Author Archives: TheBigPin

The Creekside Community Centre was the site of a “rekindling” of the Olympic Spirit on Sunday, February 9 as pin traders and volunteers alike descended to relive the glory of four years ago. A Royal Canadian Mounted Police colour guard … Continue reading →

It was announced that the 2014 Olympin Collectors Show will be held in Culver City, California at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside Hotel from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Club has reserved over 3,500 … Continue reading →

It’s been called the No. 1 spectator sport during the Olympic Games. Pin trading — the buying, selling and trading of commemorative pins at Olympic Games — first became popular in the 1980s. It’s since turned into an industry in … Continue reading →

Four years on from Vancouver 2010, the Canadian city continues to enjoy the legacies created by hosting the Winter Games, from sustainable community centres to public art, community involvement and transportation infrastructure. In particular, new facilities that were built for … Continue reading →

On February 7th the Olympic flame will enter the sparkling new Fisht Olympic Stadium, completing its record-setting 65,000-kilometre trip and kicking off the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. If temperatures in the sub-tropical south Russian city permit, officials might even open … Continue reading →

Take advantage of all that membership has to offer by joining the Pacific Pin Club Society. This year, each paid-up member will receive our 2014 Club Pin in addition to our Club membership roster and oPINion newsletter. Join the Pacific … Continue reading →