I used to use a plain white percale pillowcase and cut a piece of foamcore to fit. When the pillowcase gets dirty from the coins, just wash it....
I think you mean "wattle", don't you? Chris
My Mom passed away in 2006. I hope your Mom is doing well. Chris
It's night time here. Chris
@Christina Gaffney A cud is a break on the rim that extends into the field. Chris
Welcome to the neighborhood @Gretal ! It doesn't take much of a hit to move metal around on a copper cent. Chris
Agreed, but only because it is a $1 note. If it were a $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100, I don't know about multiple times face value. Chris
@dookie4fun The best way to take photos is from directly overhead. For lighting, try putting one light source at 10 o'clock and another at 2...
"Tiny bubbles in the rain....." Chris
You're in the right area of California. Why don't you bury them in the ground for 50 years or so. Then get PCGS to slab them with a "Hoard"...
I predict that we will have a new POTUS in 2017, and we will still have a US Mint charging ridiculous prices for dreck. Chris
I don't collect paper money, but just like coins, condition plays a big role in value. This note has folds and dog ears working against it. Chris
Sheila, try taking photos with the light in different positions. This photo looks like the light is to the west. Maybe you can get a better image...
To me, they look like they've been polished. This is nothing unusual when coins aren't in the best condition. Put a nice shine on them, put them...
I tried 4" binders once, and they became more trouble than they were worth. Standing the notebooks vertically put pressure, not only on the pages,...
Try searching "German Heraldic Emblems". Chris
@Write2bfree There are 6 regular proof sets that include a "No S" coin: 1968S - No S 10c 1970S - No S 10c 1971S - No S 5c 1975S - No S 10c 1983S...
Thanks, Ken! Chris
There is no need to apologize. It happens quite frequently. Good luck! Chris
It's disappearing ink. Spend it fast! I haven't the slightest idea. Chris
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