China Cryptocurrency Stamps/Coins/Hardware Wallets-Gov & Private Issued

[ChiBitCTy]

I wanted to start a thread dedicated solely to Chinese related cryptocurrency and “cryptocurrency” (ie Digital Yuan) collectibles.

I think I’ve got one of the best and most unique collections in the space so figured I’d share.

First up are coins issued from within China (not gov backed). Geek Bitcoin might be the first, or one of (Not sure off hand when BTCC launched their first physical BTC (but they were the first ever cryptocurrency exchange in China. The large silver coin has some info (and a COA I’m working on finding).


Geek Bitcoin







ANX Bitcoin
I believe this ended up being a scam. But these coins were issued as a marketing ploy







https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2014/02/24/hong-kong-to-get-first-offline-bitcoin-store

“Momax Physical Bitcoin” (I have no info on this coins at all, yet)



BTCC - Chinas first ever Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency Exchange created by no stranger to many of us, Bobby Lee, brother of Litecoin creator Charlie Lee (as a buddy and no stranger to many of us). Their coins are about as desirable as any in the space. They mined all coins funded on to the physical bitcoins themselves, adding extra desire/premiums thanks to the “un-tainted”/ “Virgin” bitcoin. They made some silver coins (the Two BTC silver coins are beyond rare and BEAUTIFUL). China does not allow the manufacturing of precious metal coins (or at least silver, I know) to be made by a company who ships over-seas. In response Bobby started producing Titanium Coins as well as the extremely popular “chips” and Titanium Block.  























https://coinidol.com/longest-running-bitcoin-exchange-btcc-releases-physical-coin/?amp

3oz Silver coin - “CoinSpot Trading Limited”






Digital Yuan “Cryptocurrency” - China made mining and trading bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies illegal. In comes what they call, the “Digital Yuan” a self proclaimed “cryptocurrency”, however it’s actually just a centralized way of digitally using the Yuan, not true decentralized blockchain technology.  This still marks a new era of money/how money is used  in China which spawned many cool collectibles including hardware wallets, digital hardware wallet cards and other wallet hardware cards.

















https://www.ledgerinsights.com/china-produces-cbdc-guide-for-tourists-in-english/

https://www.registrationchina.com/articles/china-e-cny-guide-for-foreigners/

In 2024 “Year of the Dragon” China issued the first ever “State backed” digital crypto stamp (or anything real crypto related regarding collectibles which uses the polygon network. A joint venture between China, HK Post and a third party company.  

It seems though as sales have ceased/gone out of business ( and FYI to those asking how to obtains the stamps case set as well as the .999 gold stamps (3 weight sizes in total ).























https://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/372235

https://crypto-stamps.org/catalogue/asia/china/


Will update post as more info / items come available.

(please let me know if I’ve missed anything !!)

[Steeley]

ChiBit,

Fun post. Thank you. Great stuff

I got curious about the Coinspot Trading Limited coin. The Translation of the Chinese on the top is "Bitcoin" and in the 2nd quadrant is "2017". This could indicate the mintage date, but I think it more likely is commemorating the 2017 bullrun since the other images align with celebrating the run up to $20,000. Coinspot Trading Pty Ltd is Australian; maybe a 'shout out' to this exchange if it was used by Chinese? There is no company in China by this name according to several AI assistants.  

You should add the 2014 Chinese Businessman gold coins mentioned in the Encyclopedia.

Also, has anyone ever peeled a Geek Bitcoin? What's under there? .005 BTC has become a decent amount of money. When I first got one the amount seemed insignificant compared to keeping it pristine and intact.

[CARIBBEAN_TREASURES]

I don't have any more Merit to give, but this is great stuff! Thanks ChiBitCTy

[minerjones]

Also, has anyone ever peeled a Geek Bitcoin? What's under there? .005 BTC has become a decent amount of money. When I first got one the amount seemed insignificant compared to keeping it pristine and intact.

From what I have read/seen, I think that most (if not all) came as DIY coins
And also if you bought a bunch, they came in a small chest
Someone has to have a piture of this.....

[ChiBitCTy]

Also, has anyone ever peeled a Geek Bitcoin? What's under there? .005 BTC has become a decent amount of money. When I first got one the amount seemed insignificant compared to keeping it pristine and intact.

From what I have read/seen, I think that most (if not all) came as DIY coins
And also if you bought a bunch, they came in a small chest
Someone has to have a piture of this.....

I know what you speak of MJ, treasure chest wise. I’ll have to try and dig that up. Also yes as far as you and I ever figured out (after now about a decade of research and general knowledge/seeing some peeled, they do seem to be all DIY , which how the heck to load 🤷‍♂️ (have we ever checked underneath , found a private key or QR code to one and seen if it was ever funded ? 🤔)

@steeley thanks and GREAT CALL on that infamous Chinese “business man” coin, will add shortly.

Look for anyone else who might see any holes in my presentation here! Thanks all