Topic: 📌 Historical Timeline of the Physical Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Collectibles - page 2. (Read 1458 times)
August 10, 2019, 09:56:05 AM
Nice work thanks @ChiBitCTy!
August 10, 2019, 04:01:25 AM
My 1 oz silver coins are the first bitcoin collectible coins to be hand struck.
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August 10, 2019, 03:27:14 AM
Excellent job Chi!
August 09, 2019, 11:51:11 PM
Great job, well done my friend 
August 09, 2019, 11:36:55 PM
A historical timeline of the Physical Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Coins and Collectibles
Dec 30th 2010
Likely the first ever physical representation of bitcoin (obviously impossible to prove, but I’ve seen nothing to the contrary). Gavin Andresen can be seen here talking about making a loaded version (surely unaware of how big that idea would become one day).
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/a-real-bitcoin-2537
As stated in second sales thread here.. this was a very prominent picture used in the news when speaking of bitcoin, kind of like the MJB Copper coins that are the most prominent used in the news today.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/selling-the-first-physical-bitcoin-coin-676809
May 9th 2011
The first ever loaded physical bitcoin item- BitBills.
(BitBills- info thread - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/info-all-about-bitbills-3334918 )
This obviously was a major milestone and marked an important day in Bitcoin’s history. Many incorrectly believe that Casascius was the first to create a loaded physical bitcoin, which as you can see here is not the case. In fact, Casascius can be seen active in this thread, perhaps sparking the idea of Casascius while doing so!
Interesting detail of note: BitBills actually tried to patent the entire physical bitcoin market, and can be seen here trying to tell Casascius that they were the only ones able to produce these coins- https://letstalkbitcoin.com/477 . They sent several “letters” of the same ilk to other physical crypto makers, not just Casascius.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/introducing-bitbills-7724
June 23rd 2011
Likely the second version of a physical bitcoin coin made. Unique in that this coin was made with resin.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/resin-bitcoins-21328
June 24th 2011
The first ever paper wallet (though Bitbills are paper wallets, I kind of see them as wallet cards as well)- hard to say for sure, but the first version or reference that I can find.
Created by the infamous Casascius.
(image of the actual wallet coming soon..)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.275000
June 27th, 2011
MJB monitary metals releases the 1g silver coin. Possibly the first silver bitcoin ever made. A precursor for MJB, to the most recognizable bitcoin coin ever made. Created original by Mick, at MJB Monetary Metals.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-gram-999-fine-silver-bitcoin-rounds-type-2-23256
July 14th 2011
Coinedbits unloaded commemorative coin. Simply a notable early commemorative coin.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.361364
Aug 5th 2011 -Released Aug 30th
My Bitcoin Mint 1 oz .999 Silver coins minted. These coins are likely the first .999 fine silver 1 oz coins produced.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.490350
Aug 19th 2011
A coin that needs little introduction...Casascius announces the release of the first ever loaded physical bitcoin coin. This coin is what really put physical bitcoin collectibles on the map!
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.467209
September 2011
Potentially the first ever produced .999 gold coin produced by Gabecoin / My Bitcoin Mint. Note: this coin is a poured coin.
Oct 11th 2011
First ever physical bitcoin bar, which was made by Casascius .
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.567203
Feb. 9th 2012
MJB Monitary Metals releases a photo of what has become the most recognizable physical bitcoin to date (Casascius is up there, but not as recognizable as these, to the dismay of many long
-time collectors ).
Design was “leased out” in a “gentlemen’s agreement” by Mick, and sadly was subsequently stolen countless times over, which continues to this very day. Countless makers, especially the ones listed below have profited from a design they stole, and to this day falsely claim as their own…
(https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.58484556 ) -> https://coldstoragecoins.com/ and here -> https://hotco.co/search?type=product&q=bitcoin
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.267351 - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.739922 . This page is where they speak about how the design was stolen by the owner of the Cold Storage Coin company ( https://coldstoragecoins.com https://coldstoragecoins.com/ ) -https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=23256.240
June 22nd 2013
Serp Coin - Likely the first maker to release their own specialized coin using the Casascius aluminum DIY coins. This coin making idea has caught on and spawned quite a few others somewhat like it.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/aluminum-casascius-coins-sold-out-240768
July 6th 2013
Lealana announces coin sales- first coin a 2013 1 Litecoin coin. Lealana is considered the 2nd "great" Crypto Coin maker behind Casascius.
http://www.lealana.com/
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.2666568
August 2013
Finite By Design releases a number of first coins/collectibles in the year, starting with Primecoin followed by Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Darkcoin, Vertcoin, Peercoin, Primecoin, CGB, Namecoin, etc
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.2975136
March 2014
Bitcoin Suisse AG Notes announced and went through trial run. Online ordering opened in Oct of 2014. One of the most sought after BTC notes/wallets today for their gorgeous appeal, trusted company, and varied denominations.
https://www.bitcoinsuisse.com/assets/pdf/BTCS_BitcoinCertificates_EN.pdf
April 2014
Chinese business man releases photos of what was to be the first ever physical gold backed cryptocurrency.
https://www.chainnode.com/post/6156
June 2014
Alitin Mint releases first coin. Notable for being the first known major bitcoin coin maker to breach their coins.
(www.alitinmint.com no longer active-image sourced from google)
August 20th 2014
Kialara (Max) Introduces the first ever Kialara bar. This set a whole new standard for physical bitcoin collectibles!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2e32dg/as_an_artist_and_collector_of_casascius_coins_i/
Kialara in the news:
Kim Kardashian is gifted a 1BTC funded Kialara, posts about it on her instagram account
( https://thebitcoinnews.com/kim-kardashian-receives-her-first-physical-bitcoin/ )
Matthew Roszak gifts funded Kialara’s to other prominent individuals (US President Bill Clinton and Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak
July 28th 2017
First known cryptocurrency stamp was created and used in the US mail circulation. Created by bitcointalk member Krogothmanhattan.
http://www.crypto-stamps.com/private2.html
May 15th 2018
First government produced cryptocurrency backed postal stamps -from the Royal Gibraltar Post
http://www.gibraltar-stamps.com/index.php?controller=stamps&action=issue&id=640
Note: All images are not my own, and sourced from google, bitcointalk.org and other sites listed here.
2018 (exact date unknown)
Famed baseball card maker Topps releases Cryptocurrency “RC’s” in their Allen & Ginter boxes
(Info Thread - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/info-topps-allen-ginter-reference-thread-4906420 )
-December 23rd, 2022 -
Cyrus, Bitcointalk forum Administrator announces the release of Bitcoin Sunrise Stamps, the first ever physical bitcoin containing Testnet Bitcoins. A milestone in the physical bitcoin/cryptocurrency history!
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-bitcoin-sunrise-stamp-display-5431155
Other Notable Physical Crypto News/Milestone's
*News outlets (virtually every prominent one, including TMZ, report on “most valuable coin ever “found”- 1k Gold Casascius coin- https://www.tmz.com/2021/10/06/bitcoin-gold-cas-crypto-million/
*Pawn Stars- Man tries to sell Casascius coin to infamous Pawn Star owner Rick - https://youtu.be/ok7kPpA7NN0?si=lNIbtKAzDRi735cD
*Stacks Bowers- a major auction house has first physical cryptocurrency lot - Nov 2021 (all subsequent auctions and values listed here ) https://stacksbowers.com/cryptocurrency/
*Heritage Auction House- holds its first sale physical bitcoin auction- https://coins.ha.com/information/physical-cryptocurrency.s
Master List of Physical Crypto Info- https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/collectibleswalletsnftsnews-master-website-list-5124662
Dec 30th 2010
Likely the first ever physical representation of bitcoin (obviously impossible to prove, but I’ve seen nothing to the contrary). Gavin Andresen can be seen here talking about making a loaded version (surely unaware of how big that idea would become one day).
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/a-real-bitcoin-2537
As stated in second sales thread here.. this was a very prominent picture used in the news when speaking of bitcoin, kind of like the MJB Copper coins that are the most prominent used in the news today.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/selling-the-first-physical-bitcoin-coin-676809
May 9th 2011
The first ever loaded physical bitcoin item- BitBills.
(BitBills- info thread - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/info-all-about-bitbills-3334918 )
This obviously was a major milestone and marked an important day in Bitcoin’s history. Many incorrectly believe that Casascius was the first to create a loaded physical bitcoin, which as you can see here is not the case. In fact, Casascius can be seen active in this thread, perhaps sparking the idea of Casascius while doing so!
Interesting detail of note: BitBills actually tried to patent the entire physical bitcoin market, and can be seen here trying to tell Casascius that they were the only ones able to produce these coins- https://letstalkbitcoin.com/477 . They sent several “letters” of the same ilk to other physical crypto makers, not just Casascius.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/introducing-bitbills-7724
June 23rd 2011
Likely the second version of a physical bitcoin coin made. Unique in that this coin was made with resin.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/resin-bitcoins-21328
June 24th 2011
The first ever paper wallet (though Bitbills are paper wallets, I kind of see them as wallet cards as well)- hard to say for sure, but the first version or reference that I can find.
Created by the infamous Casascius.
(image of the actual wallet coming soon..)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.275000
June 27th, 2011
MJB monitary metals releases the 1g silver coin. Possibly the first silver bitcoin ever made. A precursor for MJB, to the most recognizable bitcoin coin ever made. Created original by Mick, at MJB Monetary Metals.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-gram-999-fine-silver-bitcoin-rounds-type-2-23256
July 14th 2011
Coinedbits unloaded commemorative coin. Simply a notable early commemorative coin.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.361364
Aug 5th 2011 -Released Aug 30th
My Bitcoin Mint 1 oz .999 Silver coins minted. These coins are likely the first .999 fine silver 1 oz coins produced.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.490350
Aug 19th 2011
A coin that needs little introduction...Casascius announces the release of the first ever loaded physical bitcoin coin. This coin is what really put physical bitcoin collectibles on the map!
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.467209
September 2011
Potentially the first ever produced .999 gold coin produced by Gabecoin / My Bitcoin Mint. Note: this coin is a poured coin.
Oct 11th 2011
First ever physical bitcoin bar, which was made by Casascius .
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.567203
Feb. 9th 2012
MJB Monitary Metals releases a photo of what has become the most recognizable physical bitcoin to date (Casascius is up there, but not as recognizable as these, to the dismay of many long
-time collectors ).
Design was “leased out” in a “gentlemen’s agreement” by Mick, and sadly was subsequently stolen countless times over, which continues to this very day. Countless makers, especially the ones listed below have profited from a design they stole, and to this day falsely claim as their own…
(https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.58484556 ) -> https://coldstoragecoins.com/ and here -> https://hotco.co/search?type=product&q=bitcoin
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.267351 - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.739922 . This page is where they speak about how the design was stolen by the owner of the Cold Storage Coin company ( https://coldstoragecoins.com https://coldstoragecoins.com/ ) -https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=23256.240
June 22nd 2013
Serp Coin - Likely the first maker to release their own specialized coin using the Casascius aluminum DIY coins. This coin making idea has caught on and spawned quite a few others somewhat like it.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/aluminum-casascius-coins-sold-out-240768
July 6th 2013
Lealana announces coin sales- first coin a 2013 1 Litecoin coin. Lealana is considered the 2nd "great" Crypto Coin maker behind Casascius.
http://www.lealana.com/
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.2666568
August 2013
Finite By Design releases a number of first coins/collectibles in the year, starting with Primecoin followed by Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Darkcoin, Vertcoin, Peercoin, Primecoin, CGB, Namecoin, etc
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.2975136
March 2014
Bitcoin Suisse AG Notes announced and went through trial run. Online ordering opened in Oct of 2014. One of the most sought after BTC notes/wallets today for their gorgeous appeal, trusted company, and varied denominations.
https://www.bitcoinsuisse.com/assets/pdf/BTCS_BitcoinCertificates_EN.pdf
April 2014
Chinese business man releases photos of what was to be the first ever physical gold backed cryptocurrency.
https://www.chainnode.com/post/6156
June 2014
Alitin Mint releases first coin. Notable for being the first known major bitcoin coin maker to breach their coins.
(www.alitinmint.com no longer active-image sourced from google)
August 20th 2014
Kialara (Max) Introduces the first ever Kialara bar. This set a whole new standard for physical bitcoin collectibles!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2e32dg/as_an_artist_and_collector_of_casascius_coins_i/
Kialara in the news:
Kim Kardashian is gifted a 1BTC funded Kialara, posts about it on her instagram account
( https://thebitcoinnews.com/kim-kardashian-receives-her-first-physical-bitcoin/ )
Matthew Roszak gifts funded Kialara’s to other prominent individuals (US President Bill Clinton and Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak
July 28th 2017
First known cryptocurrency stamp was created and used in the US mail circulation. Created by bitcointalk member Krogothmanhattan.
http://www.crypto-stamps.com/private2.html
May 15th 2018
First government produced cryptocurrency backed postal stamps -from the Royal Gibraltar Post
http://www.gibraltar-stamps.com/index.php?controller=stamps&action=issue&id=640
Note: All images are not my own, and sourced from google, bitcointalk.org and other sites listed here.
2018 (exact date unknown)
Famed baseball card maker Topps releases Cryptocurrency “RC’s” in their Allen & Ginter boxes
(Info Thread - https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/info-topps-allen-ginter-reference-thread-4906420 )
-December 23rd, 2022 -
Cyrus, Bitcointalk forum Administrator announces the release of Bitcoin Sunrise Stamps, the first ever physical bitcoin containing Testnet Bitcoins. A milestone in the physical bitcoin/cryptocurrency history!
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-bitcoin-sunrise-stamp-display-5431155
Other Notable Physical Crypto News/Milestone's
*News outlets (virtually every prominent one, including TMZ, report on “most valuable coin ever “found”- 1k Gold Casascius coin- https://www.tmz.com/2021/10/06/bitcoin-gold-cas-crypto-million/
*Pawn Stars- Man tries to sell Casascius coin to infamous Pawn Star owner Rick - https://youtu.be/ok7kPpA7NN0?si=lNIbtKAzDRi735cD
*Stacks Bowers- a major auction house has first physical cryptocurrency lot - Nov 2021 (all subsequent auctions and values listed here ) https://stacksbowers.com/cryptocurrency/
*Heritage Auction House- holds its first sale physical bitcoin auction- https://coins.ha.com/information/physical-cryptocurrency.s
Master List of Physical Crypto Info- https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/collectibleswalletsnftsnews-master-website-list-5124662
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