Rare Casascius Bitcoin Awakens: 2,000 BTC Moved After 13 Years
Two extremely rare Casascius physical Bitcoins, each loaded with 1,000 BTC, have moved for the first time in over 13 years, unlocking more than $179 million worth of Bitcoin.
Key Highlights
Two dormant Casascius coins (1,000 BTC each) moved after 13+ years.
Minted in Dec 2011 ($3.88 BTC) and Oct 2012 ($11.69 BTC).
December 2011 coin shows a gain of 2.3 million%.
Movement doesn’t confirm selling — only that the private key was accessed.
Historic Bitcoin Collectibles Come Alive
On-chain data shows both coins were minted during Bitcoin’s early days:
December 2011 mint: BTC price was $3.88
October 2012 mint: BTC price was $11.69
The 2011 coin has now seen an astronomical 2.3M% return, highlighting the extraordinary growth since Bitcoin’s early era.
A tweet by TimechainIndex confirmed the rare activity:
“Two Casascius coins, each containing 1,000 BTC, have just moved after being dormant for more than 13 years.”
What Are Casascius Bitcoins?
Casascius coins were created by Mike Caldwell between 2011–2013.
They are physical metal coins with a private key hidden under a tamper-proof hologram.
Once the hologram is peeled and the BTC redeemed, the physical coin loses its Bitcoin value but remains a high-end collectible.
Rarity
Only 16 bars of 1,000 BTC were ever produced.
Only 6 physical 1,000 BTC coins still exist.
These two activated coins are among the rarest in Bitcoin history.
Redemption Doesn’t Always Mean Selling
Peeling the hologram gives access to the private key — but doesn’t confirm liquidation.
Example:
In July, the owner of a 100 BTC Casascius coin moved it to a hardware wallet simply for safety and accessibility, not to sell.
Why This Matters
This rare movement signals:
Old Bitcoin-era wallets waking up
Rising activity among early holders
Renewed interest in Bitcoin’s historic collectibles
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