Description
this is the geocoin of finding treasure, a swiss geocacher dedicating this coin to his hometown of biel (or bienne in french), a town in north-western switzerland. the city crest shows two white axes on a red background. the city name biel is related to the german word for ax: beil.
this coin is a coproduction of finding treasure and ernies. the total run ist 250 pieces and comes in three editions.
complete set with 3 geocoins
antique silver
has glow-in-the-dark elements on its back
modern compass with movable needle (magnet)
polished gold
modern compass with movable needle (magnet)
black nickel
has glow-in-the-dark elements on both sides
traditional compass design with movable needle (magnet)
the needle sticks on the coin with a magnet that is mounted in the center of the coin. the needle can be turned and detatched.
ø 45 mm (1.75 inch), 3 mm thick, ~30 g
released in may 2026
all coins come with a foldable coin bag including insert card.
all coins are trackable (prefix MH) on geocaching.com with own icon.
