I have an average Fugio cent and two average examples of continental paper currency. I bought the currency to compliment the Fugio as the designs are the same. I think it would make an awesome wall display. I considered a professional framing outfit. That would cost maybe $150.00. The display would be beautiful. The drawback is that if the time comes to market the coin/currency I would have to destroy the framers work. This is currently my “go-to” option. I thought of the shadow boxes. I have a display of original Beatles lapel buttons in one of those. Problem is that it looks like what it is. A cheap shadow display box. Not something I would want on my office wall. So I am throwing it out there for my fellow CT’rs. I have seen some imaginative ideas come from the folks on this forum. Any thoughts/ideas are welcomed.
Have you considered making one yourself that fits your needs? You are good with wood working from what I've seen.
That's a tough one. First we need to do an extensive look at the products available. Next, explore option of fabricating one yourself out of pieces/parts like direct-fit airtites, banknote sleeves, frames, etc. There are quality shadow boxes out there, at least, there used to be.
Actually that is on the table too. I did frame a batch of original Beatles album covers years ago that came out quite nice. Still have the issue of having to destroy the frame if selling time comes.
Some box styles below. Not sure what you're looking for. I don't think that these would need to be "destroyed" to pull out the collection when wanting to sell:
You could design a frame that would hold an standard size holder. That way the holder could be removed, and another put into replace it. So basicly you mounting board has an space to hold a lets say a plastic capsule round or square but the capsule has the same outer diameter,but could hold any series inside. That was you could if you wanted change the coin orvmedal at any time.
One other thing to consider is the currency's exposure to sunlight. You probably already know this, but exposing ink and paper to harsh sunlight can cause dramatic fading over time. Any printed material that I display on my wall I put behind UV protected material and well away from direct sunlight. This applies to both older and newer types of inks, even things printed on plastic, glass or other materials.
So do I. It looks like a museum display case. Sort of... https://www.displays2go.com/P-37151...J59MzXORuibsqDCg7FngH68eXBfpSrYhoCpOgQAvD_BwE
Couldn't this be added to the "glass" of the case? https://www.decorativefilm.com/ultr...606zndKp7Z80iyQvAsYaeAiqvfnRLrdxoCubYQAvD_BwE
Never destroy, just sell them at a garage sale or donate them to your local church or charity. You can always go to a frame shop and have a mat made to frame something smaller than an album cover.
@Randy Abercrombie Don't sell yourself short Randy. If you can do good woodwork, I'm sure you can do some matte work also. You probably already have the tools. You wood need a circle cutter. And likely you already have the X-acto knives around. As far as those albums go, I'm pretty sure someone would love to have that work already done if they are going to display them. If not, then just frame up another album you love.
Making a framed case that can be opened and closed from the rear - without harming the frame in any way - is fairly simple Randy if one is handy with his hands. The issue would be making sure only inert materials were used, and that's not all that difficult. Acrylics, metals, and archival quality backing are easy enough to get.
