Quote from: haxus on Today at 10:19:00 AM

Well,
I have a Casascius 2011 Series 1 coin with a hologram error—an iconic piece that needs little introduction. This coin represents a groundbreaking moment in Bitcoin history as the first-ever loaded physical Bitcoin, marking the beginning of physical Bitcoin collectibles.

To clarify for anyone who wishes to sound knowledgeable, this coin doesn’t just hold its technical value in BTC but also includes all its forks! That means its pure technical value (excluding any premium) is currently 1.00795 BTC, broken down as follows:

BTC: $102,755.00
BCH: $610.28
BSV: $84.58
BTG: $40.08
BCD: $0.09
BTCP: $82.02
Additionally, it's worth mentioning that a similar coin of this type was sold in 2022 for $78,000, despite its technical value at the time being roughly $22,000. This demonstrates the substantial premium collectors are willing to pay. For reference, you can check the sale details here:
https://www.pcgs.com/auctionprices/item/2011-casascius-1-bitcoin-btc-loaded-firstbits-18damtk8-series-double-error-variety-brass-28-5-mm-ms-66-pcgs/906442/1229060754098861233?utm_source=chatgpt.com

It’s also important to note that while approximately 8,000 of these coins were produced, only 3,262 remain unredeemed and intact today. Many have been lost or redeemed over time, making these coins even rarer.

With that said, I am not seeking advice on its value, premium, rarity, or whether I should redeem it. My original questions were clearly formulated and focused specifically on ensuring a safe transfer and mitigating associated risks.

While some of my questions have been partially answered—thank you for the effort—others remain unaddressed.

Could we please refocus on my primary concerns?

PS:

Quote from: krogothmanhattan on November 24, 2024, 09:53:11 AM

It all depends what type of brass Cas we are referring to...Not all brass coins are created equal. First day loading coins go for much more than a regular dated coins afterwards. And then there are first day loaded coins that are first loaded cas first day coins. Myself as a collector of such coins ...I place of greatest importance. Many people are not aware of these facts.

And yes I hope more people keep on peeling...makes my collection that much rarer.

Exactly! see it in the same way

I am highly interested buying the coin with escrow if its still for sale of course.
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