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Topps Allen & Ginter Reference Thread

Last Updated: Sept 21, 2019



This reference thread is intended to contain information about all versions of cryptocurrency cards found in the Topps Allen & Ginter baseball card series. Some have referred to this card as Bitcoin's "Rookie Card" because it is the first time a mainstream collectible card series has recognized bitcoin or cryptocurrency. Topps released this card as part of the 2018 Allen and Ginter baseball card series, and it is numbered 83 out of 300 within the base set.



Allen and Ginter was the Richmond, Virginia, tobacco manufacturing firm formed in 1865, and created and marketed the first cigarette cards for collecting and trading. In 2006 Topps revived the brand and began issuing Allen and Ginter cards as part of their product lineup. The Allen and Ginter cards are known for featuring hand painted cards of current baseball players, as well as various insert sets featuring standout athletes in other sports, pop culture icons, and historical figures.



The 2018 Allen and Ginter series was released on the week of July 18th, 2018. Following the release of the regular 2018 Allen and Ginter series, Topps released the more limited 2018 Ginter X series boxes a few weeks later on August 8th, 2018. The X series feature cards which have a black or dark background.



The various versions of #83 cards are listed below, and are grouped by which type of packs or boxes the cards were found. In total, there are 25 varieties of the #83 Cryptocurrency card documented in this thread. 23 of the 25 types of cards have been identified and photographed.





References



Company: Topps, Inc.

Regular Series Sales Site: https://www.topps.com/2018-allen-and-ginter-baseball-hobby.html

X Series Sales Site: https://www.topps.com/collectibles/trading-cards/trading-cards-by-sport/online-exclusives/2018-ginter-x-hobby-box.html

2018 Topps Checklist: https://www.topps.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-Allen-Ginter-BB-Checklist.pdf

Sell Sheet / PDF Brochure: https://gogts.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Topps-Allen-and-Ginter-Baseball-Cards-Sell-Sheet.pdf



Where to buy (Still on sale as of Sept-2019): https://www.blowoutcards.com/sports-cards/baseball-cards/2018.html?dir=asc&manufacturer=17&order=name



[ARTICLE] Allen & Ginter Unannounced Curiosities and Other Things to Watch for 2018 https://www.beckett.com/news/2018-allen-ginter-surprises/

[ARTICLE] Ginter X Baseball Arrives as Online Only Product https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/2018-ginter-x-baseball-arrives-as-online-only-product/



[CHECKLIST] Regular Series - Baseball Cardpedia http://baseballcardpedia.com/index.php/2018_Topps_Allen_%26_Ginter

[CHECKLIST] Regular Series - Beckett https://www.beckett.com/news/2018-topps-allen-ginter-baseball/

[CHECKLIST] Regular Series - Break Ninja http://www.breakninja.com/2018-Topps-Allen-And-Ginter-Baseball-checklist-no-team.html

[CHECKLIST] Regular Series - Cardboard Connection https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2018-topps-allen-ginter-baseball-cards

[CHECKLIST] Regular Series - GoGTS https://gogts.net/2018-topps-allen-ginter-baseball-cards/

[CHECKLIST] X Series - Cardboard Connection https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2018-topps-allen-ginter-x-baseball-cards



[FORUM MEGATHREADS] First Buzz: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter baseball cards https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1188598

[FORUM MEGATHREADS] 2018 Allen & Ginter X Speculations Thread https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1227187



[VIDEO] Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Rookie Card? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2UXfeiOYNk

[VIDEO] Hobby Box Unboxing (aka "box break") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvfnB1vmU6k

[VIDEO] Finding a HOT hobby box with the glossy/silver cards https://youtu.be/Otj9O-_Kkiw?t=2527





Retail Packaging Guide



Blaster Box Hobby Box

8 packs per box. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. 8 cards per pack.







Retail Box Value Packs







24 packs per box. 6 cards per pack. 3 packs of 6 cards + 3 gold cards. 14 card hot pack

Found in all Blaster Boxes, Hobby Boxes, Retail Boxes, and Value Packs:





Base Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Standard 2.5" x 3.5" trading card size, White background

The most common card available.

Odds of finding a #83 base crypto card: 1:40-50 packs. (Note: Packs typically contain 7 base cards + 1 mini card or 5 base cards + 1 mini card.)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 6 - 1

Grade 7 - 1

Grade 8 - 15

Grade 9 - 86

Grade 10 - 265



Prior Sales Info

$2 - $10 - $50 Graded 9.5 (Source: Nah-256)

$10 - eBay PSA 9 MINT - December 7, 2018





Mini Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

The most common mini card available.

Odds of finding a mini card: 1 per pack (note: #83 specifically would be 1:300-350 packs).

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card, White background

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 7 - 2

Grade 9 - 16

Grade 10 - 78



Prior Sales Info

$5.50 8/20/18 - $6.50 9/8/18 - $18 9/3/18 - $19 8/30/18 - $23.50 8/25/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$71 - eBay PSA 10 GEM MINT - December 7, 2018

$29 - eBay PSA 9 MINT - December 7, 2018





Mini Allen & Ginter Logo Back Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

The second most common mini card available.

Odds of finding any mini A&G logo back card: 1:5 packs (1:~1500 packs for #83 specifically)

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card, White background (front), dark B&W logo printed on back

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 7 - 1

Grade 9 - 6

Grade 10 - 58



Prior Sales Info

$5 8/7/18 - $13 9/1/18 - $17.50 9/26/18 - $20 9/11/18 - $45 8/26/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$75 (best offer accepted) - eBay PSA 10 Gem Mint - September 17, 2019





Mini Black Bordered Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Odds of finding any mini black bordered card: 1:10 packs (1:~3000 packs for #83 specifically)

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card size, Black border (front)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 5 - 1

Grade 9 - 2

Grade 10 - 41



Prior Sales Info

$1 9/19/18 - $21.50 8/19/18 - $31 8/31/18 - $61 8/25/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$48 - eBay ungraded - August 20, 2019





Mini Glow in the Dark Cryptocurrency Card







Description

Front border glows in the dark and has a transparent glossy pattern noticeable to the eye

Extremely rare. Total # unknown.

Backside has a felt texture and also glows in the dark

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card size

May also be found in the Ginter X packs

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Not specified



Prior Sales Info

$650 9/2/18 - $1,000 9/2/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$900 - eBay October 17, 2018 (Source:





Mini No Number Cryptocurrency Card







Description

Limited to 50 - Very rare

No number printed on back

Otherwise similar to the Allen & Ginter Logo Back mini

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card

May also be found in the Ginter X packs

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 9 - 2

Grade 10 - 4



Prior Sales Info

$10 7/25/18 - $290 8/30/18 - $360 8/25/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$515 9/20/18 (Source:

$1225 PSA 10 GEM PWCC 12/13/18 (Source:

$1295 (best offer accepted) - eBay ungraded - Sept 6, 2019





Mini Brooklyn Logo Back Cryptocurrency Card







Description

Also referred to as red back

Hand numbered to 25 - Very rare

Retail pack odds of finding a Brooklyn logo mini: 1:330 packs (1:~100,000 packs for #83 specifically)

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card, White background (front), red B&W logo printed on back

May also be found in the Ginter X packs

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 10 - 2



Prior Sales Info

$8.75 7/22/18 - $23.50 7/24/18 - $230 9/1/18 - $500 8/26/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$6500 - eBay PSA 10 - Jan 12, 2019 (Source:

$1425 - eBay ungraded - July 29, 2019

$1451 - eBay ungraded - August 19, 2019





Glossy 1-of-1 Cryptocurrency Card





Photo credit: bucksbuck

Description

Printed on High-Gloss Card Stock

Numbered 1-of-1

Standard 2.5" x 3.5" trading card size, White background (front), glossy finish

Retail pack odds of finding a Glossy mini: 1:8,086 packs (1:~2,400,000 packs for #83 specifically)

Discovered by user bucksbuck and posted here 08/2020; Graded PSA 9.



Mini Glossy 1-of-1 Cryptocurrency Card





Photo credit: Luckysoab2121

Description

Printed on High-Gloss Card Stock

Hand numbered 1-of-1

Retail pack odds of finding a Glossy mini: 1:8,086 packs (1:~2,400,000 packs for #83 specifically)

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card, White background (front), glossy finish

Discovered Nov 2018 by bitcointalk forum user Luckysoab2121 in a retail blaster pack purchased on Amazon. Sold for over $2,000 on eBay a few days later.

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 9 - 1



Prior Sales Info

$2,000 eBay (Source:





Found only in Topps Allen & Ginter Retail Value Packs:









Mini Gold Bordered Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Gold bordered mini found only in retail "value" packs, sometimes referred to as "hanger" packs. Each 3-pack value pack contains a separately sealed pack of 3 mini gold bordered cards. The single "hot" retail value pack contains 1 gold bordered mini per 14 card pack.

Odds of finding mini gold bordered #83 card: 1:~100 value packs

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card, Gold border (front)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 7 - 1

Grade 8 - 1

Grade 9 - 3

Grade 10 - 22



Prior Sales Info

$3 7/31/18 - $25 9/6/18 - $43 9/11/18 - $76 9/3/18 - $204 8/22/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$59 - eBay ungraded - Sept 1, 2019





Found only in Topps Allen and Ginter Hobby Boxes:









Hot Box Silver Glossy Cryptocurrency Card







Description

"Hot" hobby boxes are those which contain all Silver Glossy cards instead of base cards

Odds of finding Hot Box: 1 hot hobby box per case of 12 hobby boxes

Odds of finding a #83 Silver Glossy crypto card: 1:40-50 hot hobby box packs. (at 7 base cards per pack.)

Standard 2.5" x 3.5" trading card size, Silver background and glossy finish

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 5 - 2

Grade 8 - 3

Grade 9 - 14

Grade 10 - 56



Prior Sales Info

$2 8/2/19 - $5 8/29/18 - $18 8/30/18 - $50 8/19/19 - $68 8/17/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$69.00 - eBay PSA 10 GEM MINT - December 7, 2018

$39 - eBay PSA 10 - July 28, 2019





Mini Black Cryptocurrency Printing Plate







Description

Numbered 1-of-1

This is the actual printing plate used to manufacture the card.

Retail pack odds of finding a printing plate: 1:1,777 packs (~1:530,000 packs for #83 specifically)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

PSA Authenticated - 1



Prior Sales Info

$125 8/4/18 (Source: Nah-256)





Mini Cyan Cryptocurrency Printing Plate







Description

Numbered 1-of-1

This is the actual printing plate used to manufacture the card.

Retail pack odds of finding a printing plate: 1:1,777 packs (~1:530,000 packs for #83 specifically)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

PSA Authenticated - 1



Prior Sales Info

Plate discovered, but sales/selling price unknown





Mini Yellow Cryptocurrency Printing Plate







Description

Numbered 1-of-1

This is the actual printing plate used to manufacture the card.

Retail pack odds of finding a printing plate: 1:1,777 packs (~1:530,000 packs for #83 specifically)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

PSA Authenticated - 1



Prior Sales Info

$100 (Best Offer Accepted) 8/2/19 (Source: Nah-256)





Mini Magenta Cryptocurrency Printing Plate







Description

Numbered 1-of-1

This is the actual printing plate used to manufacture the card.

Retail pack odds of finding a printing plate: 1:1,777 packs (~1:530,000 packs for #83 specifically)

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed



Prior Sales Info

$3,429 9/7/2018 (Source: Nah-256)





Found Only in Topps Allen and Ginter X Series Packs and Boxes:







Note: The Ginter X boxes also contain some of the more rare mini cards found in the normal AG packs, including the Brooklyn Mini ( /25), No-Number aka NNO Mini ( /50), and Glow-in-the-Dark Mini



X Base Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Odds of finding a #83 X base crypto card: 1:40-50 X packs, or 1 per ~2.7 X hobby boxes . (at 8 base cards per pack. Note: X Packs contain 7 base X cards and 1 mini card.)

Standard 2.5" x 3.5" trading card size, Black background

Estimated that roughly 1,100 of these cards exist

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 5 - 1

Grade 7 - 1

Grade 8 - 13

Grade 9 - 51

Grade 10 - 22



Prior Sales Info

$2-$20 (Source: Nah-256)

$20 - eBay ungraded - July 9, 2019

$167 - eBay PSA 10 Gem Mint - Sept 18, 2019

$174 - eBay PSA 10 Gem Mint - Sept 18, 2019





X Mini Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card, Black background

Odds of finding any X mini card: ~1 per pack (note: #83 specifically would be 1:300-350 X packs, or 1 per ~19 X hobby boxes).

Per Blowout cards, less than 100 of these cards exist. Source: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpost.php?p=13835248&postcount=946

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 7 - 2

Grade 8 - 5

Grade 9 - 22

Grade 10 - 1



Prior Sales Info

$7 8/16/18 - $53 8/19/18 - $250 9/26/18 (Source: Nah-256)

$599 11/28/18 (Source:

$356 - eBay ungraded - August 20, 2019

$699 - eBay PSA 9 - August 29, 2019





X Red Mini Cryptocurrency Card







Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card size, Red background

Hand numbered 5/5

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed



Prior Sales Info

$200 (Best Offer Accepted) 8/20/18 - $1000 8/24/18 (Source: Nah-256)





X Silver Mini Cryptocurrency Card



Description

#83 of 300 - Cryptocurrency

Miniature 1.5" x 2.75" trading card size, Silver background

Limited to 1

Not yet known to be found; Please post pictures or info if you have it.

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed / not yet found





Sold direct from Topps (Topps Vault on Topps.com or Official eBay store):









Base Cryptocurrency Poster







Photo credit: Breadyfreddy

Description

Hand numbered to 99

10" x 14" printed on a rigid ultra-high gloss UV coated trading card stock

Originally Sold for $24.99

Topps.com Sales Info: https://www.topps.com/2018-topps-allen-and-ginter-cryptocurrency-base-poster-d-to-99.html

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed



Prior Sales Info

$500 8/30/18 - $599 8/31/18 (Source: Nah-256)





Gold Edition Cryptocurrency Poster







Photo credit: Breadyfreddy

Description

Hand numbered to 1

10" x 14" printed on a rigid ultra-high gloss UV coated trading card stock

Originally Sold for $99.99

Topps.com Sales Info: https://www.topps.com/2018-topps-allen-and-ginter-cryptocurrency-gold-ed-poster-d-to-1.html

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed





Oversized Complete Base Set - #'D to 10







Description

Foil numbered to 10

Includes (350) 5x7 oversized trading cards (#83 cryptocurrency included)

Originally Sold for $1,399.99

Topps.com Sales Info: https://www.topps.com/2018-topps-allen-and-ginter-baseball-oversized-complete-base-set-d-to-10.html

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 7 - 1

Grade 10 - 4





Oversized Complete Base Set - #'D to 49







Description

Foil numbered to 49

Includes (350) 5x7 oversized trading cards (#83 cryptocurrency included)

Originally Sold for $699.99

Topps.com Sales Info: https://www.topps.com/2018-topps-allen-and-ginter-baseball-oversized-complete-base-set-d-to-49.html

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

Grade 6 - 1

Grade 7 - 1

Grade 8 - 1

Grade 10 - 37





Blank Back Cryptocurrency Card







Description

Sold direct from Topps Vault on eBay

Hologram on reverse side numbered 1-of-1

Serial # 053911

Ebay sales link: http://r.ebay.com/kU9SvT

Sold by Topps on eBay for $2,475.00 on Aug 20, 2018

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed





Blank Back 3-Card Mini Strip: Cryptocurrency







Description

Sold direct from Topps Vault on eBay.

Uncut strip measures approximately 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" in size and overall.

Hologram on reverse side numbered 1-of-1

Sold by Topps on eBay for $610.00 on Nov 18, 2018

PSA Population Report (updated Sept 2019)

None listed



This reference thread is intended to contain information about all versions of cryptocurrency cards found in the Topps Allen & Ginter baseball card series. Some have referred to this card as Bitcoin's "Rookie Card" because it is the first time a mainstream collectible card series has recognized bitcoin or cryptocurrency. Topps released this card as part of the 2018 Allen and Ginter baseball card series, and it is numbered 83 out of 300 within the base set.Allen and Ginter was the Richmond, Virginia, tobacco manufacturing firm formed in 1865, and created and marketed the first cigarette cards for collecting and trading. In 2006 Topps revived the brand and began issuing Allen and Ginter cards as part of their product lineup. The Allen and Ginter cards are known for featuring hand painted cards of current baseball players, as well as various insert sets featuring standout athletes in other sports, pop culture icons, and historical figures.The 2018 Allen and Ginter series was released on the week of July 18th, 2018. Following the release of the regular 2018 Allen and Ginter series, Topps released the more limited 2018 Ginter X series boxes a few weeks later on August 8th, 2018. The X series feature cards which have a black or dark background.The various versions of #83 cards are listed below, and are grouped by which type of packs or boxes the cards were found. In total, there are 25 varieties of the #83 Cryptocurrency card documented in this thread. 23 of the 25 types of cards have been identified and photographed.Topps, Inc.Grade 6 - 1Grade 7 - 1Grade 8 - 15Grade 9 - 86Grade 10 - 265$2 - $10 - $50 Graded 9.5 (Source: Nah-256)$10 - eBay PSA 9 MINT - December 7, 2018Grade 7 - 2Grade 9 - 16Grade 10 - 78$5.50 8/20/18 - $6.50 9/8/18 - $18 9/3/18 - $19 8/30/18 - $23.50 8/25/18 (Source: Nah-256)$71 - eBay PSA 10 GEM MINT - December 7, 2018$29 - eBay PSA 9 MINT - December 7, 2018Grade 7 - 1Grade 9 - 6Grade 10 - 58$5 8/7/18 - $13 9/1/18 - $17.50 9/26/18 - $20 9/11/18 - $45 8/26/18 (Source: Nah-256)$75 (best offer accepted) - eBay PSA 10 Gem Mint - September 17, 2019Grade 5 - 1Grade 9 - 2Grade 10 - 41$1 9/19/18 - $21.50 8/19/18 - $31 8/31/18 - $61 8/25/18 (Source: Nah-256)$48 - eBay ungraded - August 20, 2019Not specified$650 9/2/18 - $1,000 9/2/18 (Source: Nah-256)$900 - eBay October 17, 2018 (Source: https://ebay.us/fbNteB Grade 9 - 2Grade 10 - 4$10 7/25/18 - $290 8/30/18 - $360 8/25/18 (Source: Nah-256)$515 9/20/18 (Source: https://ebay.us/rSwyyo $1225 PSA 10 GEM PWCC 12/13/18 (Source: https://ebay.us/qAl7p8 $1295 (best offer accepted) - eBay ungraded - Sept 6, 2019Grade 10 - 2$8.75 7/22/18 - $23.50 7/24/18 - $230 9/1/18 - $500 8/26/18 (Source: Nah-256)$6500 - eBay PSA 10 - Jan 12, 2019 (Source: https://ebay.us/RsRx5d $1425 - eBay ungraded - July 29, 2019$1451 - eBay ungraded - August 19, 2019Grade 9 - 1$2,000 eBay (Source: https://ebay.us/IQQuhZ ) - November 19, 2018Grade 7 - 1Grade 8 - 1Grade 9 - 3Grade 10 - 22$3 7/31/18 - $25 9/6/18 - $43 9/11/18 - $76 9/3/18 - $204 8/22/18 (Source: Nah-256)$59 - eBay ungraded - Sept 1, 2019Grade 5 - 2Grade 8 - 3Grade 9 - 14Grade 10 - 56$2 8/2/19 - $5 8/29/18 - $18 8/30/18 - $50 8/19/19 - $68 8/17/18 (Source: Nah-256)$69.00 - eBay PSA 10 GEM MINT - December 7, 2018$39 - eBay PSA 10 - July 28, 2019PSA Authenticated - 1$125 8/4/18 (Source: Nah-256)PSA Authenticated - 1Plate discovered, but sales/selling price unknownPSA Authenticated - 1$100 (Best Offer Accepted) 8/2/19 (Source: Nah-256)None listed$3,429 9/7/2018 (Source: Nah-256)Grade 5 - 1Grade 7 - 1Grade 8 - 13Grade 9 - 51Grade 10 - 22$2-$20 (Source: Nah-256)$20 - eBay ungraded - July 9, 2019$167 - eBay PSA 10 Gem Mint - Sept 18, 2019$174 - eBay PSA 10 Gem Mint - Sept 18, 2019Grade 7 - 2Grade 8 - 5Grade 9 - 22Grade 10 - 1$7 8/16/18 - $53 8/19/18 - $250 9/26/18 (Source: Nah-256)$599 11/28/18 (Source: https://ebay.us/zVF2Le $356 - eBay ungraded - August 20, 2019$699 - eBay PSA 9 - August 29, 2019None listed$200 (Best Offer Accepted) 8/20/18 - $1000 8/24/18 (Source: Nah-256)None listed / not yet foundNone listed$500 8/30/18 - $599 8/31/18 (Source: Nah-256)None listedGrade 7 - 1Grade 10 - 4Grade 6 - 1Grade 7 - 1Grade 8 - 1Grade 10 - 37None listedNone listed