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New Member
United States
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Valued Member
Sweden
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I think that you should take good care of them! (I say that as a collector). It's good that you have them flat and being careful with them, even though the conditions aren't the best  I am struggling with a good way to keep banknotes in a good state but w/out haveing them in an envelope. I wanna see them, but still have them flat and safe. Any ideas how do to that? I'm a little afraid of plastics, dunno why though  |
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New Member
 United States
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Plastics, I know, do tend to deteriorate over time. I'm guessing archive-quality albums will have higher quality stuff, though. If it's made to keep a photograph or document safe, you'd think it would be safe for bills too.
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Valued Member
Singapore
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Good quality, non-oil based plastics will not affect your notes. Get them from the German brand, Lighthouse. I have been using them since 1986. I sealed each note with a sealer for a 100% protection.
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Valued Member
Sweden
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Thanks for the top EF, I'll check the German brand Lighthouse and look for non-oil based plastics!
Is it more difficult to find non-oil based plastics than the oil based? Can I see the differece?
Thanks!
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Valued Member
United States
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I was trying to find something to store some foreign and US notes that I had collected over the years...nothing worth much, so I didn't want to pay for the pricey semi-rigid holders that you see in shops that are made for bills. I kept looking and couldn't find anything that was made for notes or that wasn't but I felt safe in storing them in for long periods of time. I had to think outside the box... I also collect comic books and I finally decided to try using the bags that are made for storing comics:  The width is perfect and I just trim them down to the size I need for the specific note. You can leave a little bit of extra room and fold it over and tape shut if you want...so far I've just left mine open on one end. I store them in one of those accordion style plastic bill / statement / coupon filers. That way I can also easily keep them organized alphabetically by country. Just an idea...not perfect, but it's what I've been doing for a while now. I've been storing my comic books in these bags for decades with no damage...I am thinking they're good for notes as well. Plus, the price is fantastic! A pack of 100 is usually around $5! |
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 Australia
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Andere said:
Are there any that should have special care taken? The two Canadian notes are probably the priciest; while they're dated "1937" this design was actually issued throughout the reign of George VI (1937-1953); the signatures on your two notes are from the final signature combination. They're probably in the $10 to $20 price range. Alas, the Swiss note (the one at the top) is no longer worth it's face value, 10 francs - Swiss banknotes become valueless 20 years after they are officially withdrawn, and notes like yours were withdrawn in May 1980. It, as well as the other notes, are only worth a dollar or two each at most. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Really, that French 10 Franc isn't worth more? It's GORGEOUS! I need to find me one of those, if they really aren't expensive... I'll bet the series is phenomenal. =)
Cool collection, Andere!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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We didn't print much paper money in Canada because we aren't a very big country population wise. Old Canadian bank notes both government and chartered bank issued make up by far the most expensive part of my currency collection outstripping even the gold coins for price of acquisition and they continue to grow in value by leaps and bounds. It's scary.
You have nice colour on that one and two dollar note, definite keepers.
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Pillar of the Community
Thailand
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Here are pictures of how I store my banknotes. Most of them are in circulated condition so I'm not too concerned about sealing them in some way. After a few trials and errors I now keep them in food grade plastic bags with a card insert to prevent them 'buckling'. The ring binders are A4 but cut down on each edge then strengthened with 2" black plastic tape. I've too many to store them individually with both sides on display but I'm happy enough with them and access isn't too difficult. I have them all scanned on my computer so I don't have to handle them too often and use the digital files to check on the quality if I'm offered duplicates.     |
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Singapore
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New Member
Canada
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Just wondering where can I get those lighthouse protective sleeve?
Do they have a website I can order from?
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Posted 03/18/2010 4:29 pm
