2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Brass. Loaded (Unredeemed). Firstbits 1Att3xxP. Series 1. CASACIUS Error. 28.5 mm. MS-66 (PCGS). This 2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin is a truly historic piece, representing the very first funded physical bitcoin ever produced. Announced on September 6th, 2011, the issue served as the prototype for the category which would eventually expand to around 60 different iterations of physical cryptocurrency. This MS-66 example ranks as the sole finest graded by PCGS out of only 5 coins seen by that service. The surfaces display strong satiny luster as well as honey-gold and powder blue overtones. Attractive and free of any notable abrasions. Fully loaded with a face value of 1 BTC, equivalent to approximately US$38,000 at the time of cataloging (February 2022). <p>Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase "VIRES IN NUMERIS" that translates as "Strength in Numbers." This phrase is also featured on the popular Lealana coin series but is listed there in Hawaiian as "IKAIKA I HELU NUI". The reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the center. This piece is readily identified as the CASACIUS Error variety by the misspelling of Casascius at the right and left borders of the hologram. A parallel could be drawn to the misspelling of CURRENCY as "CURENCY" on the historic "1776" Continental Dollar. 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.</p><p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries is also excited to offer our clients the ability to pay for their purchases with Bitcoin. We have arranged with BitPay to facilitate all Bitcoin payments and a 1% fee will be added to all invoices for this service. Additional terms and conditions apply, and bidders are required to contact Stack’s Bowers Galleries before the sale with any questions relating to payment via BitPay. Clients who would like to settle an invoice via BitPay must contact our accounting department to arrange for a payment request.<br></p>
