2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin (BTC). Silver. Loaded (Unredeemed). Firstbits 1BTCM9ir. Serial No. 24. Black Address, Serialized. 25 mm. Proof-70 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This silver 2013 0.1 BTC is an important and very desirable early example from the Lealana Bitcoin series. Issued on a 25mm planchet of ¼ ounce of .999 fine silver and minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features the Bitcoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible at center. It displays virtually perfect preservation and is tied with the very finest examples graded by PCGS. Overall pearl-gray in color with subtle hints of warmer honey toning near the borders. Fully loaded and unpeeled, it carries an intrinsic face value of 0.1 BTC, equivalent to roughly $3,800 at the time of cataloging (February 2022). It is also accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity. With a nearly 500% premium realized by a similar Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin in our November 2021 sale, enthusiasm among aficionados of cryptocurrency and traditional numismatists is evidently strong for this new and exciting category.<p>It is presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver Lealana 4-Coin Set 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 24, 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. In this event, the original case issued by the Northwest Territorial Mint will be made available to the winning bidder.</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>
