Hey cointalk, I am curious of how some of you folks display your coins. I am wanting an inspiration for an easy-to-do display for some of my coins...Im looking for elegant, but kept simple.
The most portable, yet safest way . . . on-line. You can keep them in the bank, yet everyone can appreciate them.
Thats how I do mine. I wish we lived in a world where we could show them off safely in our homes but we dont :/
Well, my collection (partial) that I want to display only has an estimated value of $150. No real loss there, and plus Im living in quite a safe place, 7 th floor on an apartment. Why would mine get robbed out of over 5000 apartments out of over thirty 25 story buildings in a busy part of Gangnam.
PCGS Registry for my sets. The coins stay safely in the bank as well. Also, PCGS has the 'Collectors Showcase' which is a fantastic place to showcase thematic collections in a non-competitive environment. My pet peeve though, are collectors who put together a showcase set, with no photos!! Here are some of my showcase sets, I am working on some more Canadian sets (toned coins, etc...) http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=1648 http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=1621
I do what these folks do-use the bank and have virtual showcases. But for some items like Canadian hologram coins which come in cases, I use a glass fronted cabinet to display them. Lately I've put a few things that I spent many years looking for in inexpensive display frames just to celebrate my perseverance.
i keep my favorite/best coins in a cardboard and glass display case like this one: I like it, it is simple but displays well enough
