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New Member
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Hello chadcoins - to my knowledge (I have 45+ 'Heritage Collectibles' Frames),
HC always used 'plastic sheets'. I don't know about the PVC damage, but these
HC Frames were not air tight, and subject to all the nasty things (humidity, sun
light, uneven tarnishing, etc) that mother nature can do over time.
The Frames were constructed during the heyday (craze) of framed currency - say,
1985 - 1994ish. Using faux walnut stain with gold colored accents, they looked
very nice on wood paneled (say, mahogany) offices. Not so good on 'modern'
lighter pastel colored walls that became popular in homes / offices thereafter.
Looking good - beauty is in the hand of the beholder - lol. But I will say, there are
many 'frames' out there that look a lot worse (shoddy) than HC. The original
intent was that these Frames would be 'presentation sets'. That is, each coin
board (and coins) would tell a story (and look nice). As such, HC (generally) did
not use rare / high value or Q coins (or banknotes). Mainly for 'show and tell.)
Now for the 'shocker' - when you remove the 'back board' to access the back side
of the coin board ... HC used ordinary 'packing tape' to secure the coins from any
movement. For coin collectors (I don't collect coins, btw) - this is absolutely
devastating. The glue has reacted with the coins (though a few are immune) and
the adhesive chemicals of the 'packing tape' has eaten (like acid) into the coins.
Never buy 'Heritage Collectibles' framed coin sets for 'value' of coins shown.
Sorry for length - - now, HC Framed banknotes are a different story ...
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I do agree they are a nice wall display. I have seen the tape thing too.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
9165 Posts |
I have had these for about 18 -20 years I believe I got them for about $15 each. They do look good in the computer/coin room.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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They have a nice look displayed like that. Curious as to why the date on the OP's QEII set has 1952 as the date instead of 1953
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
548 Posts |
On second viewing, what I really like is the display of toonies on the right side of the second picture.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
9165 Posts |
I won those toonies at a stag in the frame, they are all 1996 50 of them.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Curious as to why the date on the OP's QEII set has 1952 as the date instead of 1953 I imagine because 1952 was the Queen's date of accession to the throne, although no coins bearing her portrait were issued until 1953. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Yes I agree , but one would think when dealing with coins you would the year they were minted
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New Member
Canada
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Hello mcshilling - thanks for the pictures. After the 'craze' died (say, after circa
1997), the perceived value of HC Frames took a steep nose dive. People sold
Frames at garage sales / pawn shops etc - or worse yet, the silver coins were
removed and the frames (and coin boards) were trashed.
But -- you have (at least) 2 of the infamous "blues". That is, the 'text box' at
the bottom uses a blue background. Research continues into where these
"blues" (also seen in the Decimal series) fit into HC production history.
It is completely possible that the "blues" were very early (and therefore limited)
'runs'. Possibly - they were distributed to coin (hobby) shops as demos and / or
used for testing market response to determine subsequent scales of production.
Please - examine the backs, along the wood frame - see if there is a faint stamp
such as 'Inspected by 7 / date'. I would appreciate knowing, one way or other.
Due to relative scarcity, your "blues" should trade in approximately the same
'ranges' as French Frames - see my 14/4/17 post above.
Picture 2 - these were from the "Heritage Mint" framed coin series for QE2 / GeoVI
and GeoV. They were produced in England and many found their way to Canada
(and Australia - even Hong Kong, lol). You have the 2nd edition - the 1st edition
used concave faux mahogany frames with coin boards stapled (ugh) into the back.
Both the 1st and 2nd editions of QE2 & GeoVI are very common - but I have seen
the GeoV frame go for as much as $200 CAD - incredible - and I don't know why.
Also, it is very probable that Christopher Southand 'borrowed' the "Heritage"
name for the Company he founded in Canada, circa 1985.
Finally - for oldmike - HC used the years for the Monarchs on a 'continuity basis',
regardless of coin issuance. I.e., Victoria 1837-1901 / Ed7 1901-1910 / GeoV
1910-1936 / GeoVI 1936-1952 and, of course, QE2 1952.
Absolutely - correct me if you believe I've gone wrong somewhere - that is why
I made my initial posts.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Thanks for the info youndbd1, there are NO marks of any kind on the backs of any of them.
All have a solid hard black board held with a strip of spring metal going across each corner.
The front is glass.
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New Member
Canada
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mcshilling - glass front? C o n g r a t you l a t I o n s !! These Frames must be
pre-production (for in house use) 'test' models. (expect PM shortly)
Thank you very much - and, thank you to all the people who took the time
to contribute to this topic. And a big thank you to the 'coincommunity'
Board.
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New Member
Canada
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Funny I randomly stumbled upon this thread while lurking. I just picked up George V and George VI frame sets from the local buy/sell site. Paid $75.00 for the pair although I offered $60.00 originally but didn't think it was worth losing. They look pretty decent on the wall.
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Pillar of the Community
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mcshilling - glass front? C o n g r a t you l a t I o n s !! These Frames must be
pre-production (for in house use) 'test' models. So are you saying that these are special sets? |
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New Member
Canada
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mcshilling - Yes. To HC collectors, very much so. For unknown
reasons, I can't post pictures ... nor PM people (not enough posts).
So, I got to be 'wordy' ... The "blues" were obviously early,
not for mass retailing, pre-production 'models', and therefore
relatively rare. HC is known to proceed in this manner.
If you can recall how such products were marketed pre Internet
(through 'dealers' / Coin - Hobby Stores / mail flyers etc) - this
makes sense. Nowadays, such 'pre approval' is done using
software.
silverbull8 - whether HC or 'Heritage Mint' (HM), you got a good
deal. HC used walnut stained frames with gold accent rim. HM
did not. If HC - see my 14/4/17 above, and if HM, the GeoV
frame is worth (imho) about $50 - 60 Cad alone. (As above,
some 'crazy collector' - lol - paid much more.)
Normally (?), the HM QE2 and GeoVI are circa $20 - 30 Cad each
with the 2nd editions (gray bordered) being very 'common'. If
neither HC nor HM ... I'd have to search my notes ... a picture
would help.
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