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How to Showcase Coins

Collecting coins is a hobby practiced by many people, but unfortunately most coins are left in drawers, boxes and cabinets where they can't be properly displayed and admired. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to display your coins. Shadow boxes, coin racks and collector books are just a few display types in which to showcase your coins. The only things limiting your display and showcase options are your budget and the size of your coin collection.

Instructions

Choosing a Display
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  Figure out how your coins are going to be displayed. For example, do you want them sitting on your coffee table, on your bedside nightstand or hanging on the wall. A lot of this also depends on the size of your collection.
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  Count and categorize all of your coins so that you know which type of display case your current collection needs. There are numerous sizes of display cases, anywhere from holding one coin to 200 coins. Getting a case that is too large will make your collection seem incomplete and unfinished if it is small.
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  Look for wall shadow box displays if you have a smaller coin collection, as these hold up better on the wall.
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  Find table-top rack displays if you're going to have coins with unique images on both the front and back sides. Rack displays allow for multiple inserts and also come in a wide variety of sizes.
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  Browse the Internet for a high-quality displays, regardless of the type you choose. This will enhance the overall appearance of your collection. In general, the more you pay for your display, the higher quality and more durable it will be.

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