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Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

I've just bought a physical Bitcoin. Of course it doesn't have any monetary value, but it still looks great. Furthermore, I think it can be a very good way to introduce BTC to your family/friends: seeing it as a physical coin, I think they are more likely to become interested in "knowing more" about it. Who knows?

Do you have any physical Bitcoins?

its is casascius?how much the value in bitcoin?i really want to buy it,but i dont enough funds Cheesy

i just have accecories or just souvenir shape like bitcoin,its limited edition Cheesy

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Quote from: Lauda on February 09, 2016, 08:23:41 AM

Quote from: LFC_Bitcoin on February 09, 2016, 08:17:25 AM

I've never researched into physical bitcoins purely because I've had no need to & couldn't be bothered.

Couldn't you get your private key & bitcoin address engraved on the coin though, effectively then it would obviously have value as you could send bitcoins to it/them.

They don't need to do that to have value. You need to consider two things: 1. They are collectibles; 2. They are usually made out of pure silver/gold (sometimes graded). They will always have value which is most likely going to increase over time. There are some coins that have an address and private key in them, albeit they are art pieces (Kialara; you kind of need to break it to get to the private key). There are also coins such as the Silver Wallet, that come with a coin slab in which you can easily add a new address (with QR code) and a private key.

I'd like to mention that provenance is important to some collectors as well. Having a pgp chain of custody document can increase sell value, especially if it is a "one owner" coin.

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I would like to get some made of copper or silver. Do you consider a paper wallet physical Bitcoins?

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Quote from: Lauda on February 09, 2016, 08:23:41 AM

Quote from: LFC_Bitcoin on February 09, 2016, 08:17:25 AM

I've never researched into physical bitcoins purely because I've had no need to & couldn't be bothered.

Couldn't you get your private key & bitcoin address engraved on the coin though, effectively then it would obviously have value as you could send bitcoins to it/them.

They don't need to do that to have value. You need to consider two things: 1. They are collectibles; 2. They are usually made out of pure silver/gold (sometimes graded). They will always have value which is most likely going to increase over time. There are some coins that have an address and private key in them, albeit they are art pieces (Kialara; you kind of need to break it to get to the private key). There are also coins such as the Silver Wallet, that come with a coin slab in which you can easily add a new address (with QR code) and a private key.

Very nice coins, mine (design 2, #42/100):

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No I don't have any physical bitcoins.
Bitcoin is pure digital therefore I also explain it to people this way if they are interested.
Very often you see news articles where metal coins are used to give Bitcoin a face.This is ok but still confusing new interested people in the beginning.

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Quote from: Imoote on February 09, 2016, 08:24:11 AM

Where did you buy it? I want to buy it, it's very nice shape.

Bought it on eBay, but you can buy one on the forum as well.

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Quote from: Imoote on February 09, 2016, 08:24:11 AM

Wow .. What was the original form of bitcoin and whether it official?

There can't be a "official" form of physical Bitcoins. Bitcoin does not have a central authority; who would proclaim it the 'official'?

Quote from: Imoote on February 09, 2016, 08:24:11 AM

Where did you buy it? I want to buy it, it's very nice shape.
Perhaps if it could be used to purchase it so amazing.

You can buy various ones on the forum.

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Wow .. What was the original form of bitcoin and whether it official?
Where did you buy it? I want to buy it, it's very nice shape.
Perhaps if it could be used to purchase it so amazing.

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Quote from: LFC_Bitcoin on February 09, 2016, 08:17:25 AM

I've never researched into physical bitcoins purely because I've had no need to & couldn't be bothered.

Couldn't you get your private key & bitcoin address engraved on the coin though, effectively then it would obviously have value as you could send bitcoins to it/them.

They don't need to do that to have value. You need to consider two things: 1. They are collectibles; 2. They are usually made out of pure silver/gold (sometimes graded). They will always have value which is most likely going to increase over time. There are some coins that have an address and private key in them, albeit they are art pieces (Kialara; you kind of need to break it to get to the private key). There are also coins such as the Silver Wallet, that come with a coin slab in which you can easily add a new address (with QR code) and a private key.

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Quote from: croato on February 09, 2016, 07:56:18 AM

Unfortunately, not. I still dont have any of those cool physical bitcoins, but i am planning to buy at least one Casascius silver 0.1BTC coin these days.

Can you share a pic of what one of those looks like? Cheesy

There is picture in this thread:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-casascius-coins-1357829

hope they are real lol, maybe i could caught one at my next paycheck.

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I've never researched into physical bitcoins purely because I've had no need to & couldn't be bothered.

Couldn't you get your private key & bitcoin address engraved on the coin though, effectively then it would obviously have value as you could send bitcoins to it/them.

Is that what a Casascius Coin does Grin

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Unfortunately i don't have any physical bitcoin and i don't want it because i like virtual bitcoin more.
I love it because it is a virtual currency.

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Unfortunately, not. I still dont have any of those cool physical bitcoins, but i am planning to buy at least one Casascius silver 0.1BTC coin these days.

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Yes it looks very good but for now the value still not really good, but in the future it will become rare collectible

I currently just good one from my friend, the value according to him is around 0.1 BTC

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Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 07:06:16 AM

To be honest, I bought it on eBay for $3. It claims to be Gold plated iron: not sure how true that could be, but for $3 I'm very content with the purchase, especially if I can get my family and friends to start using Bitcoin.

Well then it isn't really worth much. There are a lot of coins that are much more expensive than that (I think my Kialara was about $100). Take a look at the newer ones.

Quote from: siameze on February 09, 2016, 07:09:18 AM

I have a few of bigtimespaghetti's coins - the silver goxxed coins and an Unobtanium bar. Also have a few novelty bitcoins.

While these aren't exactly coins, I love having these in my collection: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-swiss-issued-physical-bitcoin-certificates-852488 (Bitcoin certificates).

I offer 0.1 BTC for everything that you own. Grin

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I'm quite fond of my Casascius collection.

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Quote from: Lauda on February 09, 2016, 06:40:16 AM

Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

I've just bought a physical Bitcoin. Of course it doesn't have any monetary value, but it still looks great.

If it is real, it has value and will probably have much more in the future (rare collectibles). Also if it is made out of fine silver/gold it will always have some value.

Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

Do you have any physical Bitcoins?

I have the original Kialara, 2 silver wallet coins and have ordered more. All are amazing. If you're really interested in coins, then you should check out Mitchell's collection with 120 items.

Mitchell has an awesome collection, a good place to go and salivate.

I have a few of bigtimespaghetti's coins - the silver goxxed coins and an Unobtanium bar. Also have a few novelty bitcoins.

While these aren't exactly coins, I love having these in my collection: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-swiss-issued-physical-bitcoin-certificates-852488 (Bitcoin certificates).

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Quote from: Lauda on February 09, 2016, 06:40:16 AM

Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

I've just bought a physical Bitcoin. Of course it doesn't have any monetary value, but it still looks great.

If it is real, it has value and will probably have much more in the future (rare collectibles). Also if it is made out of fine silver/gold it will always have some value.

Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

Do you have any physical Bitcoins?

I have the original Kialara, 2 silver wallet coins and have ordered more. All are amazing. If you're really interested in coins, then you should check out Mitchell's collection with 120 items.

To be honest, I bought it on eBay for $3. It claims to be Gold plated iron: not sure how true that could be, but for $3 I'm very content with the purchase, especially if I can get my family and friends to start using Bitcoin.

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Wow! That looks great. You are right, if you have a physical bitcoin then you will be able to make more people attract towards bitcoin because it looks really cool and everyone would love to have it.
Well i guess there is still a long time for me to have one like that in my hands Cheesy

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Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

I've just bought a physical Bitcoin. Of course it doesn't have any monetary value, but it still looks great.

If it is real, it has value and will probably have much more in the future (rare collectibles). Also if it is made out of fine silver/gold it will always have some value.

Quote from: the_poet on February 09, 2016, 06:36:22 AM

Do you have any physical Bitcoins?

I have the original Kialara, 2 silver wallet coins and have ordered more. All are amazing. If you're really interested in coins, then you should check out Mitchell's collection with 120 items.

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