12-Word Punchplate Compact Bundle (5-Pack)
Five compact plates for multiple wallets, distributed backups, or getting your circle set up.
The Punchplate Compact stores a full 12-word BIP39 recovery phrase by encoding each word as its index number instead of letters — smaller plate, fewer punches, same information. Five of them at a bundle price means you can back up every wallet you run, spread redundant copies across locations, or hand a plate and a word list to each person in your family who needs one.
Every plate is double-sided 304 stainless steel with a precision-etched grid, 12-word capacity, and an 8-character label field. Same fire, water, corrosion, and crush resistance as the standard Punchplate in a fraction of the size.
A permanent marker is included for pre-marking. The Automatic Center Punch Tool is available to add at checkout if you don't already have one.
What's Included
Five 12-word Punchplate Compacts (double-sided), one permanent marker, illustrated instructions, and a BIP39 word list reference with index numbers. Automatic Center Punch Tool available to add separately.
Specs
Dimensions (per plate): — approx. 1.5" x 1.1" x 0.071". Material: 304 stainless steel — resists fire, water, corrosion, and crushing. Compatibility: Works with any BIP39 wallet (Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard, and others). Capacity: Five 12-word recovery phrases + 8-character identifiers.
Common Uses
Multisig setups requiring separate backups at different locations. Multiple wallets across hardware and software. Gifting to family or friends starting self-custody. Keeping spares on hand — plates are single-use, so mistakes mean starting a fresh one.
How It Works
Index encoding, not letters.
Every BIP-39 word maps to an index number (1–2048). Skip leading zeros, then mark each remaining digit clockwise from the top. Many words need just 1–3 marks. The Bip-39 word list is provided with each Punchplate and is also available online.
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Bitcoin Backup Questions, Answered
Everything you stamp into steel matters. Here are the most important things to know before backing up your Bitcoin seed phrase.
What should I put on a Punchplate? +
Only your wallet recovery words, exactly as generated by your wallet.
Do I need a 12-word or 24-word Punchplate? +
Use the format your wallet gave you. If your wallet generated 12 words, use a 12-word plate. If it generated 24, use a 24-word plate.
What about a passphrase? +
If you use a BIP39 passphrase, remember that your seed words alone are not enough. You need a separate secure plan for preserving that passphrase too.
Should I make more than one backup? +
Yes. Many Bitcoin holders keep at least two backups in separate secure locations in case of theft, fire, flood, or loss.
Can I test my backup? +
Yes. The safest approach is to verify that your recovery words can restore the wallet before moving bitcoin or relying on the backup long term.
What if I punch the wrong spot or letter? +
No stress — Punchplate was designed for this. If you hit the wrong spot, simply punch the exact same spot 3–4 times. This creates a dense cluster of dots that is impossible to confuse with a real punch.
Every valid character on the finished plate is always a single clean punch. Canceled marks stand out clearly as overlapping groups, so you (or anyone reading it later) instantly knows to ignore them and move to the next valid letter.