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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;krispy, post: 667086, member: 19065&quot;]I mentioned the lacquer (and other sealants) above as a danger. It&#039;s not 100% capable of sealing the wood and over time the surface will be compromised, especially if handled as often as you mentioned you do and the case is left out in an open area where the case might be bumped, scratched, moved, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s not <i>just</i> a matter of not being air tight and air/gases leaking but rather that the encapsulation devices the coins are in themselves trap gases leached out by the wood. These gases are therefore very close to the coin. There&#039;s not enough exchange of air to prevent gas build up, so it <i>could </i>lead to tone, discoloration, damage, etc,</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Despite the aesthetic appeal the conservation issues remain but you do not have to live that strictly tending to a collection in such a way. It is good to know about these factors and the potential changes that can occur due to such storage and handling and to pass that on to others, and to whom ever you pass your collection onto, especially if it will potentially lead to devaluation of the coins due to changes in their condition or alter eye appeal.</p><p><br /></p><p>[/QUOTE]I&#039;ll give you an example that really blows my mind everytime I look at the set.&nbsp; It is a complete set of Westward Journey and Return to Monticello Nickels from all three mints.</p><p>The set in the display case by appearance looks like it shoud be worth about ten times its actual value, very beautiful in my opinion.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p><p>No doubt about it, presentation has an effect and appeals to many than just holding the coin in a gloved hand or plastic encapsulation device. If you love to enjoy the in display cases in this way, then stick with it and enjoy it.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s cool by me who you choose to read and get your replies from. You can choose to believe anyone you want, that and who you decide to believe is your prerogative, I don&#039;t mind that, but don&#039;t take our word for it alone, you can also read up on conservation issues yourself and find the same and even in greater depth of study with related findings. </p><p><br /></p><p>From me you are hearing mostly about the acidic effects of wood on papers (primarily neutral pH type papers used in documents, fine art and currency) left in long-term, closed atmosphere storage scenarios. I have Interned with Curators and Conservators of print/drawing collections in museums and have learned of the dangers to avoid as well as how to handle delicate works of art on paper. As well how to store/protect them for longevity and to identify early on what types of storage lead to irreversible damage. In general that&#039;s my angle and it has helped to inform my understanding of and interests in collecting coins &amp; currency. I enjoy sharing what I can with the forum, take it or leave it. I will say that part of my personal philosophy is to share of myself, my perspective and since I will not own these coins for ever, I will care for them now so that others who come after me will have something I could leave behind in proper care. Thanks for reading.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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