2016 BTCC 500K Bits 0.5 Bitcoin (BTC). Loaded. Firstbits 1CpP9e6oew. Serial No. T00186. Series V. Titanium. 39 mm. MS-69 (ANACS).
This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 0.5 BTC. This series of Titanium 500K coins debuted in October 2016, making them among the earlier physical cryptocurrency coins issued by BTCC. They even pre-date the popular "Poker Chip" series which was released a month later. A limited amount of 640 pieces were issued in total, though about 30% of those have been peeled and redeemed. This loaded MS-69 example is an impressive rarity that would serve as a crowning jewel in a collection of physical crypto. The obverse features the denomination boldly struck at the center and the reverse features a holographic sticker with the public "firstbits" address visible through a rectangular window. Beneath the sticker is a QR code with a private address that allows the cryptocurrency to be redeemed and added to a wallet. The issuer BTCC was founded in June 2011 as BTCChina and it was the first bitcoin exchange in that country. By October 2014 it had become the world's second largest bitcoin exchange by volume and it was official rebranded as BTCC in 2015. It remains the longest-running cryptocurrency exchange in the world and is now headquartered in London, UK. Famed bitcoin entrepreneur Bobby Lee currently serves as CEO.* Public Address: 1CpP9e6oewyHU4NdCZdFRNtYtRXFyMeQAU
*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 1% fee after authorization by Stack’s Bowers Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply.