How do people actually use these physical Bitcoin coins?

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#1Feb 24, 2017, 04:01 AM
Hey everyone, I've been wondering about these physical Bitcoin coins 🪙. What do people actually use them for? I’ve got a gaming rig and thought maybe I’d get a few to add some flair. Any other cool uses?
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seed_2013Senior Member
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#2Feb 24, 2017, 04:50 PM
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend using those coins. There's a big difference between Bitcoin and bitcoin. Bitcoin is the blockchain and bitcoin is just the currency on that blockchain.
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stacksatsHero Member
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#3Feb 27, 2017, 03:48 AM
I always thought those coins were just for show. Like, they’re not real money, right? I mean, aren’t they just a way to promote Bitcoin without any real value?
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sigma21Member
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#4Feb 27, 2017, 04:57 AM
Right? I’ve only seen digital Bitcoin before. Those physical ones seem more like collector’s items. They have no buying power and are more about the hype.
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#5Feb 27, 2017, 11:10 AM
What are those coins even made of? Just because it has a Bitcoin logo doesn’t mean it’s worth anything. If it's brass or something, it’s just a novelty item.
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tom.yieldNewbie
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#6Feb 27, 2017, 03:21 PM
Wise words, man. Better to keep a low profile about your Bitcoin dealings. Showing off those coins could attract unwanted attention, y’know?
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LuckyDeg3nFull Member
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#7Feb 27, 2017, 04:40 PM
So, are we saying physical Bitcoins are basically just collectibles? I mean, I bought some for fun, but they’re not rare or anything.
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markfoxNewbie
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#8Feb 27, 2017, 10:26 PM
Exactly. Most folks just hold Bitcoin as an investment. Physical coins are more for bragging rights than actual use.
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tom2015Legendary
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#9Feb 28, 2017, 03:30 AM
Honestly, those coins aren't even hard to find. If they don’t have a hologram that hides the private key, they’re pretty much worthless.
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#10Feb 28, 2017, 04:25 AM
If you're not careful, showing off can lead to getting rekt. It's safer to keep your Bitcoin activities private.
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#11Mar 1, 2017, 05:47 PM
What about those shiny coins? They’re pretty cool to look at but honestly, who’s gonna use them for anything serious?
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wagmiNewbie
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#12Mar 1, 2017, 07:09 PM
Yeah, they’re just aesthetic. Like having a Bitcoin T-shirt. Cute, but doesn’t help with transactions.
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#13Mar 1, 2017, 07:35 PM
If it’s just a decorative piece, what’s the point? They’re not even rare, so why bother?
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jakebullMember
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#14Mar 2, 2017, 12:22 AM
Well, they can still be a conversation starter, I guess. But yeah, keep it low key.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#15Mar 3, 2017, 02:38 AM
Those coins are more like modern art than real currency. They’re not gonna make or break your Bitcoin stash.
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#16Mar 3, 2017, 02:46 AM
Exactly, if you’re buying them as accessories, just don’t expect them to have value beyond that.
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#17Mar 4, 2017, 12:44 PM
So, those coins don’t actually represent ownership of Bitcoin? Just decorative?
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mr_gangSenior Member
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#18Mar 4, 2017, 02:59 PM
Yep, pretty much. It’s all about the looks, not the function.
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gang2015Member
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#19Mar 4, 2017, 06:49 PM
If you fancy them as part of your gaming rig, go for it! Just be aware it might raise questions.
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mr_cipherNewbie
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#20Mar 4, 2017, 07:18 PM
Who cares about questions? If you like it, just enjoy it. But yeah, don’t flash it around.
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