Lincolnshire Mega 2021 Mega Day Geocoin (Gold)

£5 from the sale of every geocoin is donated to support Severn UK Mega 2025‘s fundraising.

The Lincolnshire Mega geocoin features a collection of icons of what Lincolnshire means to the geocaching community. Lincolnshire is the second biggest county in England, and so there was a wide range of choices to carefully pick from. The border for both sides of the geocoin is the Lincolnshire flag, with the UK Mega’s logo featuring on the front. The well-known Lincoln Cathedral takes centre stage, dominating this side of the geocoin. Flanked by Boston Stump and St James’ Church of Louth. Under the greenery we find the sea, using the same wave lines as featured on many local crests, representing the long coastline, well-known seasides, and ports of the county. The Viking ship is from the historic coat of arms for parts of Lindsey, while the Mermaid is an altered, family-friendly, version of the mermaid from the Boston coat of arms (also, mermaids on a geocoin! Yay!). The fleur-de-lys is tucked away in the corner, while the Lancaster bomber flies overhead.

The rear of the coin is backed by the rolling hills and hidden valleys of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with the infamous tulips and wheat representing the south of the county, along with its rich farming history, where tractors can often be found roaming the fields. Isaac Newton is sat under the apple tree, facing the Skegness clock tower in the East. Between and above them both is the iconic Crowland Abbey, with Tattershall Castle sat high on the coin as the Red Arrows pass overhead.