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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paul M., post: 2048326, member: 73165&quot;]So, I know this topic has been done to death, but I&#039;m getting back into collecting and would like some current opinions on storage and display methods.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Specifically, I plan on putting together a high-grade (targeting au55-58 and ms63-65), 20th-century type set (initially not to include gold, but, later on, who knows?), according to my rather idiosyncratic definition of &quot;type set.&quot;&nbsp; Since several of these coins will necessarily be in the $250+ range, I expect to purchase many of them certified to bypass a lot of potential authenticity issues.&nbsp; Of course, I&#039;ll be buying the coin and not the plastic, but I like the extra bit of security the label inside the plastic provides regarding authenticity for these types of coins. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>But, even the coolest collection loses a lot of its metaphorical luster if it can&#039;t be attractively displayed, IMO.&nbsp; My criteria are as follows:</p><p><br /></p><ol> <li>The display must be safe for the coins and not cause additional toning beyond whatever patina they have when I acquire them.</li> <li>It must attractively present the coins so both the obverse and reverse can be viewed.&nbsp; This could be accomplished by removing the coins from the display, provided they remain protected by, e.g. an Air-tite or slab.</li> <li>It should not be a wall-frame.&nbsp; For multiple reasons, I&#039;m not interested in hanging my coins on the wall of my apartment. </li> <li>There should be a place to include some notes about the specific coin and the series it&#039;s from.</li> <li>Ideally, I could hold the entire set in one display.&nbsp; However, my idea of the scope of the set probably precludes this in a prefab display.&nbsp; </li> </ol><p>Given my previously noted idiosyncratic definition of the type set, something like a pre-made Dansco, Whitman, or Intercept type-set album is just not going to do it.&nbsp; I&#039;m also not a big fan of the Capital holders.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve looked at the displays at <a href="http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-display.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-display.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-display.html</a> and <a href="http://www.air-tites.com/coin_display_products.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.air-tites.com/coin_display_products.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.air-tites.com/coin_display_products.htm</a> and it looks like some combination of either the wooden, velvet, or leatherette display cases will satisfy #2 and #3 (and presumably #1), but seems lacking with respect to #4.&nbsp; These display boxes also have options for holding slabs, which is somewhat appealing.&nbsp; (If I don&#039;t go the Air-tite/Cointain/Intercept route, the entire set will likely end up certified for uniformity.)</p><p><br /></p><p>The other pre-fab option that looks good to me are the Eagle albums (either the slab albums or the 2x2 albums with Intercept holders).</p><p><br /></p><p>Beyond that, I seem to be looking at custom work.&nbsp; Here, I can guarantee all of #2-5, but I&#039;m worried about #1.&nbsp; What is necessary to ensure that a coin display is suitable to archival storage and display?&nbsp; Obviously, one should avoid materials that will outgas or contain acidic compounds that leach out, but beyond that, I&#039;m lost.&nbsp; I notice that some of the aforementioned wooden display boxes are made of cherry wood, so I&#039;m guessing that is safe?</p><p><br /></p><p>Opinions, guidance, and pictures of your own coin displays are welcome!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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