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?

haxus

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