The only use they have is for the joy of ownership or as an investment. If you buy an unopened one then you're far better served keeping it unopened. Redeemed coins do have a value but at present it's way, way less than the premium a complete coin has.
For example a good non error 1 btc brass coin might fetch 1.3. If you open it up then you get your 1 BTC and the coin itself might make 0.1 if it's very nice.
***side note*** if anyone has a 2011 or 2012 cas bitcoin, im buying all day as many as you have for 1.3
BTC each
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