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Lot 1: 0.002BTC
Lot 2: 0.006BTC
Lot 3: 0.006BTC
Lot 4: 0.003BTC
Lot 5: 0.006BTC
Lot 6: 0.002BTC
Lot 7: 0.002BTC
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This was a nice surprise, as I don't frequent the forum as much as I used to. The response here is heartwarming. To clarify, the 'Revised Edition' came out less than a year after the first, and only had a few extra pages- it is a hardcover 'coffee table book', and is an improvement upon the original softcover in terms of design, presentability, and some updated information. Interestingly, the book was written in the first place was because I got PM's here saying I should expand upon the Casascius eBook I published in 2014. When I began writing the Encyclopedia in late 2014, the projected length was much shorter, but the amount of coins grew exponentially over the 2-year writing process. One of the challenges of the Encyclopedia was that it was not possible to get all the specs like size, weight, or denomination of all coins, or even quality images or information, of all coins. Further, come coins were far less interesting and remarkable than others. As such some coins needed to be left out, as adding bits and pieces of incomplete and seemingly insignificant info would have make the final result look disjointed. The scope of 'physical bitcoins' is large, and you would be surprised by just how many ICO's and crypto startups created metal coins or plastic chips. Luckily, the Encyclopedia was out before ICO's became a thing. Then there are whole other closely related areas: 'crypto bills' and 'crypto cards'. I will note here, that the book did credit BitBills in the Foreword though they were not part of the primary material. While I love the book format, I think the best first step for the next iteration is to create an openly accessible online resource that lists as many coins as possible along with all available specs and links to primary sources. As there is so much more "physical crypto" material than before, this would need to be sourced by a team of researchers initially, and later crowd-sourced with a simple mechanism for new entries and specific pieces of data to be continually submitted and published. I have the initial framework ready for this database ready to go, as well as a basic version set up for Casascius coins at https://www.cryptonumist.com/casascius-gallery/In this new iteration, I envision that each entry could credit the name(s) of whoever contributed data. Let's make this happen- once the information is all in one place, I can actually put it into a book, perhaps editions such as "Physical Bitcoin: 2017-2019 - The ICO Era', etc. Consider this a call for volunteer researchers  |
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Lot 1: 0.003BTC
Lot 2: 0.003BTC
Lot 3: 0.003BTC
Lot 4: 0.003BTC
Lot 5: 0.003BTC
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Hey guys, just letting you know that I've been collaborating closely with Stacks since their 1st physical crypto auction and am most happy to answer any direct questions via PM, including helping get coins in for upcoming sales. What's really exciting is that they have the "Double Error" Casascius ending later this month, which will mark the first time one of those has openly been sold. its only the 2nd of 5 to surface so far, and statistically 2/5 have been peeled without the peeler knowing about the super-rarity. This is straight-up the rarest Casascius coin out there that isn't loaded with 1,000 BTC. https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-XS9GA |
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1. When you bought your first crypto collectibles? [What "triggered the spark"
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In 2013 and had just purchased my first Bitcoins for $20 each using a convoluted way involving wiring money from PayPal to a game currency exchange, where I bought "second life" Linden Dollars which could be traded for BTC. I created my first wallet, and was afraid I would lose my private key/password (which I did, later...), so I used most of the BTC to purchase Casacius coins from Bittiraha in Finland, which I had delivered to my grandparents house and picked up some months later.
2. What did you love about this sector?
[What excites you more about this kind of objects?]
When I purchased my first Bitcoins as an 18-year old arts student in 2013, I found the Bitcointalk.org forum to be intimidating with what seemed like high level programmer-talk. I used to collect coins as a child (I suppose I still do...), and so by collecting Casascius coins and posting about them, I felt I belonged in the Bitcoin community. I saw them as a tangible manifestation of the movement.
3. What future do you see in this kind of collection? [Will there be an expansion based on the largest number of users who approach crypto currencies?]
I think that more and more people will be interested in collecting physical cryptocurrencies, and non-mass produced tokens made in the early days, which I would consider 2016 and earlier, will likely all be considered as valuable collectibles.
4. What do you think are the objects or types of objects that will have a greater interest or revaluation in the future? [Coins? Drawings? Stamps?]
It is very difficult to say- I think in all categories there will be some items which are valued and sought after, while others are forgotten and perhaps one day rediscovered.
5. What advice would you give to those who are entering this sector for the first time?
This is a small passion-based sector- don't take it too seriously and don't expect to make money.. but if you buy limited edition coins, especially those from the earlier years, you will have something very interesting to pass on to your children.
6. Can you post your collection item that you think deserves more attention? [The rarest, the purchase you dreamed of, the one you are most fond of?]
I think that the coins by Cryptolator offer the most striking artistic image which reflects the spirit of the early years of the Bitcoin movement. On the face, "the people" using "chains" to pull down a burning bank as they walk towards Bitcoin, while bankers sit on its steps crying over bags of burning money- the image is very powerful and symbolic of the movement.
7. What do you think could be the “holy grail” of collecting bitcoin/crypto objects?
The 500 BTC Casascius bar - Only one is known to have been made, and it has been peeled.
The funded 1000 BTC gold coin.
The first 1/1 3D printed "Bitcoin coin"
8. Do you think it's a hobby "for the rich" or can it be started by "penniless" collectors as well?
There are limited edition coins being made that can be purchased for under $50, so getting a collectible physical bitcoin is not out of reach for average people. When we speak of funded Casascius coins however, yes- they are the Rolexes of physical bitcoins.
9. What do you think about the dilemma of those who buy items paid for in bitcoin rather than keep bitcoins themselves? [It is the exact opposite of what happens in classic collecting where an inflationary system favors the long-term hodler...]
Many saw this coming, and for that reason only used a small portion of their BTC holdings to purchase collectibles. We should remember that this effect would likely work in reverse as well, however- if BTC had failed and gone to 0, the collectibles would still likely retain some value.
10. Observations / comments / ask yourself a question and give an answer.... more...
It's pretty crazy to see items that used to trade for several bitcoins, now trade for fractions of a bitcoin, yet still being up in dollar terms. I wonder if the same will happen to NFT's- Imagine if a 100 ETH / $200,000 Bored Ape will trade for 10 ETH / $1,000,000 in the future- it does not seem impossible in our industry!
On that note, I consider funded physical bitcoins as the first blockchain proto-NFT's, as they were non-fungible objects recorded on the blockchain.
Special questions for creators / artists
11. What inspires you the most in creating objects in this sector?
I'm inspired by how far the blockchain sector has gone from a single person and a single idea, to an entire ecosystem that is merging with the wider world. The intangibility and mystery-yet-security is a lasting theme.
12. Which is the creation you are most attached to from an emotional point of view?
A piece of art titled "blockchain tree" can be found in my book, Blockland. I feel it reflects the blockchain phenomenon.
13. Besides being a creator of collectibles, are you also a collector?
Yes- I began as a collector and created a coin as a tribute to the others.
14. What do you think is the future for this sector?
I think that there will be larger scale issuers of crypto-backed physical currency.
I think that crypto-themed art will be a part of the art world for a long time.
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I am looking to buy Goxxed coins, so please PM me with asking prices.
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I love this idea - it was cool that we had a small display of Casascius coins along with my book at Miami 2021.  |
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Not loaded  Slight delay with things, as I didnt get enough of the magazines so I am working to get some more. |
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and you forget one part - that you have to trust someone to hold something currently worth 2 million that will most likely continue to increase in value while hoping they dont skip out on you. I would not trust a bank with even half that much money - why would I trust these guys? Not your keys - not your crypto.
In the proposed scenario you also have to trust Blockfi with the 800k USDC At the end of the day, that is how society in every country has worked for more than the past 100 years. Billion dollar companies lend their money and trust other billion dollar companies to hold money for them. I don't think we will be escaping that reality anytime soon. |
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In the past month I've been getting a large number of requests from outside collectors looking to acquire some Casascius coins, and many of them are specifically requesting graded ones. Brass 0.5 and 1.0 are the most requested.
This is an open invitation to send me PM's regarding graded coins that you have along with asking prices. You are also welcome to PM with ungraded ones, but note that success is less likely (though I do appreciate them). If you have several and you can offer quantity discounts, let me know.
Pics are appreciated but not required- but I will ask for them anyway in the sale process.
Thanks
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Looking for these two coins, either funded, peeled, or unfunded.
Send me offers.
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1 @ 5 mBTC First time buying ad space. I will advertise my newly published Bitcoin history book, Blockland. Info: www.cryptonumist.com |
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1 @ 5 mBTC First time buying ad space. I will advertise my newly published Bitcoin history book, Blockland. Info: www.cryptonumist.com |
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I actually only bought these because it was the only way to buy bitcoin with a credit card (I didn't have cash lol) and my plan was to just hold the bitcoin for a month and sell it before the bill came (which I did for a profit). So I redeemed it right away. I was also only a few cities away from where they were being produced so I got it rather quickly  . That's an amazing story! |
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