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I see the duke got an eye on you! Frodo, That is my license plate art. My Grandpa was a Big John Wayne fan as well as coin collector. I made that in honor of him.  |
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License plate art ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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here is a closer look at it.  I've done a few others as well. |
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THAT is license plate art? VERY good SIR, I could not tell it is license plates! you are indeed an artist. Quote:
I love the Cutler Roll top desk.....but a word of warning Oak wood and coins do not mix. The Oak gives of some trace chemical fumes ( even when well seasoned) which corrodes the coins. Cherry or mahogany are much safer woods for coins really? did not know that..i keep my coins on a mat on the desk..is that good enough? long term storage is in a safe short term is in a drawer |
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Oak on a window sill is a great way to retone a coin.
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really? did not know that..i keep my coins on a mat on the desk..is that good enough? long term storage is in a safe
short term is in a drawer That doesn't sound a good idea to me. I discovered the problem years ago with some tin toys stored in a black lacquered oak display cabinet, I found they were deteriorating took them in to be restored and the expert took one look and said "Oak". Seems its a curse of many metals. When I started collecting coins...I saw I nice antique coin cabinet (Oak) remembering the tin toys I asked around and was told its also bad for coins. If the coins are slabbed or are in acrylic capsules it probably would not be anything to worry about. Anything less air tight would likely be a problem In the following web site( link after quote) the following is said: Quote:
Storage Cabinets
Wooden coin cabinets are a traditional and attractive way to house coins and medallic art, but they are not recommended. Wooden cabinets and display cases, particularly when new, can emit acidic vapours that can corrode many metals. Oak cabinets in particular should be avoided.
Instead, store coins, medals, and medallic art in inert plastic containers such as polyethylene or polystyrene or in metal storage cabinets - - " ideally ones that have a powder coating (CCI Notes 9/2 Storage of Metals). I know the web site is canadian...but they do speak the same language  http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/publicatio...9-4-eng.aspxEdited by austrokiwi
05/31/2014 2:47 pm
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Oak on a window sill is a great way to retone a coin I've got a few odd 1960's proof cents and nickels giving it a go (covered with a Taco Bell napkin of course) |
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Before and after pics would be sweet !
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well i'l be dingdongdiddleydawged..i did not know that thanks for the heads up.. I will be moving to ammo cans in the safe... click clack....nice chair,,i have one in the living room looks kinda like it..i still call dibs on the cushions  |
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That is my license plate art wow real neat I would have never known  |
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I don't have a before shot but I just took a during picture. Not muck happening yet...  Edited by dave700x
05/31/2014 6:16 pm
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I don't have a before shot but I just took a during picture. Not muck happening yet... lol that is funny, like watching paint dry |
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need to check back in about a week and see the bu parade
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Thanks guys! My grandpa is the reason I collect coins and like John Wayne. He is also the person that gave me my avatar coin. I wrote a story about that on the "A Coin's Life" thread in the main forum. FYI if you are interested in reading it. Edited by Mr Click
06/02/2014 10:28 am
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Nice "Duke" from The_Duke.
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