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.
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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.
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 add this link in case you can help to complete information: https://wiki.coin.community/wiki/Kialara 
Thanks for collecting this valuable information, it is even more detailed than the Kialara website itself. This type of thread is very much appreciated. I congratulate you on the work of the buyer.
@TheNewAnon135246, cool of you to spend the time on this
THANK YOU.
THANK YOU.
Thank you for making these beautiful pieces. Is there anything missing from the list? Perhaps you could share the winning bid on the Soul of Satoshi painting + 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Soul of Satoshi #001? The eBay link you emailed earlier appears to be offline.
@TheNewAnon135246, cool of you to spend the time on this
THANK YOU.
THANK YOU.
Great work. I think the only thing you're missing is the Atmospheric Escape with embedded Moon Coin.
I didn't add it on purpose to prevent the OP from becoming too big. I agree that it should be mentioned so I've added a sidenode below the Atmospheric Escape print. All other original artworks have been auctioned too. I'll see if I can track down all dates + prices.
Good job!
A good addition would be the kialara moon error coin
A good addition would be the kialara moon error coin
Great addition, added!
EDIT: Added all known auctions to the Artwork section + added all known errors to the Coins section.
Good job!
A good addition would be the kialara moon error coin
A good addition would be the kialara moon error coin
Great work. I think the only thing you're missing is the Atmospheric Escape with embedded Moon Coin.
Updated the OP by adding all of the giclee prints. The artwork is still available on https://www.kialara.com.
Outstanding. Thank you.
Great Info.. thanks for the details..
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I've seen plenty of people (newcomers and "OGs") ask questions about Kialaras so I've decided to create this topic and bundle all information about Kialara. Feel free to leave feedback or suggest changes!
* The original mintage was 2500 but approximately 1000 pieces were destroyed by Max because they were discontinued. All pieces are numbered xxxx/2500 (source).
* Max originally intended on created 250 Ruby Labyrinth. He ordered 100 ruby bearings to start with but unfortunely the bearings didn't turn out as red as he liked. With the 100 ruby bearings he created 20 Ruby Labyrinths, numbered 01/250 - 20/250 and shelved them in his safe. In 2018 he started several auctions to sell them (source).
* On 10/16/2017 Max uploaded a post in the To The Moon production update blog saying that he has acquired 117 Error coins. In a later post, uploaded on 12/19/2017, he speaks of 130 error coins.
Statement from the artist: “Mining is at the crossroads of the natural world and the built environment. Mines are where we source all of our raw materials for everything humans have built on this planet. Digital mining is at a new crossroads with unknown possibilities. I think mining is an excellent metaphor for generating alternative economies and one that can help us make sense of more abstract algorithms and networks. As the world becomes increasingly complex and difficult to understand, it is critical that we plan for and design the future we want. I am interested in a future of self-replicating and evolving architecture that mines it’s own materials and disposes of it’s own waste. Visualizing possibilities gives us ideas that we can combine, embrace or reject, helping guide the development of future societies.”
On 28/03/2016 the original Current artwork, including the #001 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Excavatorelevator 1, was sold for $1,255 (source).
‘Current’ is based on Théodore Géricault’s ‘The Raft of the Medusa‘. The variety of animals each represent a different characteristic of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Platypus (unexpected)
Bat (unprecedented)
Giant Squid (doubted)
Rats (global)
Snow Leopard (hunted)
Bear (prodigious)
Hyena (stands up to the king)
Wolf (misunderstood)
Dingo (competitive)
Bull (controversial)
Albatross (ambitious)
Lobster (potentially immortal)
Rhino (uncertainty)
On 11/04/2016 the original Current artwork, including the #001 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Current, was sold for $2,050 on eBay (source). On 14/12/2017 the original Current artwork, including the #001 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Current, was sold for 0.5 BTC on Bitcointalk (~$8,250 at the time of the auction)(source).
Statement from the artist: “The dragons represent the human element, their masks suggests the privacy that is provided by bitcoin, and the pillars symbolize transactions written into stone. Off in the distance I like to imagine dwellings where these creatures live and protect their savings/earnings.
‘Atmospheric Escape’ and ‘Lunar Voyage’ are commission pieces by Ricky Allman, inspired by the ‘To the Moon’ Silver Series Kialara. On 10/10/2018 the original Atmospheric Espace artwork, embellished with a To The Moon Error Coin, was sold for 7 BTC (~$45,000 at the time of the auction) (source).
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Kialara Coins
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2014 Kialara Original
- Original price: $129
- Materials: Stainless steel, Aluminium
- Denomination: 100,000 bits
- Mintage: 1500*
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: None
* The original mintage was 2500 but approximately 1000 pieces were destroyed by Max because they were discontinued. All pieces are numbered xxxx/2500 (source).
2015 Kialara Labyrinth
- Original price: $99
- Materials: Stainless steel, Aluminium, Ceramic / .999 silver bearings
- Denomination: 100,000 bits
- Mintage: 2500; 01-700 (.999 silver bearings), 701-2500 (ceramic bearings)
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: 2015 Kialara Labyrinth #94 has 6 bearings instead of 5 (source, picture).
2015 Kialara Ruby Labyrinth
- Original price: determined by auction
- Materials: Stainless steel, Aluminium, Ruby bearings
- Denomination: 100,000 bits
- Mintage: 20*
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: None
* Max originally intended on created 250 Ruby Labyrinth. He ordered 100 ruby bearings to start with but unfortunely the bearings didn't turn out as red as he liked. With the 100 ruby bearings he created 20 Ruby Labyrinths, numbered 01/250 - 20/250 and shelved them in his safe. In 2018 he started several auctions to sell them (source).
2015 Kialara Original 1BTC Silver
- Original price: $199
- Materials: Stainless steel, Sterling Silver coin
- Denomination: 1 bitcoin
- Mintage: 250
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: None
2015 Kialara Original 1BTC Gold
- Original price: $249
- Materials: Stainless steel, 14K Gold coin
- Denomination: 1 bitcoin
- Mintage: 100
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: None
2016 Kialara Signature Series - Excavatorelevator 1
- Original price: $179
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin
- Denomination: none
- Mintage: 500
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch / Ricky Allman
- Known errors: None
2016 Kialara Signature Series - Excavatorelevator 2
- Original price: $179
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin
- Denomination: none
- Mintage: 250
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch / Ricky Allman
- Known errors: None
2016 Kialara Signature Series - Excavatorelevator 3
- Original price: $179
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin
- Denomination: none
- Mintage: 100
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch / Ricky Allman
- Known errors: None
2016 Kialara Signature Series - Current
- Original price: $179
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin
- Denomination: none
- Mintage: 500
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch / Julia Tourianski
- Known errors: None
2016 Kialara Signature Series - Soul of Satoshi
- Original price: $179
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin
- Denomination: none
- Mintage: 500
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: None
2017 Kialara Silver Series - To The Moon
- Original price: $349 (Single)/ $798 (Set) / $1798 (Suite)
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin, NWA5000 meteorite
- Denomination: 100,000 bits / 500,000 bits / 2 bitcoins
- Mintage: 250: 01-250 (100,000 bits) / 01-100 (500,000 bits) / 01-21 (2 bitcoins)
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: 2017 Kialara Silver Series - To The Moon #234 has a flipped coin (source, picture).
2017 Kialara Silver Series - To The Moon Error Coin
- Original price: Gifted with several 2017 Kialara Silver Series - To The Moon pieces
- Materials: .999 Silver 1oz coin
- Denomination: None
- Mintage: 117/130*
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
- Known errors: None
* On 10/16/2017 Max uploaded a post in the To The Moon production update blog saying that he has acquired 117 Error coins. In a later post, uploaded on 12/19/2017, he speaks of 130 error coins.
2018 Kialara Silver Series - Hydra
- Original price: $395 (Emerald Single) / $695 (Diamond Single)/ $1,090 (Emerald + Diamond Set) / determined by auction (Suite)
- Materials: Stainless steel, .999 Silver 1oz coin, Ruby / Diamond / Emerald
- Denomination: 100,000 bits
- Mintage: 150: 01-21 (Ruby) / 01-150 (Diamond) / 01-150 (Emerald)
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch / Julia Tourianski
- Known errors: None
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Kialara Artwork
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2016 Kialara Thug Life
- Original price: determined by auction
- Materials: $100 bill
- Denomination: 0.23 bitcoin ($100 at the time of creation)
- Mintage: 10
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
2016 Ricky Allman's Excavatorelevator 1
- Original price: $329
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 12 x 17 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Ricky Allman
2016 Ricky Allman's Excavatorelevator 2
- Original price: $329
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 12 x 17 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Ricky Allman
2016 Ricky Allman's Excavatorelevator 3
- Original price: $329
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 12 x 17 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Ricky Allman
Statement from the artist: “Mining is at the crossroads of the natural world and the built environment. Mines are where we source all of our raw materials for everything humans have built on this planet. Digital mining is at a new crossroads with unknown possibilities. I think mining is an excellent metaphor for generating alternative economies and one that can help us make sense of more abstract algorithms and networks. As the world becomes increasingly complex and difficult to understand, it is critical that we plan for and design the future we want. I am interested in a future of self-replicating and evolving architecture that mines it’s own materials and disposes of it’s own waste. Visualizing possibilities gives us ideas that we can combine, embrace or reject, helping guide the development of future societies.”
On 28/03/2016 the original Current artwork, including the #001 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Excavatorelevator 1, was sold for $1,255 (source).
2016 Julia Tourianski's Current
- Original price: $329
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 12 x 17 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Julia Tourianski
‘Current’ is based on Théodore Géricault’s ‘The Raft of the Medusa‘. The variety of animals each represent a different characteristic of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Platypus (unexpected)
Bat (unprecedented)
Giant Squid (doubted)
Rats (global)
Snow Leopard (hunted)
Bear (prodigious)
Hyena (stands up to the king)
Wolf (misunderstood)
Dingo (competitive)
Bull (controversial)
Albatross (ambitious)
Lobster (potentially immortal)
Rhino (uncertainty)
On 11/04/2016 the original Current artwork, including the #001 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Current, was sold for $2,050 on eBay (source). On 14/12/2017 the original Current artwork, including the #001 2016 Kialara Signature Series - Current, was sold for 0.5 BTC on Bitcointalk (~$8,250 at the time of the auction)(source).
2016 Maxfield Mellenbruch's Soul of Satoshi
- Original price: $329
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 12 x 17 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Maxfield Mellenbruch
Statement from the artist: “The dragons represent the human element, their masks suggests the privacy that is provided by bitcoin, and the pillars symbolize transactions written into stone. Off in the distance I like to imagine dwellings where these creatures live and protect their savings/earnings.
2017 Ricky Allman's Lunar Voyage
- Original price: $479
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 13 x 26.5 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Ricky Allman
2017 Ricky Allman's Atmospheric Escape
- Original price: $579
- Materials: Giclee Print on Canvas
- Size: 25 x 18.5 inch
- Mintage: 21
- Artist: Ricky Allman
‘Atmospheric Escape’ and ‘Lunar Voyage’ are commission pieces by Ricky Allman, inspired by the ‘To the Moon’ Silver Series Kialara. On 10/10/2018 the original Atmospheric Espace artwork, embellished with a To The Moon Error Coin, was sold for 7 BTC (~$45,000 at the time of the auction) (source).
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