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Hi all!

I am proud to present my creation:

ANTANA STATISTIC BITCOIN – a physical coin with constantly changing network statistic on it.

www.antanacoins.com

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*pictures were taken from different angles. All Coins are Gold Plated.

IDEA:

•   Save the bitcoin network/community history on a coin.
•   Give everyone a chance to remember some periods in his bitcoin life.
•   Collecting/investment (only 300 of each batch)
•   Involve more people into the bitcoin community

WHAT IS ON THE COIN:

The bitcoin sign on the face side with a unique design.
Statistics (difficulty, network hash rate, total btc, block…) and particular feature (some memorable events) on the back side.
Made from:  [Zinc]+[24K .999 Pure Gold plated]
Dimensions: [40x3mm] / [1''57 x 0"12]
Weight:      [28g] / [1oz]

SIMPLE RULES:

•   Hard limit of 300 unique coins per batch
•   Each new batch every difficulty change - approximately every 10 days
•   A new particular feature every new batch
•   Prices from ฿0.05
•   Variety of shipping options
•   Worldwide delivery
•   Accept ONLY Bitcoins as a payment
•   Returns guaranteed if you are not happy with your purchase.

PRICES:

I understand that nobody is interested in high prices. The pricing table below shows the cost for each next 50 coins after sale prior 50 coins:
First 50 coins ฿0.03
Next 50 coins ฿0.06
Next 50 coins ฿0.09
Next 50 coins ฿0.12
Next 50 coins ฿0.15
Next 50 coins ฿0.18
It doesn’t look expensive, everyone can afford it. The highest price is ฿0.3 It will help to stabilize market after sold out more than 2/3 coins in each batch.

READY?

ANTANA BITCOIN  #124 "SATOSHI NAKAMOTO" BATCH is in stock.  Handling & shipping – 1 work day.

To celebrate the launch of the coin I am going to provide 7(love this lucky number) coupons that guarantee discount in amount of one SATOSHI batch coin and free shipping, include international.

1. antana7iwtneif7
2. antana6qviswjr7
3. antana5tuamvpw7
4. antana4vnuwksa7
5. antana3uorclas7
6. antana2ljkdchp7
7. antana1pwreiac7

I am going to send to Satoshi one of the coins as a sign of respect for what he created for us… if he provides his address  ;)

SECOND BATCH #125 "ASICMiner USB Block Erupter" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-125-asicminer-usb-block-erupter-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-125-asicminer-usb-block-erupter-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #126 "God Save The Mt.Gox" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-125-god-save-mt-gox-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-125-god-save-mt-gox-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #127 “Regulations? Try me" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-126-regulations-try-me-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-126-regulations-try-me-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #128 “Mining on my own" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-128-mining-on-my-own-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-128-mining-on-my-own-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #129 "Just Type Bitcoin" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-129-just-type-bitcoin-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-129-just-type-bitcoin-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #130 "Bitcointalk hacked" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-130-bitcointalk-hacked-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-130-bitcointalk-hacked-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #131 "Baidu is in" is AVAILABLE
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-131-baidu-is-in-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-131-baidu-is-in-batch/)

NEXT BATCH #132 "<-TO THE MOON | TO THE EARTH->" is coming in couple week.

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What in my mind:

•   Receive feedback about ANTANA bitcoin from you.
•   Create a survey or a poll to choose what will be next feature on the next batch.

Thank you. In crypto we trust! 

Colour me interested.  I don't trust you post count.

Got any references or anyone to vouch for you?

A new name was created especially for this project. I am not so long time in the bitcoin community. Some day just came up idea of these coins and now they are here.
The best recommendations will be from customers who like this idea and coins.
 

DobZombie, i use two coupons  ( one for me, and my dad take one too. Bitcoin family :p ) of the seven, and if i receive the coin, i will post a photo of they here ! :)

Thank you guys!
All coupons are gone.


1. antana7iwtneif7 - South Africa
2. antana6qviswjr7 - United States
3. antana5tuamvpw7 - United Arab Emirates
4. antana4vnuwksa7 -United Arab Emirates
5. antana3uorclas7 - United States
6. antana2ljkdchp7 - Switzerland
7. antana1pwreiac7 - United Arab Emirates

Shipping tomorrow.
I removed some restrictions that I used with coupons - now you can buy as many coins as you like.

Woot thank you very much!!  ;D

will post pics once it arrives, thanks.

I will maybe buy two more coin when i receive the 2 free one ^^ ( And post the photo here )

scam? bug?
Order: #8

I've ordered two of these coins and got a address to pay with following notes:
-------------------- start --------------------
Amount (BTC):    
0.30000000
Address:    
1FdEtSWcGeNooZYJu4cZ7dXhVYmpNPnuPz

Please note:

    You must make a payment within 60 minutes, or your order will be cancelled
    As soon as your payment is received in full you will receive email confirmation with order delivery details.
    You may send payments from multiple accounts to reach the total required.
-------------------- end --------------------

I got the email @03:47 CEST so i have to pay until 04:47 CEST and then i'll get an confirmation email.
I've done sending bitcoins to the address shown ( https://blockchain.info/address/1FdEtSWcGeNooZYJu4cZ7dXhVYmpNPnuPz ) and did not got any e-mail for confirmation!
So i have to think that my order is canceled.... so what now?
(yes, 60 mins are passed)

If i'm wrong in any point, please correct me!

Hi 1John8Lare,

I use Electrum to receive payments (not BitPay) and this plugin wait 6 confirmations in the bitcoin network. After it is confirmed a customer receive a 'Payment confirmation' e-mail (going to check it again right now to be sure)
If status or your order is changed to "processing" that means confirmation received and I have 1 day to ship your order.

Sorry for that inconvenience. I will try to make all processes clear for customers.  

P.S. your order will be shipped it 1 hour - also I will provide a tracking number for you.

Regards,
ANTANA

6 confirmations in 60 mins.... so i have to be lucky to pay in the "right time"

The status of the order has changed to "processing", but still didn't received any (new) email...

I'm going to change instructions. Thanks for feedback

ok, looks like everything is working now.
I've got a mail with Tracking Info

Thanks :)

Thanks all for first orders, really appreciate it. Enjoy your purchase!

SECOND BATCH #125 "ASICMiner USB Block Erupter" is available. Handling and shipping - 1 work day.

THIRD BATCH #126 "God save the Mt. Gox" is in status PRE-ORDER. Shipping in 1 week

I think they look nice to display to teach people about bitcoin. and really cheap too!

-Brian Gleason

Great coins! Maybe I will order you some :)

Too bad I did not get one free coupon :(

Private money in Germany
As seen in Oxford Dictionary


Any of these still better than #126

PS: how much will shipping to Hong Kong cost, i will consider buying if there are better slogan in #126+n

Shipping from 0.05BTC
Just add coins to cart and check options (depends on quantity)

Any other ideas of particular feature for next batch?

how about the 10000 BTC pizza? or the largest transaction or something awesome like that?  :)

My vote is for the recent news

https://i.imgur.com/ifXNKQ5.jpg

thanks! will order some more of these as they are released.

Received my coin  ;D Looks great! Thanks very much. Looking forward to future purchases  :)

and thanks for the coupon  ;D

Received my coins,
they look great, like expected

I ordered 2 of each batch, one for me and one as an awesome gift to people I may like....

I like playing with coins and flipping them and such... If I treated the coins gently would the gold stay on?
Say I dropped a coin on the ground (I know gold is super soft) would it do serious damage to the coin just from the first few drops?

I may be the first one to test that!

When you receive my BTC 0.45, add me to your trust network!

Can someone who has real gold in hand verify that they are plated in actual gold (or that the difference is indistinguishable anyway)?
I only have some physical silver so I wouldn't know the difference....

I've never tried before treat them gently. I just collect them and they all the time in plastic cases.
Try and tell us after how it is going.

Your order will be shipped in couple days (third batch on the way)

I guess I'm lucky to get two of each :)

One of each will make really good presents.... (I won't abuse the coins just treat them normally)

I'll be sure to say if they are extra sensitive in case I find out!
Thank you for the update!  :)

Thanks all for your orders, really appreciate it. Enjoy your purchase!
Orders combined with third batch will be shipped tomorrow.

Third BATCH #126 "God save the Mt. Gox" is available. Handling and shipping - 1 work day.
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Fourth BATCH #127 "Regulations? Try me" is in status PRE-ORDER. Shipping in 1 week

Could you make custom coins?

I'd like to make a very small amount of about 5 tokens that are going to be for the hellenic society, One for the Historian, President, Treasurer, Secretary and such and such....
We are a college organization so we're naturally broke! If you could make them I'd give you 0.05 BTC (Silver or gold plating would be great)

I'm their historian/PR.

I'm only saying this because I see you doing this really cool business of making coins. The Hellenic society would definitely stand out if we get badges/coins for our elected officials!

I would like the coins to say President in Greek and English (or English and Greeklish). Do you do such things?
It would be more of a donation of your services because SGA doesn't give much....

The design would be an owl, and the title (2013/2014) Hellenic Society, St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Campus.
It can have a similar design to the Drachma coin with the owl!

Count me interested! Do you have an option where I can pay now and you ship to me in 3 batches or so so that I don't pay high shipping fees?

Very cool, I want to get some! Any interest in trading one of these coins for one of my Bitcoin Keychains? If so, please PM me.

I receive each new batch every 10 days. So you can ones per month make an order. I will set up a notification for you by email.

Regarding custom coins - see PM.

I guess I will pick 3 or 4 of them when there are enough choices for me after 1/2 month, email sujbscribe for new looks is great too!

I ordered some, to give as a gift to my friends. Waiting for the mailman now  :D

These coins are great. I thought of some lines/text:

"Mining on my own"
"in Bitcoin we believe" or "in Bitcoin we trust"
"True am I to Bitcoin"
"Bitcoin, guide us"

feel free to use one or some line(s) of the above, I hope I'll get one for free if there are made  ;)

Deal!

Next batch will have "MINING ON MY OWN" title on all coins.
You will get a free coin from next batch.
Your order will be send tomorrow! Thank you!

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Thank you Antana! I am honored  :)

That's really awesome  ;D

well done wttbs  :)

Maybe good idea is that every coin from batch have it's own number from 1-300 ? To emphasize the uniqueness of coins  :)

...and price of each coin will be around $200 :)

 

I got my coins and I'm really happy!

I have to say, if you want to play around  with the coins (like me) get a few of them. I have 2 of each batch and I really like them. One statistic that I would like to see is the usd price on every coin even if small and pushed somewhere off-center. Maybe USD and Euro.

I really like the concept of having a part of bitcoin history on a coin.

Numbering each coin 1-300 is unnecessary.

Thank you for purchase!

I was thinking to add exchange rate and number of network transactions to coins.
But I am not sure about free space :/

What do you guys think?

Exchange rate but don't use the dollar or euro symbol on the coin! Small and discreet, as if it isn't really a big deal! usd and euro or just usd.

I think that would make the coins to crowdy, you should keep free spaces on the coin.

Maybe it's a nice idea to create a seperate "exchange" batch with on the coin:

exchange rate USD
exchange rate EUR
network transactions

+ some other exchange-related info, check: http://bitcoincharts.com/bitcoin/

Maybe you could make a new "exchange" batch every 3 months (4 batches a year).

Let see.
I will try to fit this statistic and show you result.
Than we discuss )

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145/300 coins of Satoshi Nakamoto batch are sold out!
Thank you all for your purchases!

A new difficulty in 3 days, what's interesting has happened this week that we can put on coins?

"Changes to Exchanges"   !

I received my AntanaBitCoins today ! And they are realy awesome ! Me Happy  ;D Thanks Antana for making these great coins.

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Still waiting for more awesome slogans

Amazing Idea.
Wish I could afford a coin :P

I receive the package... BUT it was OPENED. NO coins inside. And he put scotch on the hole he make to remove the coins, as if nothing had happened.

PHOTOS :

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Uf...  :-[ Sorry about it.

Try to find out in your post office who was a postman and write a complaint.
It is very strange that you received this envelope.. For people who steal such a small things better just throw an envelope too.

Also you can see that price sticker has a weight information. - 0.044kg(it was printed in my post office). Just an envelope weighs 0.005kg
Also try to ask in police station maybe they will recommend something to you.

I staple each envelope, put protective paper/foam inside to protect from that kind of people... but still it doesn't work...

Just a simple question, have you put the 2 coins in the same envelope ? Or in two different.

Orders #2 and #4

It has to be two different.
Weight is 0.044kg - means that 1 coin in this envelope.

Hope you will receive second one.

I hope too :/

Hi all again! Good news: next two batches are available right now!

BATCH #127 "Regulations? Try me" is available. Handling and shipping - 1 work day.

http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_27511-300x300.jpg

BATCH #128 "Mining on my own" is available. Handling and shipping - 1 work day.

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One coin of each batch will be sent to Bitcoin Museum!

This is awesome !!  ;D

Are those 3D renderings or photos? I can't tell!

Those are real  ;)

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Special offer! All 5 coins together for BTC0.4!

http://antanacoins.com/product/set-of-5-antana-bitcoin-statistic-coins/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/set-of-5-antana-bitcoin-statistic-coins/)

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Can someone who has real gold in hand verify that they are plated in actual gold (or that the difference is indistinguishable anyway)?

Are those then taken out of the stock of 300 from each batch, or did you make 300 sets of 5 coins?

I now have all 5 current batches, two of each coin. One to play with and one to store!

Of cause those then taken out of the stock of 300 from each batch. Now only 20 sets available.  ;)
Any ideas for the title of next batch? :)

Mad Bitcoins summarizes a lot of news stories on bitcoin (really current stuff).

His channel is here: http://www.youtube.com/user/madbitcoins?feature=watch

A big thing that affects a lot of people on this forum is the bitfunder issue with U.S. customers.
I'd brainstorm a title but I gtg to college right now.

order #27 placed and paid.  Shipping seems a trifle on the high side. BTC0.15 for up to 9 coins/bars and then it jumps to BTC0.30 when I add a 10th item?

Thank you for your order.
I wish I could send you for less money but everything depends on weight
up to 500g twice cheaper than from 500g to 1kg.
Sorry but it is my post service rules. 

Easy there, boss. Just sayin' it seemed like an odd jump going from 9 pcs to 10 pcs.  The packaging of each coin must be fairly substantial to almost double the weight.. you might want to add an FAQ section and put more detail around why shipping is what it is, ie all coins are individually packaged in a plastic case and/or cardstock sleeve or whatever the packaging happens to be. Because 9 coins would only be 280g.  maybe there's 25g worth of packaging material on each coin, I dunno.

btw, 1 troy oz = 31.1 grams, not 28.   A U.S. ounce would be 28.35g.  Since you're dealing mainly in currency units/equivalents, stick to the troy conversion so as not to confuse numismatics. Of course, since you deal primarily in replicas (the only "pure" coin i saw on the site was the pure 1oz copper bitcoin coin), maybe that 3g weight difference isn't a big deal.

Anyhow, the more info you get onto your page for the potential customer to have access to up front, the better. :-)

Thanks for your advices.
I will take them into consideration.

Next batch have to have something regarding BAIDU. They accept bitcoins now.

Whose title I like the most will receive a free coin from that batch!

How about:
BAIDU IS IN!
or
COUNT BAIDU IN

?

A Bit of Baidu

"JUST BAIDU IT!"

Baidu Too!

Congrats on all the media using photos of your coins! Those great photos of your coins are really paying off.

'BAIDU FOR BITCOIN'

5 of Antana's Coins have been added to The Bitcoin Museum! (https://www.thebitcoinmuseum.com)

https://www.thebitcoinmuseum.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/n/antana.124.c_2.jpg (https://www.thebitcoinmuseum.com/index.php/coins-bullion/antana-01.html)

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'THE BAIDU BITCOIN BOOST'

_{if I win send the free coin to #2, I already received a free coin once}

"The Chinese Bubble"

Cheers...

Good news!

1. Three new batches are available right now:

• #129 “JUST TYPE BITCOIN” batch

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http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-129-just-type-bitcoin-batch/

• #130 “BITCOINTALK HACKED” batch

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http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-130-bitcointalk-hacked-batch/

• #131 “BAIDU IS IN” batch

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2. Coins prices and shipping prices reduced  - start from BTC0.03!

3. A new set included 8 coins will be available tomorrow.

"Baidu Is In"? meh. makes it sound like Baidu is a person. "Just BAIDU it!" woulda been way better. :P

I disagree with both of your statements. But more importantly, they have already made the coins! Your statements do nothing productive, they just seem negative.

Your disagreement is noted.  The irony of you negatively responding to what you perceived as negative commentary from me is amusing. :-)

The irony you pointed out is accepted, and I'm glad you found some amusement in it.

I just know it can sting a bit to put a bunch of time, thought, and money into something, and then after it's done and irreversible, have someone say it should have been different. So I felt a bit protective of these entrepreneurs who I relate to and think are doing good work. But perhaps I'm also a bit over sensitive.

Set of 8 coins for BTC0.35!

http://antanacoins.com/product/set-of-8-antana-bitcoin-statistic-coins/

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Antana, after the next two individual releases, will there be a second batch of 5, for those of us that ordered the first batch of 5 stats coins?

Hi,

sets only for newbies who would like to have all coins started from first batch.
First coins of each new batch starts from BTC0.03

So, just to be clear, after you release the 10th coin, there *won't* be a bundle of the 2nd set of 5 coins?

In any case, I'll wait until my first order eventually arrives before ordering any more.

Got my delivery today. the batch of 5 first coins are quite nice. excellent quality stamping and plating. 

will be only set of 10 coins.
A new batch is coming: TO THE MOON!!!  ;)

A new batch is available:

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Batch #133 - "First Bitcoin ATM" is in stock.

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Full set is updated. Now 10 coins in there.

Thank you!

Sharp looking coins and great idea.  I look forward to getting my hands on a couple of these, nice work.
 :o

The to the moon one is awesome  ;D

Just made an order, hope to see it soon.

prices reduced! Coins from BTC0.02

A new batch is available #134 "500 USD | 3000 CNY | 50000 JPY"
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-134-500-usd-3000-cny-50000-jpy-batch/

17-11-2013 Bitcoin hits 500 USD | 3000 CNY | 50000 JPY so I decided to place it on coins.

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Now the coins looks affordable :) . Gotta contact back my friend. Saw the new shipping price too! Attractive!

Sorry for making another post, but I'd like to suggest you to list yourself up at the bitcoinblackfriday. Boost sales, boost Bitcoin economy

Hope you a busy week

Thank you!

Bitcoin Black Friday is here!

Only today you can buy Full Collection of Antana Bitcoin Statistic coins with %50 discount!

Check this out:
http://antanacoins.com/bitcoin-black-friday/

These are really nice collectible coins (concept, design, and quality), and it's an amazing deal with the discount. They are very substantial, I sure like mine!

Hi antana, i mailed you a week ago (your@antanacoins.com), any news?

Coins received, many thanks  :)

A new batch is available:

#135 "PUMP AND DUMP"
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-135-pump-and-dump-batch/

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Ordered a few, can't wait to see these :) Thanks for your amazing coins!

Some titles:

Silk Road Bust
China Speculates / Yuan Deposits Suspended
Overstock.com
420 dip
R.I.P. Casascius Coins

edit:
End The Fed
USD is FIAT (Does anyone know what fiat means in a financial sense?)

(lol complacent cas is a good one \/  )

'Compliant Casascius'

more, more ideas! ;D

Coins look amazing, thanks for rushing them out last year for me :) Anticipating next batch!

# 136 batch is here

CASASCIUS: Nov 27, 2013: For the time being, I have suspended accepting new orders, pending resolution of some concerns I have as to regulatory issues. I am anticipating a possibility of having to prequalify buyers, and am holding off taking orders until I know for sure.

THANK YOU CASASCIUS!

ANTANA BITCOIN #136 “THANK YOU CASASCIUS” batch
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-136-thank-you-casascius-batch/ (http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-136-thank-you-casascius-batch/)

http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_38581-300x300.jpg

Please explain the regulatory issues, in this context?

Casascius(Mike Caldwell) received a letter from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FINCEN, the arm of the Treasury Department that dictates how the nation’s anti-money-laundering and financial crime regulations are interpreted. According to FINCEN, Caldwell needs to rethink his business. “They considered my activity to be money transmitting,” Caldwell says. And if you want to transmit money, you must first jump through a lot of state and federal regulatory hoops Caldwell hasn’t jumped through.
Because the process is so complicated, Caldwell has stopped taking orders.

Lol. At least you have clarified that you were quoting Mike. Maybe i should of understood your formatting better, as i initially thought you were referring to yourself.

# 137 and #138 batches are here

ANTANA BITCOIN STATISTIC COIN #137 - "RACE FOR ROI" batch - BTC0.02
"http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-137-race-for-roi-batch/
http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_3883-300x300.jpg


ANTANA BITCOIN STATISTIC COIN #138 - "5,315 %" batch - BTC0.02
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-138-5317-batch/
http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_3882-300x300.jpg

Full collection – set of 15 Antana Bitcoin statistic coins - only BTC0.32 delivery included!
http://antanacoins.com/product/full_collection/
http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2842-300x300.jpg

#139 Is here

ANTANA BITCOIN STATISTIC COIN #139 - "ANTMINER" batch - BTC0.02

http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-139-antminer-batch/

The AntMiner is the latest USB ASIC Bitcoin Miner with the lowest cost per GH out of all of the USB ASIC Bitcoin miners out there. This means maximum return to the end user. It is ideal for anyone interested in giving bitcoin mining a try and for building USB based mining rigs. It can comfortably mine at 1.6GH/s – 2GH/s without heating up too much so no additional heat sink will be required.

http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_3893-300x300.jpghttp://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_3894-300x300.jpg

Very nice, keep em comin! :D

Newbie question.

Are these coins purely symbolic or do they have btc value? Can I  convert to actual btc?

Thanks

No value. They are souvenirs

Three new batches are available:


ANTANA BITCOIN #140 “BELIEVE IN ALTCOINS” batch
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-140-believe-in-altcoins-batch/
http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/140-300x300.jpg


ANTANA BITCOIN #141 “BITCOIN VS APPLE” batch
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-141-bitcoin-vs-apple-batch/
http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/141-300x300.jpg


ANTANA BITCOIN #142 “TRANSACTION MALLEABILITY” batch
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-142-transaction-malleability-batch/
http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/142-300x300.jpg


Also you can find these coins on ebay:
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Antana-Coins/Antana-Bitcoins-/_i.html?_fsub=4944061017&_sid=1065141307&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Thank you!

I love these coins, pls keep them coming im collecting the lot, and lets hope for a bit of value increase on them one day once the batches run out ;)

i do have a suggestion though if you dont mind.  Perhaps a bit more of a detailed description of each coin and the reasoning behind the message? on the site would be good. or even as a simple separate blog.


great coin to collect if you carnt afford the fully loaded coins.

Thanks for positive feedback.

A new batch is available:


ANTANA BITCOIN #143 “GOODBYE, MT.GOX” batch
http://antanacoins.com/product/antana-bitcoin-143-goodbye-mt-gox-batch/

http://antanacoins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_3944-300x300.jpg

where can I get a whole full set of all the coins?

I have my satoshi nakamoto coin and it's insane how much the hash rate as grown since then   :o

So, how much would it be to buy the coins from number 1 through 143 :P

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Back on topic, I'm loving this and I bought some. Can't wait to receive.

How many did you ship and what's the current price?

If you are struggling getting to move your coins out, I suggest pushing a similar thread to this to the goods section  :)

I have received mine and I really like them. Haven't had time to make some pictures though.

A little bump  ;D These awesome coins are still available !

Be aware of the Chinese fake ones on ebay >:(!

What country is Antana based in?

Australia

Antana Coins
PO Box 9348
South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, 3141, Australia

contacts are Anton and Ana, really nice persons. Website: http://antanacoins.com you will find a contact page their too. Coins are very very good quality. I won a contest regarding to think of new name and I won with: Mining on my own. They are commited to making great coins and support the bitcoin community.

Thanks so much! That was the last missing piece for the Antana section of the book :D

You are welcome, glad I could help.

Did #144 “I am not Dorian Nakamoto” ever get released? If so, do you know where I can find a photo?

I am not sure, looking at their website #144 is not for sale seperate coin only. #144 is this set: http://antanacoins.com/product/full_collection/ but there is no link or photo to/of the coin. Perhaps it is best you contact Anton and Ana.

Or check this ebay-sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/I-AM-NOT-DORIAN-NAKAMOTO-BATCH-144-BIT-COIN-STATISTIC-SOUVENIR-COIN-/191358010460
looks like seller is Ana.... but I am not sure

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/L0UAAOxyiklTkZWQ/s-l1600.jpg

Edit: what the hell I bought one, see if and when it will arrive  ;D Estimated delivery Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 07

Well, we know that it exists; thats good enough for me!
Thanks for your help!

i still got one: "regulation ? try me " example of antana coin for sale...  8)

I received my "I am not Dorian Nakamoto" coin today. Very nice coin!

https://i.imgur.com/SoLt1gL.jpg

Hello Everyone,

thank you for your orders and sorry for cancelled orders this weekend, I was away and couldn't process them.
To clarify some rumours about fake coins: I do not think that they are exists. Antana coins are limited in batches and are not in high demand. It is just not profitable to make duplicates.

Coins are selling on my website and on some coins on ebay. Unfortunately ebay policy very strict to coins and souvenirs in a coin shape so there are just few coins for sale.
On my website bitcoins payments and paypal for full set payments are available. OpenBazaar shop also exists - @antana

Due to low demand I have finished production a year ago.
Early years were full all of action: markets opened and closed, hackers halt networks, speculations on exchanges, miners equipment with USB sticks for 1BTC... good times. To remember this I have got 20 batches with some key information on each coin...
No more coins will be produced.
Some coins still in stock and I am happy to continue process orders.


and I am still happy too see sometimes my pictures on popular resources as
http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/30/bitcoin-price-jumps-21-percent-over-4-days-reaching-a-21-month-high (http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/30/bitcoin-price-jumps-21-percent-over-4-days-reaching-a-21-month-high)
or
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanmaglich/2014/02/28/bitcoin-exchange-mt-gox-files-for-bankruptcy/#1510260340a1 (http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanmaglich/2014/02/28/bitcoin-exchange-mt-gox-files-for-bankruptcy/#1510260340a1)

Thank you

I still think they exist as i bought some from ebay for as low as 1$. Difference in weight comparing to your coins is about 1g, and quality is somewhat lower.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/014-year-Satoshi-Nakamoto-Gold-Plated-1oz-Bitcoin-BTC-1-Physical-Bit-Coin-/262386091156?hash=item3d176e0494:g:9UoAAOSwDk5T4aYT

http://www.ebay.at/itm/1Pcs-Gold-Plated-Physical-Bit-Coin-Commemorative-Satoshi-Virtual-Money-Gift-/271788021126?hash=item3f47d41586:g:RLcAAOSwbqpT4aYX

As you can see there were 239 #124 coins sold from second link (from only one seller, and there are many in China), your batch is 300, and you didn' sold them more than 200 (price will be 0.10 when you will and at the moment it is 0.08 per coin), so unfortunately fakes do exist.   :o

https://i.imgur.com/eF5QgHlm.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/eF5QgHl.jpg)

I didn't now. 8g coin - probably made of plastic.. I have submitted report on ebay, will see their reaction.

Sorry for being so unexact and confused you a little.   :(

Your coin weighs exactly 33,95g with Air-Tite and their coin weighs exactly 35,20g with Air-Tite, and the difference is approx 1g (1,25g to be exact).  :P

Very interesting!

Your design is iconic and right up there with Casascius as representative of Bitcoin.  It's a shame they were not profitable enough to continue production.  Have you considered making another batch to commemorate the 2016 halving event?  I'd pay more for a coin produced only once every 4 years.