Coin Albums Like Dansco And Whitman - How Are They Made?

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gxseries Pillar of the Community Australia 3831 Posts	Posted 07/24/2023 11:25 am There are quite a few "how are (objects) made" on YouTube. I can't imagine these to be too difficult considering that these were made probably at least 50 years ago. Would like to know the processes. I see them constructed out of thick paperboard. I would imagine they would have had some metal dies used to punch holes out. Newer technology might be able to just laser cut this. This paperboard is then glued together with some faux leather like material with holes already precut. Clear inserts are added in. The holder would have had additional material to support the screw joint and cap and fancy embossing. What other processes are involved? What companies would be happy to entertain custom made albums? That said, what and when is the first known album made? My partial coin collection http://www.omnicoin.com/collection/gxseries My numismatics articles and collection: http://www.gxseries.com/numis/numis_index.htm Regularly updated at least once a month. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34402 Posts	Posted 07/24/2023 12:27 pm That is an interesting discussion point @gsx, especially considering virtually everyone on CCF used to have or still has these coin boards or folders. I tracked down a short article by David Lang here that provides a little information as well as a teaser for his series of books on this subject "Coin Collecting Albums: A Complete History & Catalog." https://coinweek.com/whitman-coin-f...tible-items/ "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 07/24/2023 2:16 pm We need to be careful to differentiate albums from folders. The OP is inquiring about the former, while the linked article is focused on the latter. Now with that being said, the CoinWeek article is very interesting and has some great photos! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34402 Posts	Posted 07/24/2023 4:52 pm Hmm I hear you @jbuck and I blur that line all the time. Seems like David Lang does the same based on the title of his book though. Maybe there isn't great consensus about nomenclature? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 07/24/2023 5:07 pm A recent post that seemed to indicate it was more important here in the USA than abroad. http://goccf.com/t/448620#3871110 Perhaps it is most important when a vendor sells both types. There are certainly no shortage of topics on CCF discussing the difference. More than I can list, easier to just do a search. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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