I have some very old banknotes from austrohungarian empire and other countries...the problem is that they are very very fragile and torned...anyone knows an easy way to protect them (home made) and to keep them safe?
2007-08-07 07:55:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The problem is that here in Albania does not exist anymore specialized stores... :( and actualy I cannot travel abroad to get smth...
Anything arranged in home....? smth homemade...
2007-08-07 21:50:23 · update #1
Laminate them & put them in a hard back book.
Make sure it isn't in a damp place!
That should do the trick!
2007-08-07 08:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As BD in NM said, go to a coin dealer and get some currency sleeves. Get the stiff ones that are archival. The prices are reasonable. Be very careful sliding the notes into the sleeves. If the notes are very fragile go to a store like Staples and get a large heavy duty 8 X 11 or so 3 ring binder page of clear archival plastic and put them in it. It has a large opening so the notes will fit in easier. There are really no items in the home that are safe unless one does their own scrapbooks or greeting card making, then they would have acid free cardboard stock and you could put them between two sheets and put them away. Opening up the sheets to show them would cause damage maybe. Best bet is the currency holders from a coin dealer.
2007-08-07 13:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't laminate them. As a collector that kind of takes them out of the realm of numismatics and into the realm of novelty item, thus reducing their value. You can not later "unlaminate" something like a fragile bank note.
A coin dealer would have inexpensive plastic currency sleeves that you could use for storage. Store them in a dry climate controlled environment. Do not expose them to strong light for a long time as that will fade the inks. Also, very important...look at them regularly and enjoy what you have.
2007-08-07 10:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by BD in NM 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Try putting them in a zip-lock sandwich baggie. They make larger ones that will hold them. After you put the note in the bag, place a book on top of it to remove all the air. I have done this myself. It has worked for me so far. Just keep them flat and out of sun light.
2007-08-13 16:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Michael J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some zip lock bags. i use them to store my old papers and books. water proof and dust proof. after sealing them lay them flat in a drawer.
2007-08-07 08:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by knowitall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laminate them
2007-08-07 07:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by RJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋