PROTOTYPES: Bitcoin Penny™ DIY (Fundable) Commemorative Coins

[BitcoinPenny]

It's the fall season, and we're clearing out all of our 2016 inventory, which includes this little side project from last spring -- 2016 Bitcoin Penny™ DIY (Do-It-Yourself and Fully Fundable) Commemorative Coins!

I spoke with a few of you earlier this year regarding this highly anticipated side project, and we started prototyping in late Spring. Sadly, things got busy over the summer, and we totally forgot about it. (Our bad!) Luckily, we re-discovered this cool little project a few days ago while clearing shelves. (Our good!)

These 2016 Bitcoin Penny™ DIY Commemorative Coins are still in the idea / prototyping phase, so we're unclear if we'll include them in our official inventory list for the upcoming 2017 Bitcoin Penny™ release. If not, then please feel free to consider these as Limited Edition collectibles, if you'd like.

The front of these coins is our 2016 standard mint "DAVE" design, while the reverse is left blank (with raised edge) as seen in the photos. The size is the same as all Bitcoin Penny™ Commemorative Coins (.900" diameter), and the material is the same high quality copper. In fact, everything about this coin is the same as our 2016 standard mint "DAVE" coin, except for the blank reverse.

The stickers are custom, dual-layer, tamper-evident, silver foil, holographic security stickers made specially for The Bitcoin Penny Company. In case you're curious about the fine print background, it reads: AUTHENTIC | GENUINE | SECURITY | GUARANTEED | TOTALLY REAL | SERIOUSLY!

Here are a few photos...






















Product: 2016 Bitcoin Penny™ DIY "Prototype" Commemorative Coins, 10-Pack
Description: You will receive ten (10) DIY coins + one (1) sheet of holographic security stickers (49 stickers).
Price: 0.1 BTC
Payment Address: 1PennyPC21xJ8UcJJ4Wb6YsL1xUz3nS2KD

USA shipping is an additional 0.0125 BTC and international shipping is an additional 0.025 BTC.

Please feel free to ask questions. Thank you.

Regards,
Chris @ TBPCo


IMPORTANT: Please understand that we only minted one hundred (100) of these prototype DIY coins, and some of the coins were used for experiments, so we can only fill the first eight orders. CORRECTION: After packaging the first eight orders, we discovered that we used fewer coins than thought for our experiments, and the mint sent a few extra to replace any "factory seconds" coins. Therefore, these prototype coins are limited to a few more than 100, and we are able to fill a few more orders than originally advertised. Thank you.

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[greenplastic]

     Nice plan!

Interested in 2 packs, thanks!

PM coming...

[vizique]

[cryptoheadd]

Daaamn.
These look awesomee!

[miffman]

Looks good BP!

Only thing I would suggest for the next batch (if you do decide to make another batch) is to add either a transparent window or a number in the holo. Otherwise we can't identify which address corresponds to its coin 

[Lutpin]

I'm surprised. They look neat
Will the doodles be DIY aswell, or are they coming pre-assembled?

[OgNasty]

Smallest Bitcoin wallet in existence?

[BitcoinPenny]

Only thing I would suggest for the next batch (if you do decide to make another batch) is to add either a transparent window or a number in the holo. Otherwise we can't identify which address corresponds to its coin 

miffman,

That's a good idea. Honestly, we were expecting that people would most likely fund each coin with exactly .01 BTC, so we weren't too concerned about telling the coins apart. However, I definitely see the better wisdom in your idea, and we'll definitely keep that in mind if we ever release the DIY version in our 2017 catalog. Until then, perhaps they'll be kept inside individual baggies or slabs clearly marked with the public addy. Who knows?

Will the doodles be DIY aswell, or are they coming pre-assembled?

Lutpin! LOL The doodles will come pre-assembled. 

Smallest Bitcoin wallet in existence?

Og, that's an interesting question. Surely we don't hold the title for smallest physical bitcoin wallet...or do we?


Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. We always appreciate it!

Regards,
Chris

[Lauda]

I wasn't really expecting another Penny in 2016. These do certainly look interesting.

Og, that's an interesting question. Surely we don't hold the title for smallest physical bitcoin wallet...or do we?

Well, if it isn't the smallest Bitcoin wallet, then you just got another idea for a partial batch in 2017.

[bithalo]

If anyone wants to sell me one, I will buy from them.  I don't need a 10 pack.

[BitcoinPenny]

I wasn't really expecting another Penny in 2016.

LOL Neither were we. It was an experiment for the 2017 releases.

UPDATE: Four (4) packs are SOLD (to green plastic and minerjones) with four (4) packs still available.

Regards,
Chris

[BitcoinPenny]

I will take 1 more pack please

thanks

Three (3) packs for minerjones. Got it! Thanks.

UPDATE: There are still three (3) packs available.


Regards,
Chris

[BG4]

How do you know what the address is once the Hologram is placed on the coin...  

[BitcoinPenny]

How do you know what the address is once the Hologram is placed on the coin...  

Yes, I was hoping nobody caught that silly mistake. I cut-n-pasted the public addy instead of the priv key.

Unless you were talking about miffman's comment above... If so, then forget that I pointed out my cut-n-paste mistake when taking the photos.

Me

[BG4]

How do you know what the address is once the Hologram is placed on the coin...  

Yes, I was hoping nobody caught that silly mistake. I cut-n-pasted the public addy instead of the priv key.

Unless you were talking about miffman's comment above... If so, then forget that I pointed out my cut-n-paste mistake when taking the photos.

Me

Reading back , yes.. miffman's comment ... Unless the Hologram is transparent and you print the public/private key back to back.. once the Hologram is placed on the coin... You have no way to tell what the public address is....this looks like a good application for NFC tags...

[Hox]

I'll take 2 packs.

[BitcoinPenny]

How do you know what the address is once the Hologram is placed on the coin...  

Yes, I was hoping nobody caught that silly mistake. I cut-n-pasted the public addy instead of the priv key.

Unless you were talking about miffman's comment above... If so, then forget that I pointed out my cut-n-paste mistake when taking the photos.

Me

Reading back , yes.. miffman's comment ... Unless the Hologram is transparent and you print the public/private key back to back.. once the Hologram is placed on the coin... You have no way to tell what the public address is....this looks like a good application for NFC tags...

BG4,

That's true. Honestly, we didn't expect people to store serious funds in them. They were meant to hold .01 BTC only, and then given away as token (no pun intended) gifts. Again, not really meant to keep adding funds once stickered, so the visible public addy didn't really matter to us. However, this was a prototype / experiment, and the transparent window is certainly something for us to keep in mind for 2017, if we decide to officially release them. I suppose it depends on the market. If people want small Bitcoin Penny™ DIY coins, then the people will likely get them in 2017. We'll wait and see. In the meantime, thanks for the feedback, my friend.

Regards,
Chris

[BG4]

How do you know what the address is once the Hologram is placed on the coin...  

Yes, I was hoping nobody caught that silly mistake. I cut-n-pasted the public addy instead of the priv key.

Unless you were talking about miffman's comment above... If so, then forget that I pointed out my cut-n-paste mistake when taking the photos.

Me

Reading back , yes.. miffman's comment ... Unless the Hologram is transparent and you print the public/private key back to back.. once the Hologram is placed on the coin... You have no way to tell what the public address is....this looks like a good application for NFC tags...

BG4,

That's true. Honestly, we didn't expect people to store serious funds in them. They were meant to hold .01 BTC only, and then given away as token (no pun intended) gifts. Again, not really meant to keep adding funds once stickered, so the visible public addy didn't really matter to us. However, this was a prototype / experiment, and the transparent window is certainly something for us to keep in mind for 2017, if we decide to officially release them. I suppose it depends on the market. If people want small Bitcoin Penny™ DIY coins, then the people will likely get them in 2017. We'll wait and see. In the meantime, thanks for the feedback, my friend.

Regards,
Chris

OK .....like a DIY Satori coin   ...  Number the holograms and you have a winner...

[wheelz1200]

Chris these are indeed cool.  If i may suggest i do agree with bg4.  Someone can just put the sticker on and say there is .01 under there but noone could verify.  Not a biggie now but when btc hits 10k (if) then it would make sense to verify each and every bit.  Very cool though looking forward to 2017.

[OgNasty]

Can you share the font and size you used so the DIY can be the same as yours?

[BitcoinPenny]

I'll take 2 packs.

Two packs to Hox. (Thank you, Hox. )

That leaves one pack left. Who wants it?

Regards,
Me

[BitcoinPenny]

Chris these are indeed cool.  If i may suggest i do agree with bg4.  Someone can just put the sticker on and say there is .01 under there but noone could verify.  Not a biggie now but when btc hits 10k (if) then it would make sense to verify each and every bit.  Very cool though looking forward to 2017.

Totally agree. Never counted on the tiny .01 BTC being worth any significant amount in the future.

Can you share the font and size you used so the DIY can be the same as yours?

Yes, absolutely. I believe I used the "Menlo" font (Pages on MacBook) at the "5" font. If you have a good printer, then you could likely go smaller. You could also look into the mini private key format used in the Casascuis and a few other coins. That saves a little more space.

Regards,
Chris

[BitcoinPenny]

I do!!

Just to confirm, that's four (4) of the 10-Packs for you, minerjones? If so, then these are sold out.


Regards,
Chris

[owlcatz]

Well that was fast, great job Chris! Next years should be really really fine!

[cryptoheadd]

If anyone wants to sell me one, I will buy from them.  I don't need a 10 pack.

You are covered!!!

MJ,

Can I get some from you, as well?
Don't need a 10 pack.

Regards,
Vibhor

[digicoinuser]

These are really cool, I'm definitely in for some!   

[OgNasty]

I do!!

Just to confirm, that's four (4) of the 10-Packs for you, minerjones? If so, then these are sold out.


Regards,
Chris

Actually...no need to be greedy....Let someone else get it... it's a great price!!

thanks

I'll take it if it's still available.

[coin@coin]

Great idea, I'm sure there'll be plenty available once they ship for people who needs a couple

[BitcoinPenny]

I'll take it if it's still available.

The last pack is yours, OgNasty. Thanks!


Regards,
Chris

[BitcoinPenny]

UPDATE: We still have a few of these prototype Bitcoin Penny™ DIY 10-Packs available.

Thanks again, everyone.


Regards,
Chris @ TBPCo

[digicoinuser]

UPDATE: We still have a few of these prototype Bitcoin Penny™ DIY 10-Packs available.

Thanks again, everyone.


Regards,
Chris @ TBPCo

I'll take one later today, thanks! 

[vizique]

UPDATE: We still have a few of these prototype Bitcoin Penny™ DIY 10-Packs available.

Thanks again, everyone.


Regards,
Chris @ TBPCo

I'll take one

Viz

[BitcoinPenny]

I'll take one later today, thanks! 

I'll take one

Viz

That's one pack for each of you. Thanks.

Who else wants one?

Regards,
Me

[digicoinuser]

Payment has been sent, thanks!

[vizique]

Payment sent
Viz

[BitcoinPenny]

Payments received, digicoinuser and vizique! Thanks again.

Regards,
Chris @ TBPCo

[owlcatz]

Payments received, digicoinuser and vizique! Thanks again.

Regards,
Chris @ TBPCo

Are you out yet? Drop me a pm if not. If so no worries. Am late like usual.

[BitcoinPenny]

Are you out yet? Drop me a pm if not. If so no worries. Am late like usual.

I believe we have four (4) packs left. PM on the way.

Regards,
Chris

[BitcoinPenny]

Only three (3) packs left!

Regards,
Chris

[owlcatz]

Got my ten pack today! 




Better shot of the holos:



Thanks as always Chris!!

[greenplastic]

My packs arrived today too, along with holograms!  Nice.

Thanks much, BP.   

[BitcoinPenny]

Got my ten pack today! 

LOL I was wondering who got the stain doodle.

Thanks, owlcatz!

My packs arrived today too, along with holograms!  Nice.

Thanks much, BP.   

Thank you, greenplastic. 


And please feel free to give any thoughts or feedback on these DIY coins. We're still deciding if / how to include them in our 2017 release, so any feedback would be very helpful.

Thanks again, everyone!

Regards,
Chris

[owlcatz]

Here's one I put together last night.



I think it looks really sharp, however... I can see the stamp from the BTC symbol on the front on the back slightly from where it was pressed/made, so I assume there is really no room to create a recession for the paper key. I suppose one could always put a QR code underneath the holo of the private key, but not sure where the public key would go/fit?

It's a tough decision I guess. I suppose if they were slightly bigger or thicker, they would make decent BTC DIY wallets, but again, the size is a bit restrictive.

Anyhow, just my initial thoughts, I am still glad/happy to have some. 

Cheers!

[BitcoinPenny]

Here's one I put together last night.

[PHOTO HERE]

I think it looks really sharp, however... I can see the stamp from the BTC symbol on the front on the back slightly from where it was pressed/made, so I assume there is really no room to create a recession for the paper key. I suppose one could always put a QR code underneath the holo of the private key, but not sure where the public key would go/fit?

It's a tough decision I guess. I suppose if they were slightly bigger or thicker, they would make decent BTC DIY wallets, but again, the size is a bit restrictive.

Anyhow, just my initial thoughts, I am still glad/happy to have some.  

Cheers!

Thanks for the photo, owlcatz!

Yes, you can see a slight BTC-shaped mark on the blank side, before adding the sticker to cover it. However, the blank side is already recessed. (The coin blank comes completely flat. Then, we use a blank die stamp to create the recessed edge /rim.) We could possibly create a second, more recessed square (or circle) in the center of the blank side, but we didn't need that for our particular prototyping purposes. And given the simple nature of our collectible coins, we didn't think a more recessed square was a high priority.

That said, if we receive enough interest in these DIY Bitcoin Penny™ physical bitcoins, then we will be more than happy to consider a full 2017 release, along with the possibility of a special recessed area.

Regarding the public addy, we'll have to consider that a bit more. It might be worth exploring. Personally, I never really cared about incorporating a public addy feature for these coins. Most of the DIY physical bitcoins I've owned don't come with any method of attaching the public addy to the coin. They simply rely on keeping the public addy written on a piece of paper, hopefully somewhere near the coin (like folded inside the coin's protective case). However, I suppose it would be simple enough to redesign the sticker to allow for a clear / see-thru strip in the middle. Why not?

Thanks again for your feedback, owlcatz. It's always welcome.

Regards,
Chris

PS -- We still have a few packs available, so PM or post if you want some of these limited DIY coins.

[OgNasty]

Here's one I put together last night.

What size airtite is that?

[BitcoinPenny]

What size airtite is that?

I'm not sure if that particular Air-Tite™ was purchased from us (TBPCo), but the ones we offer are 23mm. (Perfect fit.)

Regards,
Chris

[owlcatz]

What size airtite is that?

I'm not sure if that particular Air-Tite™ was purchased from us (TBPCo), but the ones we offer are 23mm. (Perfect fit.)

Regards,
Chris

Yes, it was one of yours.

[BitcoinPenny]

We still have a few packs available, so PM or post if you want some of these limited DIY coins!

Regards,
Chris

[monbux]

Got my ten pack today!  




Better shot of the holos:



Thanks as always Chris!!

One of those pennies seem to have the bitcoin symbol protruding from the back? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

[BitcoinPenny]

One of those pennies seem to have the bitcoin symbol protruding from the back? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

monbux,

Thanks for the question. Actually, it's a little of both.

The backside is smooth to the touch, but the slight pattern of the BTC-symbol does show thru in the right lighting / angle. Regardless, the backside is perfectly smooth, and there is no evidence of the BTC-symbol under the stickers.

Please let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards,
Chris

[BitcoinPenny]

DIY Penny packs received!!

thanks for these...the holograms are nice

You're very welcome, mj. And thank you.

And to all of you other crypto-collectors who want a few of these nifty little DIY fundable physical bitcoins, we still have a few 10-Packs remaining. Order now.

Regards,
Chris