Yes, I believe there are exactly 12 original prototype/artist proofs with parts from various suppliers, different colors, etc. These were all created in 2014... maybe as early as 2013 but I need to go back through old photos/emails to verify. I did start on the artwork in 2013. The gold B you see in proof 7 here is actually gold plated (or gold colored?) stainless steel. I contemplated using these originally but went with all silver instead. I'm still interested in possibly using elements from these proofs in future works so I've hesitated sharing more about them - that and they are all wrapped up nicely and sitting in a safe deposit box.
The gold in the 1BTC gold originals (2015) is solid. 14k iirc.
Topic: [INFO] Overview of all Kialara pieces (Read 1482 times)
One question, the animal that appears in the Original Kialara, is a wolf? or a lion? 
am pretty sure, thats no wolf
I removed my speculation about what it was a prototype for because I'm just not sure but your analysis looks good. I'd be super interested if you can find that post from Max, I couldn't.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14595975
Thanks!! I feel dumb for missing this, I don't think I revisited that thread.
I removed my speculation about what it was a prototype for because I'm just not sure but your analysis looks good. I'd be super interested if you can find that post from Max, I couldn't.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14595975
Here is my prototype coin or artists proof from Max. It was a gift from Max and I don't know if he made others. I think it was a prototype for the gold\silver issue he did but I'm not 100% sure. The frame is a lighter metal than the polished steel that came with those. The serial is "AP7". There are no crypto keys.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
Thanks so much for posting this, I've been trying to find images of these for a while. My understanding is that there were 12 made, Kialara posted this in a thread here somewhere.
From what I can see the differences between this and the final Gold bars is:
Different matte, and less rounded "Frame" on the outside
No Kialara engraving on the top or bottom, front or back.
Internal screw heads haven't been drilled out
The hologram on the front is 0.1 BTC whereas the final Gold bars is 1 BTC
I removed my speculation about what it was a prototype for because I'm just not sure but your analysis looks good. I'd be super interested if you can find that post from Max, I couldn't.
Here is my prototype coin or artists proof from Max. It was a gift from Max and I don't know if he made others. I think it was a prototype for the gold\silver issue he did but I'm not 100% sure. The frame is a lighter metal than the polished steel that came with those. The serial is "AP7". There are no crypto keys.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
Thanks so much for posting this, I've been trying to find images of these for a while. My understanding is that there were 12 made, Kialara posted this in a thread here somewhere.
From what I can see the differences between this and the final Gold bars is:
Different matte, and less rounded "Frame" on the outside
No Kialara engraving on the top or bottom, front or back.
Internal screw heads haven't been drilled out
The hologram on the front is 0.1 BTC whereas the final Gold bars is 1 BTC
Here is my prototype coin or artists proof from Max. It was a gift from Max and I don't know if he made others. The serial is "AP7". There are no crypto keys.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
Looks like he used the original housings with the new insides
Wonder if all the AP bars are the same?
That sounds about right. I don't think there are others. This one is #7 because I had bought #7 of all his previous bars and he wanted to surprise me. This was right around the gold\silver series release and I think he snuck it into that shipment but I might be wrong.
Here is my prototype coin or artists proof from Max. It was a gift from Max and I don't know if he made others. The serial is "AP7". There are no crypto keys.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
wow! a gold bar prototype :O
Crazy beauty
thanks for sharing the pic man
Here is my prototype coin or artists proof from Max. It was a gift from Max and I don't know if he made others. The serial is "AP7". There are no crypto keys.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
https://i.imgur.com/KZ5hVMB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YuasQ63.jpg
I'll try and do some better pictures in the near future.
Dang i missed those extra "To the Moon" error coins...
Love Kialara, great info. Many thanks
I think that may be $7.95 for QTY 5. This is the supplier I use although I have been purchasing through Amazon 
The stand supports of the kialara bars that Max uses are these, in case anyone is interested in buying more:
https://www.onfireguy.com/small-display-stand-deluxe-easels-with-1-4-shelf/
https://www.onfireguy.com/small-display-stand-deluxe-easels-with-1-4-shelf/
$7.95 each?? expensive plastic
I am guessing they are cheaper other places?
is the official website of the brand onfireguy
It is only plastic but it is brand (onfireguy) and they have quality hehe
If Max has selected them, it will be because they are better than those of aliexpress haha
It took me a while to find the brand, if someone needs to buy that they know that these are the ones Max uses.
The stand supports of the kialara bars that Max uses are these, in case anyone is interested in buying more:
https://www.onfireguy.com/small-display-stand-deluxe-easels-with-1-4-shelf/
https://www.onfireguy.com/small-display-stand-deluxe-easels-with-1-4-shelf/
I have a one of a kind prototype coin that was a gift from Max years ago. I’ll be selling my whole collection if I ever get off my ass so you might be seeing it soon.
Upload the photo when you can.
I have a one of a kind prototype coin that was a gift from Max years ago. I’ll be selling my whole collection if I ever get off my ass so you might be seeing it soon.
I am not a Kialara collector myself, however I am wondering which of the pieces that is most desirable for you collectors?
If I should guess then Thug Life or 1 BTC Gold (based on some crazy auctions in the past).
If I should guess then Thug Life or 1 BTC Gold (based on some crazy auctions in the past).
For me definitely the Thug Life note, since that is the only piece missing from my collection
.The 1 BTC Gold is definitely one of my favourites but the new Hydra series also looks absolutely stunning.
I am not a Kialara collector myself, however I am wondering which of the pieces that is most desirable for you collectors?
If I should guess then Thug Life or 1 BTC Gold (based on some crazy auctions in the past).
If I should guess then Thug Life or 1 BTC Gold (based on some crazy auctions in the past).
Is there anything missing from the list?
I've heard whispers of 12 Artist Proof Bars but there is very little known about them. Perhaps Kialara can share some info and/or images.
I believe someone on this forum was given one, so if they're lurking please share with us these secret treasures.
I am aware of them. Max told me about them a while ago. I recently sent him a PM, asking if he's willing to release some pics.
wow! had heard of them but had no idea there were 12 of them :O
i would love to see pictures for sure...
Is there anything missing from the list?
I've heard whispers of 12 Artist Proof Bars but there is very little known about them. Perhaps Kialara can share some info and/or images.
I believe someone on this forum was given one, so if they're lurking please share with us these secret treasures.
I am aware of them. Max told me about them a while ago. I recently sent him a PM, asking if he's willing to release some pics.
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