The tiny VW camper

The tiny VW campervan coin necklace – handmade and recycled little halfpenny coin

Each piece is carefully and considerately handcrafted from a very small UK half penny. It is only a tiny 17 mm diameter coin, now i have started working with them i realise i quite miss them being in circulation! I used to buy sickly little ½ penny chewy sweets as a little boy.  It is a beautiful little coin to work with.

The actual VW emblem badge I have manage to cut and carve is approx 1.5mm diameter !!  You can choose an available yea, this date is visible on the front bottom left of the pendant and could add that extra special birthday touch. It is worth noting that some of these years will carry a surcharge as they are scarce.  If date is not important I will recycled the first and best wee half penny I get my grubby mitts on.

You can also choose some special initials for a private reg plate on the van! tiny letters can

Size : diameter 17 mm

Hippy Bus! The 1960s VW camper van was a poetic symbol of freedom, adventure, rebellion, and counterculture. Its nomadic lifestyle allowed individuals to escape societal constraints, explore the open road, and connect with nature and like-minded people. Adorned with psychedelic art and flowers, it was a mobile canvas for self-expression and a powerful emblem of peace, love, and a yearning for a simpler, more connected life outside the mainstream.

The camper van was a means to live unbound by the traditional structures of society, allowing for a nomadic lifestyle and the freedom to travel where and when one pleased. Adorned with vibrant, psychedelic paint and flower motifs, the van became a mobile canvas for its owners, reflecting their individuality, political views, and desire for a life of adventure.

The camper van represents a rejection of conventional norms and a yearning for a more nomadic and liberated way of life, making it a popular choice for the counterculture movement of the era.

At festivals like Glastonbury and Woodstock, the VW camper was a temporary home and a gathering place, symbolizing a sense of community and connection among free spirits. The van’s presence at these events, often with anti-war symbols on its body, cemented its association with peace and love, the core tenets of the hippie movement.

Earning the nickname “hippie bus” or “flower van,” it was a recognizable symbol of the era, often spotted with surfboards on the roof or used by musicians on tour.
The camper’s versatility allowed occupants to explore the countryside and connect with nature at their own pace, embodying a desire for a simpler, more grounded existence. Its durable and simple design made it a reliable companion for long road trips, appealing to those seeking a practical yet adventurous way to travel and live outside the mainstream

• Also i know this is an obvious one, but it is worth mentioning; The ring and the VW campervan pendants are NOT endorsed, official merchandise of VW. They are simply artworks lovingly, individually handmade by an VW campervan enthusiast.  They are individually made to order for VW campervan enthusiasts by an enthusiast to celebrate the wondrous beauty made by Volkswagen,  I do not attempt to represent VW in any capacity!