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Quote from: mila on January 24, 2012, 09:35:06 AM

hi Gabriel,
could you, please, confirm the premium on gold coins to be 20% over spot (and availability)?
thanks, mila

I can confirm both! Send me a PM if you'd like to order.

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hi Gabriel,
could you, please, confirm the premium on gold coins to be 20% over spot (and availability)?
thanks, mila

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Quote from: casascius on September 29, 2011, 12:21:23 PM

I would agree the name should be on there - it should just be non-prominent, and on a single side only.

This is the jist of my complaint. I don't argue against having mint marks, web site address, company name or any other such thing on the coin, I argue against it being so prominent! Look at any U.S. coin for example, there's stuff all over it identifying where it was minted, what country minted it, etc. but the face and reverse of every coin is a portrait, building, or some other image. The image is prominent both heads and tails, not the minting information.

Practically every .999 silver coin in existence carries adequate markers that you can identify the mint, quality of the coin and some other data easily, but most do not carry giant advertisements for the mint on an entire side. This coin is supposed to commemorate Bitcoin, not your company.

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The Casascius 1oz 10BTC Silver Round (w/ Gold B)

I would agree the name should be on there - it should just be non-prominent, and on a single side only. Identifying the origin of the coin is important - having people think the coin is promoting the mint rather than Bitcoin is not the desired result.

I suppose I speak as someone who has my name plastered all over my coin. For my particular application, an assertion of origin is critical - but I also was very deliberate in keeping the primary side of my coin strictly limited to being as generic to Bitcoin as possible.

Also, I want to draw attention to the fact that there is good vector artwork published for the big B logo, just google "bitcoin vector logo". Specifically, there is one detail I notice is commonly missed - on the big B, the stroke at the lower-left-most corner should end in a slant, not parallel to the one above it. In other words:

._____
|_ <-Top Stroke
| | | )
| ---
._| | | )
/_ <-Bottom Stroke

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MyBitcoinMint issue this coin so they should put the logo to endorse the quality

also can you add a serial number ?
also can u add date on each coin ?

Adding serial #'s and dates would require new dies for each minted round. Perhaps adding the year could be done, but we would still need new dies in Jan. We did not want that added cost for our customers.

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Quote from: enmaku on September 26, 2011, 04:16:31 PM

I seriously considered buying these but the pics ruined it. I refuse (REFUSE) to buy an item which carries a blatant advertisement for its manufacturer. It would be one thing to have a small mint mark somewhere, or perhaps the name in small text around an edge but giant letters all across the entire back of the coin is ridiculous.

We would like to consider placing an order for just the Bitcoin logo on both sides of the coin, however we need to see if their is sufficient demand for it.

The purpose behind placing the My Bitcoin Mint logo on the back is to lend the credibility of My Bitcoin Mint to the quality of our coin. We stand behind our product and want to make sure our customers are aware of that.

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Quote from: enmaku on September 26, 2011, 04:16:31 PM

I seriously considered buying these but the pics ruined it. I refuse (REFUSE) to buy an item which carries a blatant advertisement for its manufacturer. It would be one thing to have a small mint mark somewhere, or perhaps the name in small text around an edge but giant letters all across the entire back of the coin is ridiculous.

That is kind of the whole point of the minting. You have someone to check out if you think it's not the genuine article. In this case someone can find mybitcoinmint.com and see their acid test, etc.

Look at nwtmint.com, for example

Every one of their silver/gold/etc bars and rounds has an entire side (or two) devoted to the mint that stamped out the item in "giant letters across the entire back".

Stop being such a nit. If you want to complain, complain about the 20% vig on the coins.

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I seriously considered buying these but the pics ruined it. I refuse (REFUSE) to buy an item which carries a blatant advertisement for its manufacturer. It would be one thing to have a small mint mark somewhere, or perhaps the name in small text around an edge but giant letters all across the entire back of the coin is ridiculous.

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Ordered and arrived. They're very nice Cool

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The first pictures of the Gold Bitcoin are now available... Grin

We will begin taking orders for the Gold Bitcoin later this week, after we have received our products.

The Gold Bitcoins are hand-crafted and minted, and weigh in at 0.5 grams. Scale-sized pictures are below.

If you'd like to reserve an order, send your request by PM or by email to [email protected]. Let us know if you'd be interested in reserving some coins from the first batch of hand-crafted/minted Gold Bitcoins!

Gabriel Sukenik
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We wanted to share the photo results of our acid test a few days back. To remind our customers, our products are all minted at an ISO-9001 registered firm, and all of our Silver Bitcoins are certified bullion that qualify for IRA accounts.

Below are (unfortunately low-res) images of the Silver Bitcoin I put through the acid-test at a local jewelry/coin shop in NYS.

The black spot is where the acid was poured on the coin. The acid itself was clear; if the acid reacts with non-pure metal, the acid will remain clear to light colored. If the acid reacts with pure metal, it will turn dark and opaque. As you can see, the dark stain left on the coin indicates the purity of the Silver Bitcoin. And keep in mind, if this coin looks rather scratched or banged up, it is (it's my personal Silver Bitcoin I always keep in my pocket in case of unexpected dollar collapse).

In addition, we are speaking with our mint to conduct a further gravity test.

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Quote from: Pyr0 on September 01, 2011, 12:47:15 PM

Quote from: RSantana on August 31, 2011, 12:06:10 AM

Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:53:49 PM

Quote from: RSantana on August 30, 2011, 11:47:28 PM

Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:08:45 PM

Copper is very cheap, the coins would have to be huge in order to have any value compared to the cost of making them.

If anyone is looking for copper bitcoins check out http://CoinedBits.com for gold plated 1oz copper bitcoins.

These are dummy coins though. They aren't really worth anything.

Well "dummy" is a little strong in my view :-)

True they are mostly a novelty collector coin with not much precious metal value. I posted this because there was discussion over having a copper round.

The "real" value these coins have are that they can be put into "circulation" and create more interest in bitcoin and evangelize the bitcoin message to the world. Precious metal coins don't get much face time with people other than the owner.

i thought they were brass, not copper?
from the link you posted, i clicked buy to see more info and the price and saw:
"These are high quality coins made of pure brass with 18k gold plating. Each coin is 1.5" in diameter and weighs 1 oz. "

In any event, we are planning on adding a pure Copper Bitcoin to our resume.

Also, it appears My Bitcoin Mint is starting to receive some media attention..I will try to see if UDoPage is interested in an interview Tongue

http://udopage.com/index.php

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Quote from: RSantana on August 31, 2011, 12:06:10 AM

Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:53:49 PM

Quote from: RSantana on August 30, 2011, 11:47:28 PM

Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:08:45 PM

Copper is very cheap, the coins would have to be huge in order to have any value compared to the cost of making them.

If anyone is looking for copper bitcoins check out http://CoinedBits.com for gold plated 1oz copper bitcoins.

These are dummy coins though. They aren't really worth anything.

Well "dummy" is a little strong in my view :-)

True they are mostly a novelty collector coin with not much precious metal value. I posted this because there was discussion over having a copper round.

The "real" value these coins have are that they can be put into "circulation" and create more interest in bitcoin and evangelize the bitcoin message to the world. Precious metal coins don't get much face time with people other than the owner.

i thought they were brass, not copper?
from the link you posted, i clicked buy to see more info and the price and saw:
"These are high quality coins made of pure brass with 18k gold plating. Each coin is 1.5" in diameter and weighs 1 oz. "

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Quote from: xurious on August 31, 2011, 08:37:53 PM

Quote from: RSantana on August 31, 2011, 12:06:10 AM

Well "dummy" is a little strong in my view :-)

True they are mostly a novelty collector coin with not much precious metal value. I posted this because there was discussion over having a copper round.

The "real" value these coins have are that they can be put into "circulation" and create more interest in bitcoin and evangelize the bitcoin message to the world. Precious metal coins don't get much face time with people other than the owner.

My statement might have been a little strong, but I stand behind it.

I picked up some of the 1 gram silver rounds and shown those to people. The fact that the coin is actually worth more than a "oh cool" factor is a big thing I think. I know I have a couple friends who already want to buy some. I won't be flashing gold rounds to anyone, but the fact I can tell people, "This is pure silver and is worth something!" I would show off these new big silver rounds too. Few more days I'll be getting some..

Copper is certainly 'worth something', though not quite as valuable as the precious metals. It all depends on what you are looking for. We would like to offer a wide variety of minted products, and hope to include copper to the list. As paper currency continues its slow-motion collapse, all the metals (gold, silver, and copper included) will become remonetized in the post-fiat economy.

And we look forward to taking your order, Xurious! Grin

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Quote from: RSantana on August 31, 2011, 12:06:10 AM

Well "dummy" is a little strong in my view :-)

True they are mostly a novelty collector coin with not much precious metal value. I posted this because there was discussion over having a copper round.

The "real" value these coins have are that they can be put into "circulation" and create more interest in bitcoin and evangelize the bitcoin message to the world. Precious metal coins don't get much face time with people other than the owner.

My statement might have been a little strong, but I stand behind it.

I picked up some of the 1 gram silver rounds and shown those to people. The fact that the coin is actually worth more than a "oh cool" factor is a big thing I think. I know I have a couple friends who already want to buy some. I won't be flashing gold rounds to anyone, but the fact I can tell people, "This is pure silver and is worth something!" I would show off these new big silver rounds too. Few more days I'll be getting some..

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Just wanted to let everyone know, our Silver Bitcoin took an acid test this morning, and passed with flying colors! Pictures and video will be posted when we return from the beach.. Cool

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Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:53:49 PM

Quote from: RSantana on August 30, 2011, 11:47:28 PM

Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:08:45 PM

Copper is very cheap, the coins would have to be huge in order to have any value compared to the cost of making them.

If anyone is looking for copper bitcoins check out http://CoinedBits.com for gold plated 1oz copper bitcoins.

These are dummy coins though. They aren't really worth anything.

Well "dummy" is a little strong in my view :-)

True they are mostly a novelty collector coin with not much precious metal value. I posted this because there was discussion over having a copper round.

The "real" value these coins have are that they can be put into "circulation" and create more interest in bitcoin and evangelize the bitcoin message to the world. Precious metal coins don't get much face time with people other than the owner.

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Quote from: RSantana on August 30, 2011, 11:47:28 PM

Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:08:45 PM

Copper is very cheap, the coins would have to be huge in order to have any value compared to the cost of making them.

If anyone is looking for copper bitcoins check out http://CoinedBits.com for gold plated 1oz copper bitcoins.

These are dummy coins though. They aren't really worth anything.

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Quote from: MBS on August 30, 2011, 11:41:17 PM

For the silver rounds, I would recommend having at least an acid test video done if possible if not a fire assay done.

We are planning on having a basic acid test performed tomorrow. After speaking with our mint, we are trying to figure out how we can conduct a Specific Gravity test as well. This type of testing is much more precise than just an acid test. And to ease the minds of our customers, our minted products are produced by an ISO-9001 registered facility, and all of their products are IRA approved. Tests to verify our product will be coming shortly..

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Quote from: xurious on August 30, 2011, 11:08:45 PM

Copper is very cheap, the coins would have to be huge in order to have any value compared to the cost of making them.

If anyone is looking for copper bitcoins check out http://CoinedBits.com for gold plated 1oz copper bitcoins.

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