Just an update. In full transparency this project hasn't been anywhere near the top of my list of to dos/ priorities right now. But it is still ON the list!!!
I am going to need to do these things first before I can make this project a reality:
1. I need to hire some graphic design expertise to create a new bitcoin centric design in the form of a vector image file. Vendor/Design TBD.
2. I need to send this vector image file to steel stamp creation company for the physical piece of metal I am going to be slamming my hammer into against these silver 1ozt or 2ozt rounds! Pretty crucial! Vendor is vetted just need to finalize on the design. Vendor Chosen.
3. I am going to need to come up with the actual sales post/ pre order which I will have paid in advance to fund the project. (damn I probably should have made this one #1 haha. To be posted.
4. I need to follow up with Mopar (who has agreed to help w/ the key generation / holo ordering) So need to finalize the holo selection / style on that as well and work - still pending/ TBD.
5. Once all of this leg work is done it'll be off to the forge to smelt/ pour silver into rounds, polish, anneal (heat silver w/ torch to soften and immediately stamp), Quench, apply an antique finish (potentially), and then create divot/ hole on the back for the PK / holo covering on the back. Final polishings. Stamping the serial number on the side of the round. I will be conducting this tedious process myself. TBD
6. I will also need to then perhaps 3D print a custom casing for this. That means i'll need to make some tweaks to the old 3D printer and find an expert to help design a custom fit case w/ magnets as well. This will be a whole project in itself. 3D print designer expertise TBD
7. Stickers- man stickers are just a must have!!!! If you don't have a super awesome cool sticker are you even flipping legit?! lmao. Vendor TBD
8. Almost forgot about the COAs. Wow that would have been a shame if I put in all this work and never made these lol. COA design / material and format TBD. (open to any suggestion on what you think looks best).
9. Wait and see what happens/ get feedback / contemplate on future designs/ releases! This is pretty much the goal!
Thats basically all I can think of that would need to be done in order to provide something of high quality, hand crafted w/ a thoughtful design and coordinated effort on the key generation. The fun touch will be the 3D printed cases (at least that is my vision for now, could change). Let me know if I missed anything!
As of right now there is no TBD date on when I can get all of this completed, but here is the update with everything that needs to be done on my end to make it a reality. I am open to all and any feedback, recommendations for designers preferably in US that have experience in coin design graphic design/ perhaps also a recommendation for someone who can help design a custom fit 1 oz and 2oz silver pour 3D printed case. Open to any ideas pertaining to the making of this custom silver smithed crypto series! Its going to be a lot of fun. I just can't wait to bring them to life. Just be patient with me & I will do my best to bring something new and fun for our crypto collectors here on BTALK
