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New Member
Cameroon
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So, first I had to create a new account, I couldn't remember my user name so, Hello everyone again. Now on to the question. I have 2 $10 Gold notes from 1928 or something. I went to a framing place and they picked out a nice green color to match the notes, as well as museum glass and nice frame... then came the price of around $150. NOPE, there's gotta be a cheaper way.
So my question is, have any of you framed and matted something? What could I use as an option of displaying these without hurting or damaging their quality? They've been sitting in a safe deposit box for 4 years, I finally went and got in to the box the other day and saw them... what's the point of having them if I'm not displaying them?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm in to machining and construction, not really a craft and arts guy so I'm rather lost. Do they sell in stores museum glass frames? Do I need that?
Thanks again, and hello again from my new account!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would not mess with raw notes. Suggest you get them in TPG holders first, then if you want to put into a frame they are at least protected. I assume these are gold certificates with a gold seal. Edited by jimbucks
04/04/2015 9:59 pm
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New Member
 Cameroon
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They are in plastic holders already. I wouldn't glue them on paper... lol.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Only suggestion I have is make sure to pay for UV protected glass... wouldn't want the sunlight to affect the ink. Even with the higher-end glass make sure to hang out of the sunlight.
And... GOOD framing is not cheap. You get what you pay for. Many times the frame is more expensive than what it's framing.
I have framed things myself, and it's not terribly difficult but it takes a steady hand to cut a mat. Any mistakes are on display permanently. You'll also need to spend money on a mat cutter.
Instead of all that trouble, I suggest spending the $150 (which seems reasonable) and have it done right by people who know how to do it.
Edited by CelticKnot
04/04/2015 10:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you have an opportunity post pics of them.
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Valued Member
United States
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 Will we please post some pictures? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Besides numismatics, 45 years ago I used to do Custom Woodworking and attend local Arts & Crafts (even won 1st place 1 year).
I used to work with wood & mirrors mostly (in the early days) and made some awesome things, which was good for a hobby, but impossible to earn a living on when you spend many hours in labor alone, then pay retail for everything needed...
Anyway, framed Currency I think would look great, but I would go the extra mile and make (or have made) a custom frame where a small, yet loud magnetic alarm is built into the back of the frame (and out of site).
This is really a simple process, and they even sell magnetic alarms at my local Dollar Store (still can't believe they can sell them that cheap)and the end result is each time the frame is moved, the alarm will sound (I would purchase the highest quality battery available that will last for years)
When my grandchildren were just starting to crawl around the kitchen & bathroom, I had installed magnetic alarms on each door and draw. Works perfectly plus you can get them in low profile that doesn't take up much space.
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Pillar of the Community
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I love seeing currency displayed in frames. Good luck, and show us pics!
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New Member
United States
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Sorry everyone, I had to make yet another account. I tried logging in to the account I made last night, and for some reason this website would not let me log in. Frustrating.
Anyways, it's just 2 $10 gold notes, I don't know how to post pictures and doing an alarm isn't really necessary for myself, but I think your advice is great for others who have some stuff that they might think would be worth it. You should make a post detailing that in a separate post, because it would come in handy.
I was browsing last night for museum glass and I found some decent prices, where I think if I did it myself I could easily cut that price in half, as well as having the satisfaction of doing it myself.
I make my own jewelry with silver and gold, so I'm a handy person. the UV glass is a must though.
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