Perhaps we should step back for a second and compare this logo to any other coins out there. What are the differences and similarities? What are we doing that they don't and why (good or bad)? What do we really need to be doing to convey the message we want and is it really necessary to have certain things on the coin logo? Do they really matter? Do they need to be there? Are we trying to win an art contest or are we trying to make a recognizable basic image? Are we doing too much or too little?

My first impression is that it should a be simple and minimalist approach. 90% of the things people really won't see or care about and may not really need to be on the logo. I am not trying to criticize anything or anyone. I think it is awesome that everyone has ideas about the design and really seem to care about getting it right. Let's get it right this time. We don't necessarily need to be the prettiest coin or the cutest or the most colorful or the most detailed. We all want something that we can feel good about and be happy to show others interested in the coin. At the same time we need to be thinking about how others will see this and the first impression it leaves on them.

The more eyes we have on these designs the better so let's all have people we know take a look at some of these designs for our coin as well as the other coins out there and get as much feedback as possible to help make the right choice. If we don't get the perfect logo it is not the end of the world. It is important but in the grand scheme of things it is the community and what we can do with the actual coin that is much much more important. IMHO.