Coin cabinets

Coin cabinets are storage furniture specially designed for the conservation and presentation of collections of coins, medals and tokens. Generally made of wood, they come in several formats and capacities to meet the needs of both beginner collectors and experienced numismatists.

These pieces of furniture consist of pull-out drawers lined with flocked trays or covered with felt, featuring compartments of various sizes adapted to different coin diameters. The compartments hold coins directly or in their protective capsules, ensuring optimal preservation while allowing immediate viewing of each piece.

Wooden coin cabinets are available in different wood species and finishes: oak, walnut, mahogany or melamine-coated board. The number of drawers varies depending on the model, offering storage capacities ranging from a few dozen to several hundred coins. Some models have a security lock to protect valuable collections.

Choosing a coin cabinet depends on several key criteria: the number of drawers, the dimensions of the compartments (expressed in millimetres to correspond to standard coin diameters), the quality of materials used and compatibility with existing numismatic capsules. The most common formats offer compartments adapted to coins ranging from 17 mm to over 50 mm in diameter.

Coin cabinet trays can also be purchased separately to supplement an existing cabinet or to replace worn trays. These removable trays make it easier to handle collections during appraisal or inventory sessions. Some models are compatible with the standardised formats of major numismatic supply brands such as Leuchtturm, Lindner or Numis.

Maintaining a coin cabinet requires special attention: the materials used must be chemically neutral so as not to cause oxidation or tarnishing of the coins. Antistatic felt and pH-neutral foams are preferred for lining the compartments, thus ensuring the long-term preservation of precious metals and sensitive alloys.