gxseries Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 With the rise of internet and collectors finding it easier to collect coins from all over the world - there's one aspect that's still somewhat lacking. That's properly design coin albums. Dansco used to manufacture them around 1960s but that's already well over 50 years ago! This actually gives rise to collecting such albums and many foreign Dansco album can command serious premium even in used condition, well easily 50 - 100 USD+. In fact a book was written about them a while back: https://books.google.com/books?id=fGpzPvuNDy8C&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Now how can something not be replicated today? With any business model, supply and demand comes to mind. I'm sure the demand is out there but to provide limited amount of supply at the right price proves to be challenging. Fortunately technology is out there to help. With the aid of photoshop, creativity can come to place. Here are some examples around the world (designed to my taste) Japan (it would be perfect for an updated page for Dansco Japan type set) Korea Russia And of course flip books can be made as well to emulate coin albums online. In fact PCGS even got one step ahead and made it more customizable. Take for example this: http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/Album.aspx?SetID=134748 I have to argue that the design is wrong as when the pages are flipped, the coins are supposed to be in coin orientation, not medal orientation. (unless all of them happen to be die rotation error, which will be a serious collection by its own right!) Alas, when one collect coins, collectors want to display them. The coins wouldn't stand out in a 2D display screen. But again, how complicated is making an album? Required materials are cardboard (paper), mylar sheet, some labels (ink / gold) and some screws. I would be interested in the overall manufacturing process and see how it can be done to relate to other numismatics field. May spark some interests. Until then, I guess it's another day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Nice concept and album pages. I've always admired your virtual displays and in fact it would be interesting to make an actual album. Good luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thank you for your kind words Art! Hopefully I'll get around to creating more interesting type set albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Given how customizable things are these days, it would seem that it could be something that someone could take on if they already had the facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Someone could create a customization app to allow the user to pick the coin sizes and labels and then generate the album pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 1) I echo other comments above - love the virtual displays you do. I wish the old timers of CP would return and post their gorgeous coins just like you do. 2) I love the idea, guys (especially the app idea, Art). In the age of 3D printing, this would be super simple to fabricate, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 i've never liked the albums where you press the coin into the cardboard (although i'd totally buy one to use to keep track of what i have). home-produced albums almost certainly have problems like chemicals that would interfere with preservation ... you could go out and buy the right kind of paper, but labels and printer stuff would screw things up. art's idea of an app to produce this stuff is pretty cool, presumably that you could print it "safely." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 The materials would be a major concern as most normal papers and cardboards would foul the coins. BUT art board and acid free paper could be used. As far as printing there are quite a number of inert inks available. For example the ink used on US currency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Of course Henare is correct in that producing coin safe versions would become rather expensive and probably mirror the reason so many companies are stopping production of folders and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 For example the ink used on US currency. no problem. squeeze that into your inkjet or laser printer at home and you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 no problem. squeeze that into your inkjet or laser printer at home and you're good to go That would be some trick wouldn't it. Sorry bad example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 i'm surprised it doesn't yet exist. this can't be a unique need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon746b Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thats defintally interesting, most especally considering that these folders likly have a pretty good margin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingStar Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Do you edit your photos in photoshop? but if there is free time, you can pass it and photo editing services http://fixthephoto.com/retouchup-photo-retouching-services-compare.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted May 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Everything is designed in photoshop. Some of my examples can be seen here. Some were scanned albums. https://issuu.com/gxseries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 It seems to me that as the general interest in collecting wanes, the need grows for the ability to produce custom displays like the wonder albums we see here. Of course and advantage would be that the coins could be safely stored in inert materials and safe locations while being beautifully displayed in a number of “collector” arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 5:11 AM, Art1.2 said: It seems to me that as the general interest in collecting wanes, the need grows for the ability to produce custom displays like the wonder albums we see here. Of course and advantage would be that the coins could be safely stored in inert materials and safe locations while being beautifully displayed in a number of “collector” arrangements. Art, I really want to make my own coin collection holder but I know the materials have to be selected carefully. The wood, the finish, the felt, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 5 hours ago, thedeadpoint said: Art, I really want to make my own coin collection holder but I know the materials have to be selected carefully. The wood, the finish, the felt, etc. So true. Materials and finishes at every step of the process need to be carefully controlled. Then after that we have the environment. Humidity, temperature, sunlight, etc. For example the “coin cabinets” employed in the 19th and 20th Century often resulted in pieces being toned but also scratched from friction. Even safeguarding pieces in a Bank vault is fraught with problems. OH MY! What to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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