> maybe I dont understand the answers above - but what happens on Jan 4 2029 to any of the notes should they still be loaded?

On January 3 2029 the multisig downgrades from 2-of-2 to 1-of-2 where the only key that can spend the funds is the user key on the note. If you're the last holder and you didn't re-key the note, it's probable that someone else also has a copy of the key (hence why we recommend re-keying when you receive a note).

Thanks for the feedback. Expiration is indeed a weird concept here -- maybe there is a better word. On the notes it states "Claim Before Jan 3 2029" as a warning, with the goal of indicating to a holder that *something* should be done before that date if they haven't re-keyed the note.

Wth is a "3D unicorn mask"? Sounds cool I guess...  

That's easy to test. I printed on standard Xerox paper using an inkjet, poured 96% alcohol on it, poured some more, and rubbed it a bit with a tissue. Then I took this picture:

I didn't have a laserjet attached, but I expect it to be even tougher.

This is just one more reason for me not to buy collectibles: not your keys, ....... Don't get me wrong: I'd love it, but I don't dare.

Who's sending a Casascius to the LockPickingLaywer?

About the hologram, the one in LPL's Youtube video is a generic one.
They are certainly not as elaborated as the Casascius hologram, despite it being exploited already :

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2013/08/13/defcon-hackers-crack-physical-bitcoin-casascius-coins/

Would it matter what happens to the paper? Once the hologram is off you can always reprint it.

I mentioned it to someone else in a PM but:

Certain issues have been well known for 9 years
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2013/08/13/defcon-hackers-crack-physical-bitcoin-casascius-coins/

Supposedly they (Casascius) fixed their holograms.
But with everyone else we have to hope they bought their holograms from a quality maker and not just the lowest cost one.

-Dave

no prob - apparently not so many collectors were interested in this 2022 edition because it was very similar to the previous 2020 edition