I don't think it should be a giveaway but a 'not for profit' project would be a possible idea
and having it as a limited edition would increase the demand so Welsh or whomever
wouldn't be left with surplus coins.
I would buy one, no questions asked (assuming I could afford it, and even then I'd most likely
find a way to afford it); I'm not looking for a freebie. I strongly think a 15 or 20-year anniversary coin or just a general bitcointalk commemorative coin ought to be made, because there are a lot of members to whom this forum means a great deal--and I'm one of those, and that's the reason I'd buy one. It'd be for keeps, not for resale.
I am still thinking that one of these three manufacturers should be chosen: Casasciuns, Smoothie (Lealana) or Kialara. And, if possible, Casascius...
You all know I'm not a regular in the Collectibles section, and my knowledge of the creators of physical bitcoins and such is lacking, but I definitely recognize Casascius and Kialara as being top-notch. Smoothie I recognize by name but not reputation--but in any case I agree that if a bitcointalk coin gets made it should be done right, and your suggestions are probably spot-on (with the sliver of uncertainty based on my aforementioned ignorance).
In the end, I think there are much more users willing to own such a coin, than the ones not willing to, therefore, for this reason, I believe that the idea of such a collectible coin should not be abandoned.
Agree(1000)^
21million.