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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;krispy, post: 667010, member: 19065&quot;]While those cases look lovely and are made from hard, pricey fruit woods, GD is spot on! </p><p><br /></p><p>Where GD has mentioned encapsulated coins and the wood giving off gases, storing paper of any kind in a wood case is a <u>very</u> bad idea. The wood is not a neutral pH material and therefore NOT archival. The acids in the wood leach out and over time are absorbed by paper, which can lead to discoloration and make paper very brittle (even the cotton rag used in paper currency.) Wood, even when sealed with oils, waxes, varnish or lacquer, continue to attract insects and moisture alike. Regardless of the wood, even mahogany, that these cases are made from, have numerous identified species of insects that they attract, this includes mahogany (although it is perhaps less susceptible than the others.) The wood sealants used to finish and bring out the grain and color of these woods are themselves capable of inflicting their own dangers as well, primarily as they age or if improperly applied and begin to leach out. These materials can penetrate the felt lining as well as give off gases over time. Toned coins that spent years in old wooden cigar cases are good examples of the dangers.</p><p><br /></p><p>As an aside, a big eye catching display case like that in your home is an attractive target should a theft occur.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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