Need Advice On Getting Uncut Bills Framed..

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docroadie New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 12:08 am Hiya my fellow collectors. I have some uncut currency of 4 from BEP. I'd like to get them professionally framed. My question is there any framing material (the glass or frame matting) that I should avoid so that it won't eat or deteriorate the currency? Thanks for your time. Report this Post to the Staff

westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7616 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 01:40 am Welcome to the forum! Nothing is bullet-proof when it comes to framing paper items for display. I have several currency items that I have displayed for many years and have not experienced any problems. (I pop them out of the frames every few years and take a look for staining and fading.) Using archive quality framing materials will help protect your items from chemical outgassing and the damage it can cause. Matting should be acid-free as much as possible. Keeping the end product out of direct bright light (especially sunlight) and hot temperatures will help prevent fading. Good luck! Report this Post to the Staff
docroadie New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 01:46 am Thank you Westernsky for the advice. It does help. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 06:13 am There is special glass that blocks UV light. John 1 Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 06:27 am @John1 is correct. I use museum glass when framing sheets, but it can get a little pricey. Blocks 99% UV light, and reduces glare and reflections. Tru Vue is one brand, and there are others; http://tru-vue.com/solution/museum-glass/ Edited by SteveInTampa 09/30/2016 06:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
cjweber Valued Member United States 311 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 11:24 am Also be sure to use archival grade foam core for the mounting because it is acid free. You'll need to check and see it the plastic corners are PVC free, I'm not sure about that... and UV blocking glass isn't that bad and the size your projects should be, ask the frame shop is they have remnants that can fit what you want to accomplish... doing the framing yourself is pretty easy if you have someplace in your area that teaches classes... check Michael's craft stores as a possibility. If you were in the Missouri area, I would help you out with it... best hobby/skill I ever learned was how to frame... Report this Post to the Staff
cjweber Valued Member United States 311 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 11:27 am something else I would consider, is a creative style of framing that could sandwich the bills between two pieces of glass so you could flip it over and look at both sides of the bills when you wanted to... It would make hanging the project difficult but it would be interesting... something to consider... I have a bunch of these, I might frame one like this now to see how I could create this effect. Report this Post to the Staff
Jake the Dog Valued Member United States 226 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 11:55 am I have had luck with Stamp Mounts (Showguard mounts). I did a frame of Tanzania notes around an old German East Africa map. The major caution is once mounted, if handled the wrong way (with the side pointed down) the notes can possibly slide out. This is for single notes. They do make Stamp Mounts large enough to hold the 1 note x 4 note BEP prints (World Stamp Show Folio..........267mm x 165mm). Not sure how well the notes would stay centered (not slide out). I have been considering doing the same thing for awhile with the BEP notes, just haven't made a decision on how I want them displayed yet. Edited by Jake the Dog 09/30/2016 12:04 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 5:12 pm A reputable framing shop can easily outline your options. Remember sunlight kills! to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 09/30/2016 5:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/30/2016 6:24 pm Keep in mind also the cost of framing, which these days can easily exceed the value of the item! Report this Post to the Staff
docroadie New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 10/01/2016 01:04 am Oh man.. Thank you guys for the helpful advice. I usually get my custom frames for my other collectibles done at Michaels. I'll definitely ask about the glass. Thanks again!! Report this Post to the Staff
Jake the Dog Valued Member United States 226 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 3:20 pm Here is a picture of the Tanzanua notes using the 'stamp mounts'. Normal glass though as the museum glass is expensive. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 8:20 pm You should look at this as a piece of art for your home and forget about any numismatic appreciation potential. Choose whatever glass you like - you will be buried by the framing cost. Report this Post to the Staff
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