Two Casascius Physical Bitcoins Holding 2,000 BTC Activated After 13-Year Dormancy
Two Casascius physical coins, each containing 1,000 BTC, were redeemed Friday after remaining inactive for over 13 years, unlocking a combined value exceeding $179 million. One coin was produced in October 2012 when Bitcoin traded at $11.69, while the other originated in December 2011 at a BTC price of $3.88, onchain data show.