 +0000 UTC]
not just a biology teacher or biologist, damn, i want one!
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Lady-Tempest In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 00:10:59 +0000 UTC]
That looks amazing. I am definitely interested in this.
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m0narch In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 00:07:33 +0000 UTC]
This is really quite cool and nice looking. Great job!
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Tasuki-lover In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 00:05:41 +0000 UTC]
this is awesome I would want one!
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euxenite In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 23:53:48 +0000 UTC]
How much will you be charging for these? It's wonderful!
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pscof42 In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 22:46:11 +0000 UTC]
I love it. I would want one. Both for myself and another as a gift.
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pscof42 In reply to pscof42 [2014-08-18 22:46:27 +0000 UTC]
Especially if it came with some sort of display stand.
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sandara In reply to pscof42 [2014-08-19 02:08:53 +0000 UTC]
Thanks... I don't sell stands though.. they just come in a plastic sleeve.
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BahamutDeusModus In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 22:41:56 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, I like it! I think more than just biologists would be interested--it really does just look cool.
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ChrisWinters In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 22:39:33 +0000 UTC]
This is super brilliant! I can't wait to see if I can buy one!
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SongCoyote In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 22:17:28 +0000 UTC]
I love and adore this! Is there a way to be notified WHEN you get it minted? Because I will buy at least two, if not more!
Light and laughter,
SongCoyote
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sandara In reply to SongCoyote [2014-08-19 02:09:23 +0000 UTC]
I will be making a DA journal post with links and information when they are ready for sale. In 1-2 month's time.
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BLUE-eternal-laser In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 21:33:21 +0000 UTC]
lovely. i invite you to submit it to artistrwelcome.deviantart.com/
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jeditoby In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 21:05:51 +0000 UTC]
It'd be keen if it had some description of the phylogenetic lines you're showing.
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sandara In reply to jeditoby [2014-08-19 02:11:09 +0000 UTC]
There wasn't space to put in the text as well. XD
I will put up a more detailed description of the design when the coins are ready for sale though.
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