Wall Display For a Coin Collection

This is my first instructable, so any feedback is welcomed and appreciated.

Several years ago, my father left a coin collection to my sister and myself.  We discussed what to do with this collection and both agreed that we wanted to take a representative sampling of it and find a cool way to display it.  I made it my mission to create something to do just that.  I wanted to give it to her as a Christmas gift.  I have since made several different versions of this display, including a type set, state quarters, Lincoln bicentennial pennies, and the Westward Journey nickels.  Most of the photos are for the State Quarters display.

Step 1 - Tools and Supplies Needed

Tools Needed:

Pencil and Paper (Graph paper is very helpful)
Xacto knife or some other cutting tool
Sponge Paintbrush
Ruler
Square
Computer / Printer

Materials Needed:

Display Board (I used a plaque from a local trophy shop)
2 sided adhesive (I also got this from my local trophy shop)
Adhesive Backed Printer Paper
Small Craft Wood Pieces
Stain
Shellac
Air-Tite Plastic Coin Holders (I found these on Ebay)

Comments

[ChrysN]

Great looking coin display!

[Babydanner]

Thank you very much!