How to make your own coin box. Tablets and capsules for coins providing a high degree of safety

Appeared immediately as soon as the world's first coin was minted. In this case, it was not just a numismatist, but Janus, who sailed to the island of Crete and knocked out a coin in honor. It is unknown, however, whether he collected coins further after that, and also where he kept them. At the service of today's numismatists is a special collector for coins, an album, turning through the transparent pages of which, you can examine both the obverse of the coins and their reverse.

Often, not all such albums released for sale satisfy the tastes of discerning numismatists, who for this reason prefer to make an album for coins with their own hands. Some people don’t like the cover, especially if there is a picture or logo on it that has nothing to do with numismatics itself. Others criticize the color of the coin backing (they are convinced that a coin has the right to show off only on a black background or on scarlet satin velvet a la Sberbank, and they are not so far from the truth.) Still others are not satisfied with the lack of the ability to add new sheets to the collection book as the collection expands... In general, there are many complaints, and there is certainly a solution to the problem.

You can make a very good album for coins with your own hands, with a ready-made, presentable cover and hemmed transparent sheets, much denser than ordinary files, from a business card holder. To “solder” sheets to the size of coins, a soldering iron, an iron ruler and a piece of thick paper or cardboard, pre-lined for future cells, are enough. It is advisable to practice with a soldering iron in advance, since the business card holder is already tightly sewn, and it is better to leave all the “pancakes lumpy” in “drafts”. Slots for coins are carefully made with a sharp knife or scalpel on a piece of cardboard.

But still, to realize the numismatist’s dream of constantly expanding the collection (which is one of its hidden meanings), a do-it-yourself coin album, designed to be held together with a binder, will help. It is also convenient in that you can independently set the size of the cell for the coin, but they come in different sizes. For example, if a 5 kopeck minted in 1961 has a diameter of 25 mm, then a copper penny from 1924 has a diameter of 32 mm. Not to mention coins of different denominations.

First you need to find simple files made of as thick plastic as possible (for greater rigidity) - these are future sheets for coins. The files are in A4 format, so it will not be difficult to draw squares of the required size for future cells on the same sheet of thick paper. This sheet goes on top of the file, and another one goes under the file; It is better to secure the resulting “sandwich” with paper clips. By this time, the soldering iron connected to the network should already warm up properly. Its sting must be drawn exactly along the drawn lines (2-3 times preferably), to ensure insurance with an iron or wooden ruler. It is advisable to practice before the actual work; You’ll be surprised how quickly you can do everything perfectly the first time. Finally, all that remains is to cut lines in the cells for inserting coins, after placing the precious collection, seal each cut with transparent tape and file the sheet in a binder.

Alternatively, you can make all the cells in the files the same size, but supplement the coin album with your own cardboard inserts with round windows the size of the coins. The inside of the cardboard bag is glued in such a way that the coin fits freely into it and at the same time clearly “looks” through the window. And the tab on top makes it easy to pull it out of the sheet if necessary.

Folders are produced in different capacities, with a maximum of 100 files. If each sheet is calculated at 16 coins, 1600 copies is more than a decent collection. Good luck with your replenishment, numismatists!

Here's an album you can make with your own hands from scrap materials:











Tools and accessories that I used.
(If you have punches or have the opportunity to make them, then the task is easier for you :)
1 . metal strip (guide for the circular cutter (2) and using the same strip, pre-heated with an iron, I squeeze out even bends on the cover - the film melts and takes the desired shape, see photo [I had this thing :)]
2 . circular knife for cutting cardboard
[sold at hardware stores as a linoleum knife]
3 . Circular knife OLFA OL-CMP-1 for cutting round holes
[sold in stores: modeling, some hardware stores and for artists and designers]
(If you have punches or have the opportunity to make them, then the task is easier :)
4 . An ordinary stationery knife (I use it to cut off self-adhesive film)
5 . Hammer
6 . Glue "Moment" for gluing cardboard
7 . Semicircular file, medium coarse (I process it, align the edges of the holes after cutting with a compass knife)
8 . Accessories: corners and bolts (ordered online from BASK+)
9 . Pencil
10 . Acrylic paint "gold" (I use it to paint all open areas of cardboard) [can be purchased at art supplies]
11 . Cotton swab, I apply paint with it
12 . Clamp (I use it to clamp the rail (1) when cutting cardboard)
13 . 5 mm punch (I punch holes for the bolts and for the “ear” for convenient removal of the capsule, see photo above)
14 . German thick films under leather (d-c-fix, Klebert. In the album 1812 I used black and red d-c-fix leather. (Previously I used vinyl leather for the cover, but it was difficult to work with).
[you should look for self-adhesive films in wallpaper departments, although sellers of Chinese consumer goods like to sell them - such a film will not work]
15 . Ruler

The album is made using 2.5 mm thick binding cardboard; it can be purchased at artist stores. Usually sold in sheets of 900x700.

Now in detail on the production of the sheet:

Cover production details:

After you have made the cover, you can install the corners (23x4.0 yellow)

Collecting coins - numismatics - is not only interesting, it is also quite educational. Any self-respecting numismatist thoroughly knows everything about the history of his coins, which means that he often “wanders” through the history of the states where they were issued.

This hobby truly deserves respect! But it also requires considerable expenses. And it’s not just about the cost of monetary units. Even a bookkeeper (a special album for storing them) is quite expensive. For beginning numismatists, there is a way to avoid large initial expenses - making an album for coins with your own hands. How? We'll tell you now!

For this you only need diligence, desire and very inexpensive materials. Moreover, another important aspect of a self-made album is that you can make the width and depth of the cells completely different, because the coins are also different in value and size.

Required materials

The main components and tools for a quality holder for your coins with your own efforts and hands:

• sheets of white paper, the most common A4 format;
• metal ruler;
• dark and bright marker;
• office files (preferably those that are denser);
• binder folder;
• ordinary soldering iron;
• a good knife and tape;
• hard paper clips.

Everything is quite inexpensive and can be bought at any stationery store.

Key Points in Making Your Coin Collection Album

We take a sheet of paper and carefully draw it with a marker into the squares needed for the coins. You should know that the dimensions of these squares should always be slightly larger than the diameters of your money - after soldering, the squares will shrink a little in size, and this must be taken into account. When you already have pennies of different sizes, there are two options for placing the squares:

• one row for those coins that are larger in size, the next row for smaller units;
• one of the sheets is made for pennies of one size, the next one for another size, and so on.

Then everything is the same as in the previous version: we draw out a sheet of paper, put a sheet drawn in advance on each page of the business card holder, place a sheet of cardboard under it and draw along all the lines with a soldering iron.
We cut the finished cells from the back side. And for greater convenience of storing and “admiring” each coin, you can insert squares cut out of white cardboard into the cells. Then seal the incisions with tape. But then the coins will be visible only from one side; to see the other side, they will need to be taken out. But the album itself will become tougher.

You can clearly see the whole process in the video:

You learned how to make a coin album with your own hands in two simple ways. However, do not forget about such an important thing as safety collectible coins in proper conditions. If you are a beginner numismatist, this is the best option for you to start your collection. When the volume becomes much larger than a couple of homemade books, then you will need real and professionally made albums, in which these special storage conditions will be fully observed.

In the meantime, try making an album for storing coins with your own hands, start developing your collection, and good luck to you!

DIY coin album

Numismatics only seems like a simple hobby on the part of people new to this type of collecting. In fact, this is a whole science. A collector needs to not only study the types of valuable coins, but also learn how to clean and store them correctly.

Without this, new acquisitions will eventually lose their former appearance. An important area of ​​concern for a numismatist is the place where coins are stored. Most of their albums are incredibly expensive. You can make a product to house your collection yourself.

How to make an album for coins with your own hands quickly and economically? This will require available materials and patience.

Basic storage rules

Storage rules must be observed, since if they are violated, the coins may darken, deform their relief, and cause corrosion. The following recommendations are distinguished:

• Coins are stored separately from each other;
• Products should be protected from exposure to sunlight;
• It is better to place the album in a dark place at room temperature;
• The storage location must be dry, as humidity provokes the appearance of corrosive deformations and stains;
• You need to remove collectibles not with your fingers, but with plastic tweezers;
• If you pick up a coin with your fingers, you need to take it by the edge to prevent fingerprints from appearing;
• The product must lie freely in the cell intended for it.

Ways to make an album for coins

You can make your own coin album from the following materials:

• Sheet A4;
• File;
• Soldering iron or sewing machine;
• Scotch;
• Stationery knife.

Tools for making an album

Using these materials, you can make a coin album with your own hands in two ways: with and without a soldering iron. But, in any case, before work you will need to prepare a stencil. For him you need to take the most big coin and draw a cell for it on paper. The cell size should be several millimeters larger than the collectible item. Cells can be standard or custom sizes. In the second case, you need to outline cells for coins of different sizes.

For the first method, you need to attach the file to the completed stencil and secure it with paper clips. Then, using a soldering iron, the outline of each cell is outlined. To place the collection in the resulting chambers, you should cut the top of the file in each cell. The resulting cuts, after the coins are placed inside, are sealed with tape.

In the second method, the file is replaced with dense plastic. Similarly, 2 sheets of plastic are attached to the stencil, however, the cells are formed not using a heated soldering iron, but using sewing machine. It must be powerful enough to handle the plastic sheet.

You can replace a sewing machine with an awl.

They manually punch the material, after which it is attached to the sheet with a thread and a needle. The top layer of plastic is cut using a stationery knife. After placing the coin inside, the cut is sealed with tape. The resulting sheets can be placed in a file. Collection files are placed in a folder.

There is another way to make an album for coins with your own hands, but it will require an additional voluminous business card holder and cardboard. First, a stencil is prepared. It is placed under the business card folder file. Using a soldering iron, draw lines according to the stencil. Once the chambers are ready, cuts are made on the top of the chambers and coins are placed inside.

Creating an Album Using a Soldering Iron

However, working with a soldering iron requires experience. At first, prepare for burning through the paper and uneven lines.

To reduce the damage from your inexperience, it is better to first practice on unnecessary files.

Placing coins in albums

Before placing the collection in an album, pre-processing will be required. It suggests dehydration. This can be done using acetone. Coins are soaked in it for 20 minutes. However, this method is only suitable for products with a strong patina. In other cases, coins are placed in a drying cabinet.

The systematization of the collection is determined by its owner. It can be chronological or thematic. Systematization is very important, as it eliminates the need to frequently move items from one album to another.

Storing coins in albums helps preserve their shine and aesthetics. Plastic serves as protection from the sun, dust, and moisture. Products can be placed independently from each other. The album facilitates the convenience of reviewing the collection and its convenient systematization. The storage space itself, if done well, is a thematic addition to the collection.

Having disassembled the coin albums, we realized that contact with air gradually depreciates the value of the coin, since the oxidation process can greatly change the color of its surface. A dark coin, even without a single scratch or nick, will no longer be considered “Unc” level. And upon subsequent sale, its price will be noticeably lower than that of its sisters, which display an undisturbed golden sheen, as if they had just left the mint.

For the domestic anniversary, the loss of shine of the brass ring of bimetallic tens and the darkening of steel tens with brass coating are critical. Therefore, most questions related to the selection of capsules relate specifically to these coins. We find out the exact diameter of the coin using a caliper. Experts warn against using other measuring instruments such as a tape measure or ruler, as they can scratch the surface of the coin, knocking it out of the “UNC” category forever. Since not every home has a caliper, and if there is, there is a risk of ruining the edge of a valuable specimen, reference information is also quite suitable. Looking at our catalog, you can find out without measurements that the diameter of the bimetallic tens is 27 millimeters, and for the steel tens its value will be half a centimeter less (22 millimeters).

Plastic tubes for coins

The famous question “Which came first: the chicken or the egg?” can be rephrased as "Which came first: tubes or coin capsules?" It won't be long here historical excursion in ancient times, since plastics were invented not so long ago. Collectors have long gotten the hang of using round plastic containers to store duplicates. All that remained was to wait for someone to make these containers transparent and adjust them to the diameter of the most common coins. Tubes are used exclusively for storing, and not for displaying, coins. When choosing a tube, pay attention to the tightness of its lid. Some attention should be paid when loading coins into the tube so as not to damage the coins.

Inner and outer diameter of capsule

When choosing a capsule, there are some nuances. If for a bimetallic ten we take a capsule with internal diameter 27 millimeters, the coin can lie pressed so tightly against the walls that it will be impossible to get it out of there. Or rather, to free the coin, you will have to break the capsule. This does not frighten those who treat capsules as consumables at all. Capsule manufacturers have designed the capsules in such a way that they break without damaging the coin. Mints, when packing their products into capsules, strictly adhere to the diameter of the coin and the internal diameter of the capsule.

A different strategy is chosen by those who consider the capsule to be as valuable an acquisition as the coin stored in it. Then a capsule is selected whose internal diameter is one millimeter larger than the coin. In this case, the coin is easily removed. But it is worth noting that this storage method is not effective if the coin is constantly being transferred, since the coin can receive microdamage while moving through the capsule.

However, manufacturers often designate not the internal, but the external diameter of the capsule. Here the calculations are easy. Well-known companies adhere to the rule that the outer diameter differs from the inner diameter by six millimeters. The diameter is graduated in 0.5 millimeter increments (27 mm, 27.5 mm, 28 mm, and so on).

What to do if the coin does not have a diameter that matches the inner diameter of the capsule? Let's take for example the billon coins of the pre-revolutionary period. The ten-kopeck coin has a diameter of 17.27 millimeters, the five-altyn coin has a diameter of 19.56 millimeters, and the two-kopeck coin has a diameter of 21.8 millimeters. Only experience with the products of a particular manufacturer will help here. It is quite possible that a ten-kopeck coin will fit tightly into a seventeen-millimeter capsule at a certain pressure from above, but the same capsule from another company will not allow this coin into itself. But when choosing a 17.5 mm capsule, you can detect both the tight fit of the coin and its obvious looseness when shaking the capsule.

Insert capsules and square capsules

Previously, bump removal was achieved using exotic methods such as a cotton ball. Now capsules are produced, which contain a whole arsenal of internal linings, the use of which allows you to tightly fix the coin.

The same problem is solved by using square capsules, where the diameter of the hole in the inner insert varies. The inner insert is often made of elastic materials, which allows for high-quality insertion of the coin. As collectors say, such capsules have only one drawback: the insert makes it difficult to see the edge of the coin. The square capsules themselves can be inserted into the cells of a special album, like holders.

Coin tablets

Coins in capsules look more impressive on specialized tablets with a backing. We can say that the tablet is a mini-showcase. There are tablets with a backing and a sealed lid, representing a kind of large capsule.

Mini tablets are used mints for colorful design of sets of themed coins. The kits can be in simple plastic tablets. Here, unfortunately, the issues of coin safety are very relevant. Known large number annual sets of the State Bank of the USSR, the coins in which, due to the anti-neutral characteristics of the plastic, are hopelessly damaged.

Tablets with a velvet backing turned out to be more impressive. This is how the sets of Olympic rubles and silver from the 1980 Olympics, held in Moscow, are presented. It should be noted that here, too, the manufacturers did not take care of the capsules, so silver is often offered for sale darkened. The most preferable combination is “Capsules + tablets”. This is how collectible sets of modern weather patterns are formed.

The next step is to combine the tablets into a münzkabinet, but another article on our site will tell about this stage of the collection evolution. But before that, we advise you to visit the “Accessories” section of our store, where you can study in detail various types capsules and immediately purchase a set of the appropriate size for your coins.