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.
True! I also share same thoughts here. Perhaps it would be a good idea -- if the collectible coin would be made -- to make a few coins which would be distributed through a raffle and some more, which can be bought... Thus, depending on the demand, more users could have the chance of owning such a precious gem.
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).
No worry about lack of knowledge regarding coin manufacturers, nor about not being a regular of Collectible coins. I mentioned these names as (1) (almost) everybody would know them; (2) Welsh himself mentioned them in OP; (3) Casascius must be well know for everybody as being the very first BTC coin creator -- his reputation precedes him by far. I, for one, would love to have such coin created by Casascius. But it's not up to me... It's not even (only) up to theymos or Welsh, as Casascius should be also contacted (as well as the other two manufacturers). Everything also depends on their time, on their willing to be involved in such event... But it would be nice if things could be done this way...
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)
21millionPerhaps, then, to wait for Welsh's input here...? Perhaps after he talks to theymos about this matter... I am willing to bring a hand of help, my any means, if the idea for such coin would be decided.