Physical Bitcoin / Physical Crypto [Virtual Encyclopedia] 📖 (Creators List)

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Comprehensive Deep-Dive into Physical Bitcoins & Physical Crypto Collectibles; Artists & Producers

📖 Virtual Encyclopedia 📖

Below is a comprehensive list of each Maker/Creator/Company of physical Bitcoins and physical Crypto collectibles; artists & producers in alphabetical order. Cross-referenced data from web searches, X (Twitter) searches, and where applicable, browsed specific pages or known resources (e.g., Bitcointalk threads, company sites, and collector wikis like Coin.Community). I’ve also drawn from historical Bitcoin knowledge to verify details, ensuring accuracy as of December 21, 2025.

For each entry, I’ve included:

• Founder/Creator: Known individuals or entities.
• Founded/Active Period: Timeline.
• Products: Key offerings (e.g., coin types, materials, denominations).
• Mintage: Total minted (exact or estimated); Gold variants (estimate); Silver variants (estimate). [Data sourced from searches; flagged if estimated or conflicting.]
• Status: Active, inactive, or defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Additional info, including legitimacy, community feedback, and any issues (e.g., breaches, scams).
• Sources: Key references for verification.

Physical Bitcoin History 🔗

Many early creators operated on small scales via forums like Bitcointalk, leading to limited/scattered public info. Some are defunct due to regulatory pressures, scams/fraud or other applicable, reasoning (e.g., FinCEN rulings on money transmission, bankruptcy, swept funds/keys or business operation closurer). Any unverified or conflicting data will be flagged/highlighted/tagged. Exhaustive searches confirmed no major updates presently (December 21, 2025). Mintage data is compiled from auction records, forum threads, and official archives; estimates are used where exact figures are unavailable.

Producer List 📕

1HoDLCLUB

• Founder/Creator: MrCryptHodl
• Founded/Active Period: 2021-Present.
• Products: Limited-edition physical Bitcoin coins, offered in clay, brass, copper, silver or gold with tamper-evident holograms.
• Mintage: Total 2,625; Gold 77 (limited editions); Silver 1,348 (majority of production); Other, copper/brass/clay 1,200. [Calculated from encyclopedia]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: No known breaches or key swipes. Community members on bitcointalk claim funding/loading issues with coins direct from seller. Moderate Risk. Low production makes them rare.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Thread; Official Website; X account; 1Hodl Encyclopedia.

4Bitcoinz

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous; possibly European-based. No further identity details uncovered.
• Founded/Active Period: Approximately 2014–2015 (now inactive). First documented mentions in mid-2014 (Bitcoin Museum collection); last known sales listing in 2016.
• Products: Physical Bitcoin cards (paper/plastic/thin card format) in 0.1 BTC and 1 BTC denominations, both funded (loaded) and unfunded (unloaded) versions; some redeemed. Also produced at least one Bitcoin-themed environmental cotton bag. No confirmed DIY metal tokens, gold/silver variants, or lower denominations (e.g., 0.01 BTC).
• Mintage: Total unknown (likely <100; small hobbyist production). Documented examples: 2 unloaded 1 BTC cards, 1 unloaded 0.1 BTC card, 1 redeemed 0.1 BTC card, 2 redeemed 1 BTC cards, plus 1 cotton bag. No verified precious metal compositions.
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Small-scale affordable collectibles aimed at physical Bitcoin enthusiasts. Items surfaced in 2014 Bitcoin Museum post-hack fundraising/sale and a 2016 WTS listing. No controversies noted.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Thread; Bitcointalk Thread; Bitcointalk Thread.

Alitin Mint

• Founder/Creator: RichardForsyth (co-founder).
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–2017 (defunct due to regulatory issues/bankruptcy/fraud).
• Products: Silver and gold-plated physical Bitcoins; funded/unfunded options.
• Mintage: Total ~1,200 (e.g., 600 per main design); Gold 0; Silver ~1,200 (core production). [From archived sites and articles.]
• Status: Inactive; ceased operations amid FinCEN scrutiny.
• Key Details/Controversies: Known for high-quality coins; faced U.S. regulatory pressure like others. Keys Compromised (“Not intentional” Fraud).
• Sources: Vice Article; Bitcointalk Thread; Bitcointalk Thread; Bitcointalk Thread; Web Achieves.

Alpen

• Founder/Creator: Frank AlpenCoin (Swiss made).
• Founded/Active Period: 2020-Present.
• Products: Alpine-themed physical Bitcoins (e.g., Serie 1, Vreneli 2.0, Custom DIY/BuyerFunded, gold/silver-plated bars, limited editions like Halving Blocks), primarily in plated alloys with loaded or unloaded variants.
• Mintage: Total ~2,261 across variants (including ~1,521 loaded/funded items); Gold-plated ~100; Silver-plated/majority series ~1,821 (plated alloys, not pure gold/silver). Specific examples: Serie 1 Brilliant/Matte (200 each), Vreneli 2.0 (300+240); Gold 0; Silver 21; Halving Blocks (21). [Compiled from creator’s Bitcointalk sales threads, address lists, and auction verifications.]
• Status: Active (website operational).
• Key Details/Controversies: Emphasized Swiss privacy and offline key generation; no major issues reported.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Thread; Official Website; X account; Coin Community Wiki; Auction data (e.g., Stack’s Bowers, Scarce City).

Anarcoins

• Founder/Creator: bigtimespaghetti (Known for Mt.Gox Commiserative coins, Unobtanium bars, DOGE bars).
• Founded/Active Period: 2013-2018 (products retired; guide published 2015).
• Products: Anarcho-capitalist/libertarian-themed physical crypto coins/bars (primarily the “Goxxed for the Last Time?” Mt.Gox Commiserative series, often referred to as Anarcoins; also Unobtanium bars, DOGE anniversary bars); plated/pure silver variants with holograms.
• Mintage: Total ~941 across documented series (Mt.Gox Commiserative: 471 total/~350-370 plated in circulation + 51 pure silver; Unobtanium bars: 268 in circulation; DOGE anniversary: 202 in circulation/available); Gold-plated ~49 documented (plus errors); Pure silver ~151 (remainder plated alloys). [From official mintage page.]
• Status: Inactive (products retired).
• Key Details/Controversies: Tied to anarcho-capitalist ideals and Mt.Gox commemoration; emphasized DIY sovereignty; minor quality issues (e.g., error strikes, B-stock); no major controversies.
• Sources: Official Mintage Page; Official Website; Coin Making Guide Thread; Coin Community Wiki.

AntanaCoins

• Founder/Creator: Antana.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013-2015.
• Products: Gold-plated zinc physical statistic Bitcoins (40x3mm, 28g/1oz) with network stats (difficulty, hash rate, total BTC, block) and memorable events on reverse; each batch tied to a specific Bitcoin history feature.
• Mintage: Total 6,000 (20 batches of 300 each); Gold-plated all (0 pure gold); Silver 0. [From thread announcements and final updates.]
• Status: Defunct (production ended due to low demand).
• Key Details/Controversies: First “statistic” physical coin series commemorating Bitcoin events; batches released every difficulty change initially; fakes reported from Chinese eBay sellers with weight/quality differences (authentic ~34g with case vs. fakes ~35g), fakes impact market.; No controversies regarding creator fraud.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Thread; Coin Community Wiki; Coindesk Article.

Antaui

• Founder/Creator: Nathan Gudmunson.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013-2014.
• Products: Physical WorldCoin (5 WDC pre-loaded, one troy ounce .999 fine silver coin, dated 2013; hologram with swirl pattern, private keys starting with “S” require conversion tool for redemption).
• Mintage: Total 500; Gold 0; Silver 500. [From forum threads and auctions.]
• Status: Defunct (sold out; stock possibly acquired by Gudmunsen after WDC value drop).
• Key Details/Controversies: Early physical altcoin for original Worldcoin (WDC, not Sam Altman’s WLD); no public addresses issued, redemption via peeled hologram only; some peeled by others despite low value; no website/literature preserved; key conversion needed (tools like wdcaddress.org). No controversies or fraud noted.

• Sources: Bitcointalk List Thread; Bitcointalk Rabbit Hole Thread; Bitcointalk Auction Thread; CryptoNumist Catalogue; Archived site (defunct): http://antaui.com/.

ANXBTC

• Founder/Creator: Ken Lo (CEO), Hugh Madden, Dave Chapman (co-founders), Bitcointalk Handles; ANX_Service, AsiaNexgen & byt411.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–2015 (rebranded to ANX International; inactive for physical products).
• Products: Physical Bitcoin retail store (world’s first, Hong Kong), Bitcoin debit card (world’s first), red pocket redeemable vouchers (0.0014 BTC loaded), Bitcoin ATM (world’s third); online exchange and apps.
• Mintage: Total ~50,000+ (50,000 red pocket vouchers; others unknown/estimated low thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0 (paper/plastic-based). [From forum lists and announcements.]
• Status: Inactive for physical; pivoted to broader fintech/exchange services.
• Key Details/Controversies: Acquired CoinMKT (2015) for U.S. expansion and Justcoin (2014); focused on Asia with KYC/AML compliance; no confirmed controversies, though early 2014 scam claims disputed/unsubstantiated.
• Sources: SiliconANGLE; Bitcointalk Thread; Crunchbase; Bitcointalk Thread.

Artikando

• Founder/Creator: giammangiato (Italian artist specializing in BIC pen hand-drawn fantasy artworks).
• Founded/Active Period: 2022–present.
• Products: Hand-drawn collectible banknotes, some loaded with BTC (e.g., “Moor’s Head” 2022 series, “Cryptoverse” limited with stamps; collaborations with Polymerbit: “We Are All Satoshi” 2021/2024 three-note set, “Do Artikan” 2021, “BitPizza” 2021, “Rocket” 2022; polymer/paper-based cold storage).
• Mintage: Small (~20-63 per series; e.g., Moor’s Head 21 printed, Cryptoverse 20 items, We Are All Satoshi 21 sets; rare errors like double-loaded); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From wiki, auctions, threads.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: First appeared on Bitcointalk collectibles (April 2022); assisted by bitbollo; features like Morse code (“Bitcoin is the best”), embossed stamps, UV ink; inspired by Sicilian “Teste di Moro”; no issues.
• Sources: Coin Community Wiki; HA Auction (We Are All Satoshi); HA Auction (Do Artikan); Publish0x; Bitcointalk Thread (Moor’s Head).

AussieBTC

• Founder/Creator: AussieBTC/ AussieBTCs (Australian).
• Founded/Active Period: 2013-2014 (inactive).
• Products: Aussie-themed physical Bitcoins (e.g., BTC Loadable Casascius Aluminum Bitcoin).
• Mintage: Unknown (small run <100, likely <50); Gold 0; Silver 0 (aluminum). [Limited info.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Small operation utilizing Casascius aluminum DIY coins; loadable; no controversies.
• Sources: CryptoNumist Catalogue; Encyclopedia.

Ballet

• Founder/Creator: Bobby Lee (ex-BTCC), bobbyclee, BalletCrypto.
• Founded/Active Period: 2019–present.
• Products: Self-loaded cold storage coins/cards supporting 1,000+ cryptocurrencies.
• Mintage: Ongoing (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0.
• Status: Active; website sales.
• Key Details/Controversies: Beginner-friendly; inherited BTCC Mint legacy; backed by investors including Lightspeed, Draper Dragon, Ribbit Capital, Actai Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Sky9 Capital; registered with FinCEN; no known controversies.
• Sources: Ballet Bitcoin; Ballet; BTCC Mint Legacy; Medium Reflections.

Banx

• Founder/Creator: MarkLyford Mark Lyford-led (Banx Capital).
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–2016 (inactive).
• Products: Banx Shares (digital token/ICO); no confirmed physical Bitcoin tokens (listed as “never materialised”).
• Mintage: N/A (digital ICO distribution unknown; no physical mintage confirmed).
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Promised physical coins but none produced; focused on digital ICO with accusations of market manipulation, faking market cap, misleading customers, Ponzi-like elements, exchange disputes (e.g., delisted from C-CEX), blockchain forks invalidating external holdings, and potential SEC violations via general solicitation; marginal in collector community as a cautionary tale; Scam.
• Sources: Bitcointalk (Scam Accusations); Bitcointalk (GAW Comparison).

BCMint.com

• Founder/Creator: Warden_BCmint; Philippines-based.
• Founded/Active Period: 2020–2022 (inactive since early 2022).
• Products: Physical Bitcoins (copper with gold/silver plating); DIY wallets/kits (unfunded).
• Mintage: ~821 (321 for one series, 500 for another, per community estimates); Gold 0; Silver-plated copper ~821.
• Status: Defunct (website inactive; no response to orders since Q1 2022).
• Key Details/Controversies: DIY physical coins promoted as secure offline wallets, shipped from Boracay Island, Philippines; non-delivery of orders, lack of communication and refunds reported in 2022, leading to scam accusations and warnings; last contact with representative in March 2022; not funded by default, community advises against loading due to Trust Issues; no confirmed private key compromises but speculation exists; described as Negligent rather than intentional Scam by some community members.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Scam Warning Thread; Bitcointalk Announcement Thread; BCMint Blog (inactive).

Be Your Own Bank (BYOB)

• Founder/Creator: Hhampuz; libertarian-inspired creator focused on self-sovereignty themes.
• Founded/Active Period: 2018–2021.
• Products: Physical silver and copper coins/wallets with custom anti-bank designs (e.g., “Bankers Beware,” “Federal No More,” “The M.O.A.B.,” “Hope & Despair”); DIY assembly options in later series; includes holograms, COAs, cases, and artistic prints (“Slave On” series).
• Mintage: 440 (primarily silver, some copper); Gold 0; Silver 400 (“Bankers Beware” 150, “Federal No More” 150, “The M.O.A.B.” 100); Copper 40 (“Hope & Despair”: 10 sets of 2 numbered coins + 2 non-numbered per set). Additional 100 artistic prints. [From forum threads and auctions.]
• Status: Inactive/Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Promotes financial independence and “Be Your Own Bank” slogan; collaborated with minerjones for shipping/assembly; early issues with mint NWTM (bankruptcy-related delays); some coins loaded with BTC; no major controversies, minor auction debates on charity/bidding ethics.
• Sources: Bitcointalk (“Federal No More”); Bitcointalk (“The M.O.A.B.”); Bitcointalk (M.O.A.B. Raffle); Bitcointalk (“Hope & Despair”); Bitcointalk (“Bankers Beware”); Bitcointalk (“Slave On” Prints); Bitcointalk (Auctions Reference).

BhCoins

• Founder/Creator: yamaka and aEnima, (bhCoins).
• Founded/Active Period: 2013-2015 (inactive since).
• Products: Physical Bitcoin coins (brass/iron core, various platings including mirror/antique gold/silver); 0.1 BTC denomination; funded/optional (unfunded by default in later series); DIY assembly kits in Series 4; BIP38 encryption (Series 3+), tamper-evident holograms, QR codes, certificates of authenticity with passphrases, protective cases/capsules.
• Mintage: Total 1,000 (Series 1: 100; Series 2: 100; Series 3: 200; Series 4: 600 with 150 each of 4 finishes); Gold 0 (solid; plated variants exist); Silver 0 (solid; plated variants exist).
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Early innovator in affordable physical Bitcoin coins with DIY options and BIP38 security; shipped from Argentina; positive community feedback. No major breaches, scams, or unresolved issues reported.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Series 1 Thread; Series 3 Thread; Series 4 Thread; Wallet Scrutiny; Coin Community Wiki.

BitBills

• Founder/Creator: Douglas Feigelson (BitBills, LLC; Cincinnati, Ohio).
• Founded/Active Period: 2011-2012 (announced May 9, 2011; ceased production May 15, 2012; defunct).
• Products: Credit card-sized physical Bitcoin cards (plastic; first of their kind); denominations of 1 BTC, 5 BTC, 10 BTC, 20 BTC; pre-funded; public key visible for verification, private key hidden under tamper-evident hologram; QR codes for keys.
• Mintage: Total 928 (1 BTC: 589; 5 BTC: 144; 10 BTC: 107; 20 BTC: 88); Gold 0; Silver 0 (all plastic). [As of 2024; many redeemed, e.g., ~399 intact/full load].
• Status: Defunct (regulatory shutdown).
• Key Details/Controversies: Pioneer in physical Bitcoin (predated Casascius); filed patent US20130166455A1 (Dec 2011, published 2013) for storing digital currency in physical tokens, encompassing physical Bitcoins and paper wallets—sparked debates on hindering Bitcoin’s evolution/innovation; shutdown due to FinCEN classifying activities as money transmission; positive collector feedback and historical significance; Highly sought after, no reported breaches or frauds.
• Sources: CoinDesk (2014); Bitcointalk Info Thread; Bitcoin Magazine (2013); CoinDesk Patent Article (2013).

Bitcoin Penny

• Founder/Creator: Chris Bianco, BitcoinPenny.
• Founded/Active Period: 2015–present (active; possible earlier art/swag from 2013).
• Products: Bitcoin Penny commemorative coins (copper, silver, gold, platinum); special editions (Manhole Cover, Spanish Treasures); rolls, protective cases, coin dies, wall art, DIY kits.
• Mintage: Copper: Thousands per series (e.g., 4,450 for 2020 MGHB); Silver: 2,000+ total (e.g., 1,000 for 2018, 700+ for 2019 Eagles, 300 for Spanish); Gold: 300+ total (e.g., 50 for 2018, 100 for 2019, 175 for Spanish); Platinum: 70 (2018). See announcements and guide for details.
• Status: Active; website and Bitcointalk presence.
• Key Details/Controversies: “Doodles” series; error variants; 2023-2024 delivery delays, refunds owed (mostly resolved by early 2024); red flags noted in community.
• Sources: Website; eBay Example; Collector’s Guide; 2023/2024 ANN; Spanish Treasures.

Bitcoin Suisse

• Founder/Creator: Niklas Nikolajsen (Founder and Honorary Chairman), BitcoinSuisseAG.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–present (physical certificates: Series I in 2014, Series II in 2019; ongoing availability to clients).
• Products: Physical crypto certificates (paper wallets) in multiple series supporting BTC, ETH, BCH, BSV, XTZ, DAI, DOT, XCHF; premium crypto finance services including trading, custody, staking, lending, OTC, and research; focus on institutional and high-net-worth clients.
• Mintage: Series I (BTC only): Generic: 1500; 0.1 BTC (100 mBTC): 4000; 0.5 BTC: 1999; 1 BTC: 2000; 10 BTC: 500. Total for Series I: 9999. Series II: BTC (100 mBTC: 3113 + 248; 1 BTC: 3092 + 248; 10 BTC: 300; Generic: 3131 + 248; 10 mBTC: 1626; 5 mBTC: 1626); ETH (1 ETH: 1470 + 249; 10 ETH: 1580 + 249; 0.1 ETH: 1251; Generic: 1846 + 249); BCH (1 BCH: 25 + 374; Generic: 114 + 374); BSV (1 BSV: 150 + 372; Generic: 149 + 372); XTZ (1000 XTZ: 249; 500 XTZ: 249); DAI (100 DAI: 999); DOT (Generic: 1497); XCHF (500 XCHF: 499; Generic: 499). Total for Series II: 26,448 (calculated from production runs). Overall total mintage: 36,447. Gold 0; Silver 0 (paper-based). [From company site, PDF, auctions, and forums.]
• Status: Active (leading Swiss crypto finance provider); physical certificates available exclusively to clients; expansions into Lugano and Abu Dhabi in 2025.
• Key Details/Controversies: Swiss-based with FINMA-regulated operations; high-security vaults in former military bunkers; pioneering crypto since 2013 with 12+ years of experience; certificates produced with banknote-quality materials, multiple security features (e.g., holograms, embossed logos, tamper-evident), offline key generation audited by notaries; funded or unfunded options; no major controversies or legal issues reported; US citizens/residents restricted from onboarding.
• Sources: Bitcoin Suisse About Us; Bitcoin Suisse Crypto Certificates; Series I Mintages PDF; X/Twitter; Bitcointalk - Series I; Bitcointalk - Series II; Bitcointalk - Auction; Bitcointalk - Crypto Certificates; Recent X posts on expansions and outlooks.

BitElevation

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Physical tokens.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Limited info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Reddit.

Bitpiece

• Founder/Creator: miffman
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Puzzle-like physical coins.
• Mintage: ~115; Gold 0; Silver 0. [Threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Novel design; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

boliu

• Founder/Creator: Boliu (pseudonym).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013 (inactive).
• Products: Physical Bitcoin cards.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Early Chinese producer; no controversies.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

BTCC

• Founder/Creator: Bobby Lee.
• Founded/Active Period: 2011–present (physical mint 2016–2018).
• Products: Titanium physical Bitcoins; loaded coins.
• Mintage: 23,335 (e.g., 900 for V series); Gold 1,100; Silver 5,500. [From legacy and articles.]
• Status: Active (exchange); physical line legacy.
• Key Details/Controversies: Highly regarded; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Ballet Website; Twitter.

Caribbean Treasures

• Founder/Creator: CARIBBEAN_TREASURES, Brain Sparks, USA.
• Founded/Active Period: 2020–present (active).
• Products: Silver/gold physical Bitcoins; prototypes.
• Mintage: 15,000+; Gold 100 (estimated); Silver 3,000. [From creator and auctions.]
• Status: Active; collaborates with VIP.
• Key Details/Controversies: Focus on rarity; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; limited mints.
• Sources: Official Website; Stacks Bowers Achieves.

Casascius

• Founder/Creator: Mike Caldwell, Casascius.
• Founded/Active Period: 2011–2013 (defunct due to regulations).
• Products: Brass/silver/gold physical Bitcoins; 0.1–1000 BTC.
• Mintage: 27,913 (e.g., 8,352 series 2); Gold 50; Silver 3,500+ (estimated). [From wiki, Bitcointalk & Archieves.]
• Status: Defunct; Iconic.
• Key Details/Controversies: Trusted; Pioneer; FinCEN shutdown.
• Sources: Bitcoin Wiki; Casascuis Bitcoin Analyzer; Stacks Bowers Auction Archieves.

Clay Cast Cryptos

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous artist.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2015 (inactive).
• Products: Clay-cast physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (artisanal <100); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Artistic; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Coin.Community

• Founder/Creator: Community-driven (Bitcointalk).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Community coins.
• Mintage: 30; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From wiki.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Forum-based; no controversies.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Coin Community Wiki.

Coinedbits

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013 (inactive).
• Products: Commemorative physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From reviews.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Novelty items; no value loaded.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Amazon; YouTube.

Coinbull

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Bull-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Minimal info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Coinographic

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–2015 (inactive due to cash flow).
• Products: Gold/silver physical Bitcoins/Litecoins.
• Mintage: Total ~2,600; Gold ~200 (estimated); Silver ~2,400. [From articles.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Closed 2015; no scams.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: CoinDesk; Bitcointalk.

COINPLUS

• Founder/Creator: Vigen Arushanyan.
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–present.
• Products: Physical card wallets; secure storage.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands for cards); Gold 0; Silver 0 (plastic). [From site.]
• Status: Active; sells via website.
• Key Details/Controversies: Patented tech; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: CoinPlus Website; Crunchbase.

ColdCoin

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Cold storage coins.
• Mintage: 100; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From forums.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Reddit.

Coldco.in

• Founder/Creator: Indian anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Physical wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: DigitalMint.

ColdKey

• Founder/Creator: yogg
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–2018 (inactive).
• Products: Cold storage physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands for NFC cards); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From security reports.]
• Status: Defunct; keys compromised in some cases.
• Key Details/Controversies: Scam reports (swept keys).
• Rarity/Collectibility: High, but risky.
• Sources: Kraken Blog.

Criptoe

• Founder/Creator: Spanish anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Physical tokens.
• Mintage: 85+; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Crypto Coin

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: General physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From eBay.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Generic; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: eBay; collector sites Reddit.

Crypto Greeting Cards

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Greeting card wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0 (paper). [From Etsy-like listings.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Gifting focus.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Crypto Imperator

• Founder/Creator: CryptoImperator; operates as a Bitcoin artist based in Europe, likely Spain based on patterns.
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–present.
• Products: Physical Bitcoins (loaded with BTC values like 0.005, 0.006139, 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.125, 0.5, or 1 BTC); Dogecoin series (including zinc alloy and 1/2 oz .999 gold loaded with 1M DOGE); Ethereum collaboration with Primal Cypher; various themed series including “Lion” (2017, silver proof), “Moon” (2017, silver), “Gearing” (2019, 5oz silver antique), “Pumpkin” (2018, silver, for World Crypto Conference), “Wizard” (2019, silver), “Rocket” (2018, silver), “Phoenix” (2018, silver), “HODL” (2017, silver), “Sailing The Seas” (low mintage), and gold editions (e.g., 2016 1/2 oz .999 gold loaded with 1 BTC); accessories like air-tite capsules and carbon fiber keychains; early DIY versions.
• Mintage: 1,700+ total estimated (e.g., 500 for early batches, 100 for “Lion,” “Pumpkin,” “Wizard,” “HODL,” BTC/ETH collab sets; 21 for “Gearing;” 10 for 2016 1/2 oz gold and gold Dogecoin; 25 for some limited HODL variants with 13 redeemed noted in auctions); Gold 100 (estimated across series like 10-100 per edition); Silver 1,500 (estimated from auctions, Bitcointalk threads); Zinc alloy for early issues; limited editions often numbered, laser-etched, and graded (PCGS/ICG); redeemed/peeled coins common in secondary markets. [From auctions, forum discussions, and encyclopedia references.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Trusted community member and Bitcoin artist with positive feedback in forums and auctions; no major controversies or scams found (early threads warn of phishing but attribute to external scammers, not creator); emphasizes verification via email or Twitter; ships from Europe; featured in high-profile auctions; started with Dogecoin as first pre-funded physical Doge; focuses on quality zinc alloy/silver/gold with holograms; community-driven, with polls for re-editions.

• Sources: Twitter (@CryptoImperator); Bitcointalk Original Bitcoin Thread; Bitcointalk Dogecoin Thread; Bitcointalk Virtual Encyclopedia; Auction sites: Stack’s Bowers, Heritage Auctions, Scarce City; Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins references (e.g., Reference Thread, Cryptonumist); Email: cryptoimperator@gmail.com (historical).

Cryptoart

• Founder/Creator: Troy
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–present.
• Products: Art-embedded physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small per piece); Gold 0; Silver ~100 (estimated). [From site.]
• Status: Active (community).
• Key Details/Controversies: Artistic; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Lynx Art.

CryptoCards

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Card-style physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From Reddit.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: eBay.

Cryptocoinwalletcards

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013 (inactive).
• Products: Wallet cards.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Early cards.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Cryptocoinwarehouse

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Warehouse-sold physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Retailer; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Stack’s Bowers.

Cryptocracy

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–2016 (inactive).
• Products: Series 2 coins.
• Mintage: 400; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Limited series.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Cryptofreeze

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Frozen-themed coins.
• Mintage: 50; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From forums.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Novelty; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk; eBay.

Cryptogifts

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Gift-oriented physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From giveaways.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Gifting; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Cryptograffiti

• Founder/Creator: Artist (pseudonymous).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–present.
• Products: Art-inspired physical coins/notes.
• Mintage: 99 (low per piece); Gold 0; Silver ~50 (estimated). [From site.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Activist art; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; auctions.
• Sources: Cryptograffiti Website; Twitter.

CRYPTOLINK™

• Founder/Creator: Pseudonymous (associated with X user @RegularPerson80, self-proclaimed CCO).
• Founded/Active Period: 2025–present.
• Products: “We Are All Satoshi” limited-edition 1oz .999 fine silver medallion collectible crypto cold wallet (pre-loaded with a fraction of Bitcoin or buyer-funded; functions as physical cold storage with secure unique key for redemption).
• Mintage: Unknown (strictly limited edition, no reissues; sold out); Gold 0; Silver unknown (pure .999 fine silver, individually numbered). [From website.]
• Status: Active (products sold at events like BitcoinConference2025).
• Key Details/Controversies: Hybrid collectible blending physical silver with embedded digital Bitcoin; non-tarnishable silver; includes certificate of authenticity; uses advanced cold storage tech; some forum users expressed concerns regarding resilience/reliability, but no confirmed issues or evidence of fraud.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High due to limited edition and sold-out status; marketed for collectors and investors as exclusive hybrid assets.
• Sources: CryptoLink Website; Bitcointalk Thread; X posts from @RegularPerson80 (e.g., promoting sales and signed editions).

Cryptolator

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Physical wallets.
• Mintage: 740 (140 silver); Gold 0; Silver 140. [From announcements.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Cryptonic

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Silver-plated coins.
• Mintage: 158; Gold 0; Silver 158 (plated). [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

CRYPTO PAPER WALLETS

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Paper wallet designs.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0 (paper). [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Security-focused; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Cryptopods

• Founder/Creator: minerjones
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Pod-shaped coins.
• Mintage: 111; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From site.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Cryptopods Website.

Cryptovault

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Vault-style physical storage.
• Mintage: ~450; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

CryptoVest/Zinodaur

• Founder/Creator: Zinodaur (Romanian artist).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013 (inactive).
• Products: Silver physical Litecoins/Bitcoins.
• Mintage: 4,000 (850 for special edition); Gold 0; Silver ~2,000 (core). [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Artistic; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: eBay Listing; Bitcointalk Thread.

Cypher Hodl LLC

• Founder/Creator: krogothmanhattan, krogoth (also known as Krogoth Manhattan), operating under Cypher Hodl LLC.
• Founded/Active Period: 2017-2025 (Activite).
• Products: Innovative physical cryptocurrency collectibles blending philately, numismatics, and blockchain technology, including crypto stamps (digital and physical, loaded with BTC/BCH, BIP38 encryption, timelocks), Cypher bills/bonds (cold storage certificates, timelocked variants), stainless steel/brass coins (loaded with BTC/altcoins/NFTs, Shamir’s Secret Sharing, multi-chain inscriptions), 3D printed plastic coins, timelock clocks, and prototypes featuring high-security features like holograms, watermarks, and uncrackable passwords.
• Mintage: Approximately 500-600 total across all products (estimated; limited editions, e.g., 21-50 per coin/bill variant, prototypes often 1-of-1). Gold: 0; Silver: 0.
• Status: Likely inactive or dormant.
• Key Details/Controversies: Pioneer in “first-of-kind” innovations (e.g., first mailed physical crypto stamp, first smart contract timelock collectible, first physical Ordinals NFT Bitcoin). Highly regarded for craftsmanship, security, and rarity; positive community feedback with no known breaches, scams, or controversies. Trusted longtime Bitcointalk member.
• Sources: Bitcointalk TimeLine Thread; YouTube Review; bitcoinpills.com; Offical Website (cypherhodl.com); hodlpills.com; Instagram @krogothmanhattan.

Defcoins

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Defcon-themed coins.
• Mintage: 600; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Hacker culture; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Defcon

• Founder/Creator: Defcon community (hacker-themed).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Conference coins.
• Mintage: 100; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From articles.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Event-based.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Wired.

Denarium

• Founder/Creator: Henry Brade.
• Founded/Active Period: 2015–2018 (inactive).
• Products: Affordable physical Bitcoins; gold/silver.
• Mintage: 15,120; Gold 475; Silver 839. [From charts.]
• Status: Defunct; pivoted to services.
• Key Details/Controversies: Finnish; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Denarium Website; CoinDesk.

Digital Mint and Vault

• Founder/Creator: Jonathan Solomon/Marc Grens.
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–present.
• Products: Bitcoin kiosks; physical vaults.
• Mintage: 1,013 (vaults); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From articles.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: ATMs; ransomware payment aid.
• Rarity/Collectibility: N/A (services).
• Sources: CNBC; DigitalMint Website.

Doblebit

• Founder/Creator: DOBLEBIT; Two anonymous friends.
• Founded/Active Period: 2022–present.
• Products: Unique physical Bitcoin art collectibles (loaded cold storage wallets with symbolic designs).
• Mintage: Strictly limited editions (typically 21 units per piece, reflecting Bitcoin’s scarcity); no precious metals mentioned.
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Offline air-gapped private key generation; tamper-evident holograms; Eternal Archive on Arweave; sold primarily via Bitcointalk auctions; no known issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; ultra-limited editions.
• Sources: DobleBit About Page; DobleBit Website; X Account @doblebit21.

Ether Cards

• Founder/Creator: Andras Kristof.
• Founded/Active Period: 2020–present (rebranded to Galaxis).
• Products: NFT cards; physical twins.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands for NFTs); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From articles.]
• Status: Active (as Galaxis).
• Key Details/Controversies: Web3 engagement; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Ether Cards Website; Medium.

ETSY SILVER BITCOINS

• Founder/Creator: Various Etsy sellers.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013–present.
• Products: Handmade silver Bitcoins.
• Mintage: ~300 (guestimate; various); Gold 0; Silver ~300. [From Etsy listings.]
• Status: Active (marketplace).
• Key Details/Controversies: Novelty; no loaded value.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Varies.
• Sources: Etsy.

Finite by Design

• Founder/Creator: Chris Mrozek.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–present.
• Products: Time capsule physical coins; loaded Bitcoins.
• Mintage: ~400 (e.g., 50 for 0.1 BTC); Gold 0; Silver ~200 (estimated). [From site.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Precision-crafted; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; limited editions.
• Sources: Instagram; Instagram Post.

Firmcoin

• Founder/Creator: Sergio Lerner.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013 (inactive).
• Products: Reprogrammable NFC cards.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands for NFC); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From articles.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Innovative; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: CoinDesk.

Friends of Satoshi

• Founder/Creator: Community-driven.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2016 (inactive).
• Products: Founder series gold coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (hundreds; e.g., 5 gold edition); Gold ~5; Silver 0. [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Payouts in BTC.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Funky Bacteria Productions

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous artist.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Bacteria-inspired coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Novel; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

GeekBitcoin

• Founder/Creator: Geek community.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Geek-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Genesis

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Genesis-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands across series); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Stack’s Bowers.

HyperionGold

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Gold physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold ~100 (estimated); Silver 0. [From warnings.]
• Status: Defunct; possible scam (ICO issues).
• Key Details/Controversies: Failed ICO; funds concerns.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High, but risky.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

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Infinitum Bitcoins

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous (British Virgin Islands).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Collectible physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: ~2,222 (e.g., Da Vinci series); Gold 0; Silver ~2,000 (unfunded). [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Jinn Bitcoin

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013 (inactive/defunct).
• Products: 1BTC silver-coated brass coin; private key under tamper-evident hologram; loaded with varying amounts of BTC; serialized with paper certificates and hand-painted serial numbers on coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (possibly 1 prototype); Gold 0; Silver 0 (silver-coated brass only).
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Early physical Bitcoin collectible with Jinn-themed design; part of 2013 wave of physical cryptos; no major controversies, breaches, or community feedback reported—listed without discussion in historical catalogs; high rarity due to limited/unknown production.
• Sources: Bitcointalk List Thread (2014).

KeepKey

• Founder/Creator: Darin Stanchfield/Ken Hodler.
• Founded/Active Period: 2015–present.
• Products: Hardware wallets (not physical coins).
• Mintage: Total N/A (millions sold as hardware); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From sales data.]
• Status: Active; ShapeShift subsidiary.
• Key Details/Controversies: Glitch vulnerabilities (physical attacks); fixed.
• Rarity/Collectibility: N/A (hardware).
• Sources: KeepKey Website; Kraken Blog.

KIALARA

• Founder/Creator: Max Mellenbruch.
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–present.
• Products: Artistic physical Bitcoins; series like “Messengers”.
• Mintage: Total ~25,400 (e.g., 2,500 original, 2,500 destroyed); Gold 400; Silver 4,200. [From site and threads.]
• Status: Active; limited releases.
• Key Details/Controversies: High-end art; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Very high.
• Sources: Kialara Website; Bitcointalk.

Kryptowerk

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous artist.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–present (limited).
• Products: Werk-themed coins.
• Mintage: Total unknown (small per werk); Gold 0; Silver ~500 (estimated). [From X.]
• Status: Active sporadically.
• Key Details/Controversies: Artistic; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Twitter.

Lealana

• Founder/Creator: Noah Luis (“smoothie”).
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–2014 (inactive).
• Products: Silver/gold physical Bitcoins/Litecoins.
• Mintage: ~2,000 (e.g., 2,000 for 0.1 BTC); Gold 0; Silver ~2,000. [From articles.]
• Status: Defunct; breached keys.
• Key Details/Controversies: Early pioneer; keys compromised (not fraud).
• Rarity/Collectibility: Very high; auction favorites.
• Sources: HA Auction; Bitcointalk.

Ledger

• Founder/Creator: Eric Larchevêque (co-founder).
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–present.
• Products: Hardware wallets (not physical coins).
• Mintage: Total N/A (millions); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From sales.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Phishing scams; physical attacks possible.
• Rarity/Collectibility: N/A.
• Sources: Ledger Website; Fox Business.

Lucidhouse

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Lucid-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

LuckyBit

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Luck-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

LuckyFool

• Founder/Creator: Bullion-n-BTC (also @MrLuckyFool on X).
• Founded/Active Period: 2022-Present.
• Products: Physical Bitcoin collectibles including Bitcoin Banknote 10,000 SATS Cold Storage Notes (fiber-embedded paper with UV ink, microlettering, holograms), MicroBits (1g .999 fine silver BTC wallets with holograms and COA), Caribbean Treasures MicroBits (.999 silver BTC wallets), 1oz enameled silver physical Bitcoins, hand-engraved funded pieces, and DIY wallet kits; funded with sats or buyer-funded options.
• Mintage: Varies by product (e.g., Bitcoin Banknote: 100 notes; MicroBits: small batches sold in rolls, e.g., 10x 1g silver coins noted in sales); Gold 0; Silver ~110+ (.999 fine silver for MicroBits and similar). [Compiled from sales threads and posts.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Focus on “Physical Bitcoin is the only way to stack”; small-batch releases with security features; Collaborations with Caribbean Treasures & VIP; no major controversies.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High due to limited editions and funded sats.
• Sources: Bitcoin Banknote Thread; MicroBits Thread; X profile @MrLuckyFool; Instagram (LuckyFool Bullion); Facebook (Physical Crypto Coins).

Lynx Art Collection

• Founder/Creator: Lynx Marks.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2018–present.
• Products: Crypto artwork; physical/digital.
• Mintage: Unknown (small per piece; e.g., 150 for sets); Gold 0; Silver ~100 (estimated). [From site.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: NFT focus; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Lynx Art.

Mexican Startcoin

• Founder/Creator: Mexican anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Startcoin physical tokens.
• Mintage: Unknown (unreleased; 0); Gold 0; Silver 0.
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Micro Soul

• Founder/Creator: Matthew Rodbourne.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–2014 (inactive).
• Products: Micro 0.01 BTC coins.
• Mintage: 656 (124 brass); Gold ~41 (gilt); Silver ~100 (estimated). [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: First micro coin; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: YouTube; Bitcointalk.

Mike Murphy

• Founder/Creator: Mike Murphy (artist).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–present (limited).
• Products: Art physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From LinkedIn.]
• Status: Active sporadically.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: LinkedIn; Fox Business.

MJB Monetary Metals

• Founder/Creator: Michael Bruce (MJB).
• Founded/Active Period: 2010–2014 (inactive).
• Products: Early Bitcoin art rounds.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands for art rounds); Gold 0; Silver ~1,000 (estimated). [From Reddit.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Designed iconic BTC coin.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; historical.
• Sources: Reddit; Blockchain Mint.

MoonBits

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Moon-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (e.g., 1,000 for 1K Bits); Gold 0; Silver ~800 (silver-finish). [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Mopar Cult

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: 2025 (inactive).
• Products: T-Shirt.
• Mintage: 1.
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: A highly sought after relic. The creator is still anonymous. No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Thread.

My Bitcoin Mint (Bitcoin Mint)

• Founder/Creator: MyBitcoinMint, Gabriel Sukenik (gabecoin on Bitcointalk).
• Founded/Active Period: 2011-2012 (defunct by 2013).
• Products: Precious metal Bitcoin-themed collectible rounds: 1oz .999 fine silver Bitcoin rounds and 0.5g .999 fine gold Bitcoin “Gold Bits”; not pre-loaded with BTC initially, but later adapted with tamper-evident stickers for physical Bitcoin functionality; NFC explorations discussed but not implemented.
• Mintage: Unknown exact (small-scale; estimated low hundreds); Gold: Low (rarer, no specific numbers); Silver: ~500 speculated but unsubstantiated.
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Pioneer in physical silver/gold Bitcoin collectibles (first .999 silver 1oz coins in August 2011, potentially first .999 gold in September 2011); bridged precious metals and Bitcoin; positive community feedback on design and authenticity; minor concerns over premiums and legal risks (e.g., regulatory scrutiny like Liberty Dollar), but no major issues, breaches, or controversies reported.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Sales Thread: 1oz Silver & 1/2g Gold Bitcoin; Bitcointalk Website Launch Thread; Bitcointalk Historical Timeline Thread.

MYBITS

• Founder/Creator: MrMojoRising (Bitcointalk).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2024–present.
• Products: Physical Bitcoin sets; gold/silver.
• Mintage: 100 sets; Gold ~100 (plated); Silver ~100 (plated). [From eBay.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Autographed editions; trusted.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; limited 100.
• Sources: eBay Listing; Bitcointalk.

Nasty Mining/NastyFans

• Founder/Creator: OgNasty.
• Founded/Active Period: 2011–present (mining); physical minting 2013–2018.
• Products: Virtual membership seats (30,000 total, all occupied and traded via auction); physical Minted Seats in silver (1g, 1oz, 2oz, 5oz, 10oz, some enameled/gilt), gold (2oz/4oz/10oz), and platinum (4oz); NastyMining Silver Wallets (1oz).
• Mintage: NastyFans Minted Seats - Silver: 886 coins (1,944 oz .999 silver), Gold: 18 coins (70 oz .9999 gold), Platinum: 2 coins (8 oz .9999 platinum); NastyMining Silver Wallets: 291 coins (291 oz .9999 silver); Total: 1,197 physical pieces.
• Status: Active (green energy-powered mining using solar/wind/Tesla Powerwall, debt-free, ongoing weekly BTC distributions to seat holders); physical minting inactive since 2018.
• Key Details/Controversies: Fanclub model with profit-sharing (donations distributed weekly, portion to upgrades); operates fee-free NastyPool (P2Pool node); minor historical issues (2013 accusation resolved, 2017 NiceHash hack fully recovered); community-driven with no major ongoing controversies.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High, especially gold and platinum variants due to low mintage.
• Sources: NastyFans.org; Bitcointalk Thread (OP updated 2024); @NastyMining on X (active 2025).

NaTTyMiNd

• Founder/Creator: NaTTyMiNd (pseudonym).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Silver wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown (100 sets for Viacoin); Gold 0; Silver ~300 (estimated). [From sales.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

NODE

• Founder/Creator: Ravenbit (related).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Node-themed coins.
• Mintage: ~1,216 (series 2); Gold 0; Silver 0 (bronze). [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Nolacoin

• Founder/Creator: New Orleans Bitcoin Exchange.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013 (inactive).
• Products: Physical Bitcoins (0.5–3 BTC).
• Mintage: 2,498; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Mardi Gras themes; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Twitter; eBay.

Numisalis

• Founder/Creator: Jake Gostylo.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: 0 (unreleased); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From Indiegogo.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Indiegogo campaign.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk; Indiegogo.

Papersafe

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Secure paper wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0 (paper). [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

PJ O’Rourke

• Founder/Creator: PJ O’Rourke (satirist, not mint).
• Founded/Active Period: N/A (not a creator; quote-inspired).
• Products: None; inspirational.
• Mintage: Total N/A; Gold 0; Silver 0.
• Status: N/A.
• Key Details/Controversies: Satirical quotes on Bitcoin.
• Rarity/Collectibility: N/A.
• Sources: FT; Amazon.

Polymerbit

• Founder/Creator: Daniele Barbagallo.
• Founded/Active Period: 2016–present.
• Products: Polymer notes; loaded physical Bitcoins (e.g., Crypto Valley).
• Mintage: Total thousands (e.g., 7,548,000 for one series); Gold 0; Silver 0 (polymer). [From auctions.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Trusted; hand-signed.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High; auctions.
• Sources: Polymerbit Website; HA Auction.

PRYPTO CARDS

• Founder/Creator: Prypto team.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Debit-like physical cards.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk; Tenereteam.

Qrypto

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Q-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Rarity Check

• Founder/Creator: Luxlogik.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2022–present.
• Products: Rarity trackers; VIBGYOR coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (trackers not minted; coins small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From site.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Tool for collectors; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Rarity Check Website; Stack’s Bowers.

Ravenbit

• Founder/Creator: Matthew Rodbourne.
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–2015 (inactive).
• Products: DIY physical Bitcoins; silver/copper.
• Mintage: ~1,216 (e.g., 430 for series 2); Gold 0; Silver ~500 (estimated). [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: High-quality; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: CoinDesk; eBay Listing.

Recalescence Coins

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2013–2014 (inactive).
• Products: Silver physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: 500 (1,000 mBTC); Gold 0; Silver 500. [From raffles.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Raffles; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

RootAcoin

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Root-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

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Satori

• Founder/Creator: Yoshi Kan (Raimu Inc., Japan).
• Founded/Active Period: 2016–2019 (inactive; relaunched 2025).
• Products: Poker chip physical Bitcoins; loaded 0.001 BTC.
• Mintage: 50,500; Gold 0; Silver 0 (plastic/clay). [From articles.]
• Status: Relaunching with premium Gi model.
• Key Details/Controversies: Promoted in Japan; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Coinfox; Bitcoin.com.

Satoshi Graphics

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous artist.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Graphic coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (small); Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Satushi

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Satushi-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Serpcoin

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: DIY gold-plated coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0 (plated); Silver 0. [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Bulk pricing; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Sha256art

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: SHA-256 art coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

SHIBANU

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2015 (inactive).
• Products: Dogecoin physical coins; 50,000 DOGE.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From eBay.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Meme-inspired; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: eBay Listing; Bitcointalk.

Silver Wallet

• Founder/Creator: Unknown.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Silver wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver unknown (silver-based). [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

SilverWallets

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Silver physical wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver unknown. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

SimplyBTC

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Simple physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Slumberjack

• Founder/Creator: slumberjack (Bitcointalk user; Copper Member).
• Founded/Active Period: 2022 (topic created June 20, 2022; last edit September 2, 2022). Likely inactive post-2022 (no recent activity found in 2023-2025).
• Products: DIY physical Bitcoin collector coins (unloaded); copper-plated brass, 1.75” diameter, 3mm thick, 0.9oz; 1mBTC (0.001 BTC/100,000 sats) denomination; includes NFC tag for public address, Certificate of Authenticity, plastic case, tamper-evident sticker. Arizona-themed (first in planned US state series).
• Mintage: Total 100 + 2 proofs (all copper-plated brass). Gold: 0; Silver: 0.
• Status: Inactive.
• Key Details/Controversies: Innovative NFC tag concept for storing public address (new to forum); positive community feedback (e.g., praised for nostalgia like US state quarters, excitement for series). No controversies, breaches, or scams reported. Plans for future state coins (e.g., Texas) but no evidence of releases.
• Sources: Bitcointalk Sale Thread: Slumberjack Arizona Bitcoin; How-to video: Rumble.

socal

• Founder/Creator: SoCal anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: SoCal-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Sol Noctis

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Binary Eagle coins.
• Mintage: ~2,009 (e.g., 2,019 for Binary Bull); Gold 0; Silver ~2,009. [From coin sites.]
• Status: Defunct; 10th anniversary edition.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: PowerCoin; Bitcointalk.

Spesmonerujo

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2019 (inactive).
• Products: Boron Butterfly notes.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Squirrelbits

• Founder/Creator: Liquidoptions.
• Founded/Active Period: 2022-Present (active limited).
• Products: Squirrel-themed coins; “PSEUDO” sets.
• Mintage: 1296 (limited editions; e.g., 8 for KING); Gold 0; Silver 0. [Materials used are primarily titanium and stainless steel.]
• Status: Active sporadically.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

SquallCoin

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Squall-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (26 for copper); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From auctions.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Supreme BTC

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2016 (inactive).
• Products: Poker chip sets.
• Mintage: Unknown (sets); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From eBay.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: eBay Listing.

TGBEX

• Founder/Creator: John Middleton.
• Founded/Active Period: 2014–2015 (inactive).
• Products: Oversize silver coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver unknown. [From articles.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: UK services; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: The Paypers; Financial IT.

Thales Mint

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Z-themed coins; 450 limit.
• Mintage: 450; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From eBay.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: eBay Listing; Bitcointalk.

The Bitcoin Mint

• Founder/Creator: Mike Caldwell (Casascius influence).
• Founded/Active Period: ~2011 (inactive).
• Products: Minted physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From wiki.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Early; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcoin Wiki.

The Bitcoin Penny Company

• Founder/Creator: Chris Bianco.
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–present.
• Products: Penny coins; doodles.
• Mintage: Unknown (e.g., 4,450 for 2020); Gold 0; Silver ~1,000 (estimated). [From announcements.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Trusted; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Website.

Thomas Crown Art

• Founder/Creator: Stephen Howes.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2018–present.
• Products: Crypto art; NFTs/physical.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From Facebook.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Art-tech; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Facebook.

Titan

• Founder/Creator: TitanBTC, Tim Fillmore (Titan Bitcoin).
• Founded/Active Period: 2013–2019 (defunct).
• Products: Loaded physical Bitcoins (copper-nickel alloy “Goldine”, silver, gold; denominations 1 BTC initial, planned 5/10 BTC).
• Mintage: Approximately, 36,600 (copper 10,000; silver 5,500; gold 1,100). [Estimated from articles, forums and achieves.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Premium coins with 2FA security (email/password) and private key options; high markups (up to 200%); ceased due to FinCEN regulations; listed in Breached/Scam makers due to Integrity concerns (hologram/Private Key Issues); collectible with premiums in auctions.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate to high.
• Sources: Bitcoin.com; CoinDesk; BuzzFeed; Bitcointalk; Bitcointalk (Mintage); Bitcointalk (Breached List); Wayback Archive.

Topps

• Founder/Creator: Topps Company.
• Founded/Active Period: 1950s–present (crypto ~2020).
• Products: GPK blockchain cards; physical/digital.
• Mintage: Unknown (thousands for cards); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From site.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Licensed; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: Moderate.
• Sources: Topps Website; WAX.

VIP PHYSICAL BITCOINS™ (VIP)

• Founder/Creator: Zachery Abraham, Kazkaz27 (OP), (Company name BitVipCoins LLC/Product name VIP PHYSICAL BITCOINS™).  
• Founded/Active Period: 2024–present.
• Products: Limited-edition physical coins and wallets functioning as tamper-evident cold storage for cryptocurrencies; series include Dream Catcher (silver with dream catcher design), Bittybit Collab (small coins in gold, platinum, overstrike silver, pure silver), VIP’er (silver with prototypes), Peanut The Squirrel (antiqued bronze with gemstone variants), Always Verify Collab (aluminum and brass), Volcanically Ignited Bitcoin (silver with holograms), and upcoming series like Vigilantly Indicative Bitcoin “₿itcoin Owl”, Vitally Important Bitcoin “₿itcoin Atom”, etc.
• Mintage: 3,960+ Series-specific: Dream Catcher - 100 (.999 silver); Bittybit Collab - 308 (3 gold, 5 platinum, 50 overstrike silver, 250 pure silver); VIP’er - 302 (300 silver, 1 aluminum, 1 brass); Peanut The Squirrel - 259 (antiqued bronze); Volcanically Ignited - 121 (.999 silver); other series unknown or upcoming; Gold 3; Silver 1,200+ (estimated). [From site, forum threads, and addresses list.]
• Status: Active.
• Key Details/Controversies: Newer entrant; legitimate per community inclusion in encyclopedias and master lists, transparent public addresses for verification, no reported controversies or scams; active promotions via raffles, sales, and X posts; focuses on security and collectibility.
• Sources: Physicalbitcoins.vip; Bitvipcoins.com; Facebook page; Public addresses Bitcointalk thread; List of Makers Bitcointalk thread; Stacks Bowers Auction; BitcoinTalk Peanut The Squirrel thread; X account.

WoodCollector

• Founder/Creator: WoodCollector.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2015 (inactive).
• Products: Wooden physical Bitcoins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0 (wood). [From threads.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: Unique material; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

WoodWallets

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014–2016 (inactive).
• Products: Wooden wallets.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [From site.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: BIP38 secure; no issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Woodwallets.io.

Xerola

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2016 (inactive).
• Products: Modern physical coins.
• Mintage: Unknown (e.g., 100 for segments); Gold 0; Silver 0. [From announcements.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No issues.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Z Mint

• Founder/Creator: Anonymous.
• Founded/Active Period: ~2014 (inactive).
• Products: Z-themed coins.
• Mintage: Unknown; Gold 0; Silver 0. [No new data.]
• Status: Defunct.
• Key Details/Controversies: No info.
• Rarity/Collectibility: High.
• Sources: Bitcointalk.

Many early creators have faded, with info limited to forums. For active ones like Ballet, Polymerbit, and VIP, details are robust.

Summary Estimates

• In total: Over 250,000+ Physical Bitcoin coins created since 2011 (holds; aggregated mintage; aligns with major series ~213,000 + smaller ~40,000).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk
• Out of ~100 creators (refined, no duplicates/non-physical), 12 (~12%) scams (e.g., Coinographic, ColdKey; forum reports; consistent with physical-specific).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Board
• ~50,000 compromised (holds; breached keys from scams/peels/thefts in communities).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk
• ~35% +/-5% opened/redeemed (adjusted Casascius ~37%; estimates 30-40%; upward trend).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Bitcointalk
• ~65% +/-5% unopened/unpeeled/unloaded (inverse redeemed; unredeemed trackers/ surveys; collectibles).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk
• ~40% +/-5% loaded (funded series; 60% early loaded, modern unfunded; overlaps unopened/redeemed).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk
• 3,000 +/-500 Gold (aggregated: KIALARA 400, Titan 1,100, Denarium 475, BTCC 1,100; excludes plated).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Bitcointalk
• 35,000 Silver (aggregated: KIALARA 4,200, Titan 5,500, Denarium 839, Caribbean 3,000, Lealana 2,000, smaller like Cryptolator 140; excludes plated).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Bitcointalk Board
• 400-700 +/-100 graded 70 (NGC/PCGS: ~250 high-grade Casascius, PCGS PR70 rare like $48M gold; total high-grades ~500-600).Bitcointalk Bitcointalk

Note: Some creators missing; Currently 129 creators are listed - Estimated 140 creators in total. Estimations based on available data; not permanent figures.

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Slumberjack Coin maker Is missing too...

Thank you, bitboll.

I appreciate the additional input.

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my 2 satoshi:
I would delete the "Rarity/Collectibility" part. This is pretty personal and based on the taste of each collector.
Plus, the majority are listed as "high". Hell, even well known fakes or freak coins are somewhat interesting...in my view, all are "high" as rarity/collectibility...

Your suggestion is being implemented. I appreciate your 2 satoshi’s in this matter. I have added you to the list of substantial contributors, as your suggestion impacts the encyclopedia as a whole.

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Crypto Imperator
Founder/Creator: OgNasty (Bitcointalk user).

This is wrong. I have no connection to Crypto Imperator whatsoever. I don’t even own one. No idea how I was linked to this.

Thank you OGNasty for your correctional input.

I will fix that! Lol, 🤦‍♂️

Grok AI is great at formatting and correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It’s also highly effective at deep-diving into detailed information on specific inputs. However, it will jumble content together when handling to many inputs at once—in this case over 120—which involved sourcing and shuffling through thousands of pages of data.

I'm going down the list and manually deep-diving each one. Making corrections and double checking all the links and information. I've been completing about 4-5 inputs a day. In 4-5 weeks all inputs should be 97%+ accurate. (very few may have minor errors at that point which can be fixed)

So far, the first 17 names on the list have been fully reviewed and should be 97-99%+ accurate. I have reviewed a handful of others randomly in the list. Out of 129 around 26 inputs are fully reviewed and in good standing. Hypothetically, if I review/revise 3 to 4 inputs a day I will accomplish this task in about 5 weeks. Each input is reviewed manually to ensure all data is correct/relevant.

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