| For coin collectors, half of the fun of finding that | | | | time. When selecting a glass-topped box, the |
| elusive item is to be able to display it for all to | | | | quality of the hinges should be an important |
| see and to enjoy looking at it each and every | | | | consideration: look for those that have sturdy |
| day. Quite frankly, what's the use in having a | | | | hardware that also allow the box to be locked. |
| centuries-old coin if it's just going to sit in a | | | | Single-slab frames |
| drawer collecting dust? Here are some elegant | | | | If you finally obtained that one special coin you've |
| options for displaying your coin collection proudly | | | | been seeking for years, you may want to give it |
| and safely | | | | a place of honor its own by displaying it in a |
| Glass-topped boxes | | | | single-slab frame. These frames are small and can |
| You can display your best coins on a table or on | | | | fit on any tabletop or desk; they generally come |
| a desk in your study with a sophisticated | | | | in genuine leather, but there are also equally |
| glass-topped box. Most manufacturers make this | | | | elegant "leatherette" versions that are more |
| type of box with a variety of finishes, but for | | | | cost-efficient. Manufacturers offer two designs, |
| true elegance go for a dark look such as cherry | | | | one to accommodate NGC slabs, and one that will |
| or walnut. The glass top allows people to admire | | | | fit PCGS slabs. |
| the coins easily without having to open and close | | | | Coin collecting supplies merchants have a wide |
| the lid. Depending on the size you get, the interior | | | | selection of display options that make great gifts |
| tray has slots that can hold up to three slabs at a | | | | for the coin collector in your life, or for yourself. |