Long before the price of Bitcoin surged in late 2017 and drew greater attention to crypto currencies, other forms of virtual currency began to emerge quickly after Bitcoin’s 2009 introduction. The first major alternative to release was Litecoin, which debuted in October 2011. Today, it is part of the Crypto Commemorative collection of rounds from Heads or Tales Coins and... Read More
Qty | ACH/Check/Wire | Crypto | Card/PayPal |
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1+ | $41.59 | $42.02 | $43.32 |
The most popular form of cryptocurrency in the world today is Bitcoin. Discussed on financial networks and tracked daily, Bitcoin has become a talking point as people around the world assess the long-term value and stability of fiat currencies. However, Bitcoin is far from the only form of cryptocurrency available for those looking to invest in these digital currencies or use them for secure, anonymous transactions online. Other forms of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum exist as so-called altcoins. Bitcoin and the other leading forms of cryptocurrency have become so popular that private mints are producing silver rounds with their images as a physical form of these digital currencies. There are various crypto-themed silver round collections available to collectors.
Bitcoin is the unquestioned leader of the cryptocurrency world. Its 2009 introduction by Satoshi Nakamoto launched a movement that would expand several times in the next decade. The first cryptocurrency to emerge after Bitcoin was Litecoin, and it came with the rather unceremonious nickname of “altcoin,” a term used to refer to all other forms of cryptocurrency that are not Bitcoin.
Many of the other leading forms of cryptocurrency use the same technology as Bitcoin to process and track transactions: blockchain. In some cases, there is little difference between the varying forms of cryptocurrency other than the name itself. Following the creation of Litecoin, other types of cryptocurrency debuted that included Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash. Below, you can read brief backgrounds on each type of cryptocurrency represented in silver rounds within our catalog:
Blockchain Mint launched an exciting series of crypto currency-themed silver rounds that capitalizes on the growing popularity of several major forms of each digital currencies. The Blockchain collection features 1 oz proof and 1 oz antique silver rounds with designs honoring various forms of crypto currency.
The proof silver rounds of the Crypto Commemorative collection feature frosted design elements overlaying mirrored background fields to help create visual contrast between the designs and the background fields. Antique silver rounds in the collection have a brushed, matte appearance courtesy of the application of an antique polish to the silver rounds. Each silver round is individually numbered, housed inside of a protective plastic package, and comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
All of the silver rounds in the Blockchain Crypto Commemorative collection share the same reverse design. Both sides of the coin have background design elements that resemble computer coding and networks as a nod to the virtual existence of cryptocurrencies. On the common reverse, the design featured was inspired by a 2011 creation by MJB. This design appeared on the first commemorative “silver coins” released as a physical representation of cryptocurrencies.
If you’re looking to buy silver, JM Bullion has an exciting range of Crypto Silver Rounds to choose from while shopping. The Crypto Silver Rounds mentioned above are popular with collectors and available to you today. Our customer service team can help you with any questions you may have during the process. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or simply send us an email.
In a sign of how popular cryptocurrencies have become, you can even use your Bitcoin to purchase cryptocurrency silver rounds from JM Bullion. Learn more about our Bitcoin purchasing process here.