What is your favorite proof set packaging?

BlueCole · August 28, 2002 5:54AM

The current one are pretty cool, but i must admit, i like the ones from the 70's with the black flip open covers. Yes, some are hard to open, and the outer cardboard sleeves come unglued, but i like it!!!

B.

Russ · August 28, 2002 5:55AM

Flat pack cello.

Russ, NCNE

baccaruda · August 28, 2002 5:56AM

how about that mod, laugh-in style handwriting on the ones just prior? groovy man.

coinfinder · August 28, 2002 6:03AM

You haven't seen pretty packaging until you've seen Prestige Proof Sets!

TRADERBOBZ · August 28, 2002 6:04AM

flat pack without question.

NevadaMac · August 28, 2002 6:16AM

No doubt that the most superior packaging was the cellophane and staples used from 1950-1955. What a thrill to learn that your proof coins have "bag marks" from hitting each other in transit.

tjkillian · August 28, 2002 6:19AM

Without a doubt the cool velvet lined wooden box they used in the 1860's. Kept coins preserved in the days before plastic, soft velvet as not to scratch the coins. Just the boxes alone are worth collecting today. How many folks remove their coins from today's container and sell the used container on ebay?

Tom

lordmarcovan · August 28, 2002 2:41PM

<< <i>What is your favorite proof set packaging?
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That's an easy one.

Higashiyama · August 28, 2002 7:27PM

Lord -- wonderful response --

my more down to earth response -- I like the early flat packs, when the cellophane was really clear. From 1960 - 1964 (I forget 1959), the flat packs are a bit grayish, and hinder the viewing of the coins,

dorkkarl · August 28, 2002 9:04PM

lordmarcovan, you beat me to it.

lordmarcovan · August 29, 2002 7:05AM

I could get lost for hours, looking at that picture...

richbeat · August 29, 2002 4:44PM

100% inert, 100% airtight, and containing all PR70 coins.

What is your favorite proof set packaging?

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