Geocoins.nz proudly supports community initiatives including the 25 Years of Geocaching NZ Block Party event in Rotorua, and the upcoming Top of the South Cachefest 2026 Mega Event in Nelson!
Receive one free special Geocaching-logo-coloured Travel Bug for every $40 spent on the store!* Spend $40 and receive one random colour, or spend $160 and receive the full set - one of each colour. Get in quick while stocks last!
*Qualifying spend excludes event merchandise, gift certificates and shipping. Applies to online sales made after the promotion announcement on 12 November. While stocks last.
It was way back on May 2, 2000 that the U.S. Government discontinued its use of Selective Availability in order to make GPS more responsive to civil and commercial users worldwide. Twenty-four satellites around the globe processed their new orders, and instantly the accuracy of GPS technology improved tenfold. Tens of thousands of GPS receivers around the world had an instant upgrade.
Prior to this date, only the military had the ability to receive accurate GPS readings. Now, people throughout the world could pinpoint their precise location. For reasons unknown, this is often referred to as the flipping of the “Big Blue Switch”.
It did not take long before a group of GPS enthusiasts decided to play a little game with this. A bucket was placed in the woods to see if anyone could find it...
The 2024 Blue Switch Day geocoin is trackable at Geocaching.com with a unique icon.
Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 inches x 1.875 inches.
