most geocoins appear in more than just one version a.k.a. edition. usually, there are several metal platings like gold, matte gold (= foggy gold, satin gold), silver, chrome, copper, bronze, nickel (often confused with silver), black nickel (gun), etc. following abbreviations are often used:
- AC – antique copper
- AG – antique gold
- AS – antique silver
- BN – black nickel
- MG – matte gold
- MS – matte silver
some geocoins are minted in very low quantities, so called limited editions. these are often used “codes”:
- RE – regular edition
- SE – special edition, also referred to as standard edition
- LE – limited edition
- XLE – extra limited edition
- XXLE – extremely cxtra limited edition
- XXXLE – as above, but even more rare
- AE – artist edition
- PE – personal edition oder producer edition
in case you find a number behind such a quantity code, that refers to the quantity minted, e.g. XLE 20 = extra limited edition, only 20 were made of that kind.