2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1BTCMinT. Serial No. 51. Black Address, Serialized. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. This silver denomination is undoubtedly a collector favorite and subject to a relentless demand that far outpaces supply. According to Elias Ahonens cryptocurrency <em>Encyclopedia</em>, 2,000 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoins were issued in silver across all varieties. However, this Black Address, Serialized example is a notable rarity with only 490 issued for the variety, many of which have since been peeled and redeemed. It represents the limited run of pre-funded Lealana coins, offered before the Buyer Funded format was instituted in May 2014 to comply with regulations. The current Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) example is one of only 7 graded by that service. It is also accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity. A similar example sold for $15,600 in our April 2022 auction. It was issued on a 25mm planchet of ¼ ounce of .999 fine silver and minted by Northwest Territorial Mint. On the obverse is the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend listing the denomination, composition, and the Hawaiian phrase "IKAIKA I HELU NUI" that translates as "Strength in Numbers." This phrase is also featured on the Casascius coin series but is listed there in Latin as "Vires In Numeris". The reverse features a holographic sticker with the serial number at left and the public address visible through a rectangular window. Beneath the holographic sticker is the private address that allows the owner to redeem the value of the bitcoin once the sticker is peeled away. It is presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver Lealana 4-Coin Set #51 offered individually in the following lots. Featuring the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, 0.5 BTC, and 1 BTC denominations, each coin in the set is marked with the serial number #51, making it one of the earliest sets issued by Lealana creator Noah Luis, aka "smoothie." Though offered individually, an advanced collector could potentially acquire all four coins and keep the set intact. Public Address: 1BTCMinTsrNHBeue6nnc8x2kaDUg3m11je. PCGS# 891659. PCGS: 2; 5 finer. *Loaded cryptocurrency coins will be reserved at their intrinsic cryptocurrency value on the day of the sale. Lots realizing $25,000 or more will be delivered via armored carrier ONLY. An additional shipping charge of five hundred dollars [$500] will be applied to domestic armored carrier deliveries, with additional fees for remote and international deliveries. Winning bidders may also pay their invoice via BitPay for a 2% fee after authorization by Stack’s Bowers Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply.
