2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin (BTC). Silver. Loaded (Unredeemed). Firstbits 1BTCLNqB. Serial No. 540. Black Address, Serialized. 25 mm. Proof-70 Deep Cameo (PCGS). A richly frosted and untouched specimen that ranks among the very finest seen by PCGS. Satiny luster is accentuated by pleasing silver coloration and great eye appeal. Fully loaded and unpeeled, this piece features a face value of 0.1 Bitcoin, equivalent to roughly USD$3,800 at the time of cataloging (February 2022). A similar example that was Buyer-Funded brought $33,600 in our November 2021 sale, and we expect just as much excitement for this piece which sports a lower serial number. <p>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 firstbits 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. Also included with this physical Lealana Bitcoin is a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) </p><p></p><p>According to Elias Ahonens cryptocurrency <em>Encyclopedia</em>, only 2,000 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoins were issued in silver across all varieties. This Black Address, Serialized example is a notable rarity with only 490 issued. It is considered part of a limited run of Lealana coins, offered before the address color was changed to green in May 2014 to comply with regulations.</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>
