Silver Monero Three-Coin Set
Lealana’s first silver Monero set paired 100, 50, and 25 XMR one-ounce pieces with distinct address colors and finishes.
Coin and set specification
| Denomination or variant | Metal / format | Maximum mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 100 XMR | 1 oz .999 silver, gold plated; red address | 250 maximum |
| 50 XMR | 1 oz .999 silver, gold plated; black address | 250 maximum |
| 25 XMR | 1 oz .999 silver; green address | 250 maximum |
Set composition
One of each coin, three capsules, three hard-copy certificates, two signed mint-error letters, and a black leatherette while supplies lasted.
Original offer prices
| Offer | As posted | Historical equivalent | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-coin set · metal only | 0.62 BTC | 0.62 BTC ≈ $356 | Funding amounts excluded |
Denomination at the post date
These values describe the loadable face amount, not the price of the metal collectible.
| Item | Face amount | BTC and USD equivalent on 2016-06-05 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 XMR coin | 100 XMR | 100 XMR ≈ 0.17442346 BTC ≈ $100 |
| 50 XMR coin | 50 XMR | 50 XMR ≈ 0.08721173 BTC ≈ $50 |
| 25 XMR coin | 25 XMR | 25 XMR ≈ 0.04360586 BTC ≈ $25 |
The release story
Maker statements and surviving thread evidence, organized as one continuous record.
Funding and proof of balance
Funded coins only
After discussing alternatives, smoothie decided every silver Monero set had to receive its full 25, 50, and 100 XMR face values; no permanently unfunded version would be sold.
Why Monero was different
A view key alone shows incoming transactions but not outgoing spends. The documented certificate workflow therefore used key images and signatures derived from the private spend key to support balance verification.
Air-gapped workflow
Base64 keys were generated offline. Transaction-output data moved by disposable CDs between a live view-only wallet and the air-gapped system. Disposable media and any temporary working key material were destroyed after the public certificate data was produced; the only delivered private spend key remained sealed beneath the coin’s hologram.
Certificates and transit choice
Funding before shipment allowed paper certificates. A discussed escrow-after-delivery option would have left the buyer with only a digital text/PDF certificate because the paper version could not be completed before shipment.
Two documented minting errors
Inverted tribal finishes
The 50 XMR and 100 XMR dies reversed the intended proof and frosted tribal surfaces, making them visually match the 25 XMR treatment more closely than planned.
Signed error letters
Each set included copies of two dated letters acknowledging the production errors, signed by mint representatives and additionally signed by smoothie.
Serial visibility
A small number of pieces had unclear or misaligned printed serials. The plan was to laser-mark those specific holograms, with affected numbers distributed randomly.
Random regular serials
Specific numbers were reserved for auctions; ordinary orders received random set numbers to avoid extensive bookkeeping.
Sales and fulfillment timeline
First-party updates posted by smoothie, arranged chronologically.
Sales opened
The three-coin set launched at 0.62 BTC plus its 175 XMR combined face funding.
Funded-only policy finalized
The maker ruled out an unfunded silver-Monero version.
Demand changed lead times
After the next 22 immediately shippable sets, new orders were warned of roughly five-to-six-week delivery.
First large shipment confirmed
Smoothie posted that orders had shipped and tracking numbers were being sent.
Archival notes
- Maximum mintage was stated as 250 of each type. The coins used Base64-format keys and were expected to be customer funded.
Recovered photographs
16 image files from the first post were recovered and re-hosted here. Select any photograph to enlarge it.
Sources
- Original silver Monero sales thread · Bitcointalk topic 1499278
- Low-number auction no. 1 · Bitcointalk topic 1499279
- Low-number auction no. 2 · Bitcointalk topic 1499280
- Ninjastic archived topic record · smoothie’s posts and later thread replies reviewed
- Internet Archive Wayback captures · 81 unique captures indexed; 2016-11-13 to 2026-08-27
- CoinMarketCap historical snapshot for 2016-06-05