10 Physical Bitcoins: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

10 Physical Bitcoins: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Physical bitcoins have been around for years, but they are anything but mainstream and there are very few companies involved in this fledgling industry. Some try to appeal to consumers through quality and the use of precious metals, others offer good designs at relatively low prices, while some offer neither. The market for physical coins is limited and this is a niche for collectors and diehard enthusiasts. Rather than being truly practical, physical bitcoins are usually marketed as conversation pieces, limited series collectibles or 'geek gifts'. The limited size of the industry is a....


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