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Coin Capsules VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 1 COIN ACCESSORIES 2019 VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 02 Dear Collectors, Passion and pleasure are two terms that that we at LIGHTHOUSE have been pursuing for over 100 years with our high-end accessories. Therefore, we are very pleased to present this Accessories for Numismatists catalog, contai- ning our extensive range of accessories for coin and currency enthusiasts. More than 6,000 products bear the LEUCHTTURM brand name, which has become a symbol of top quality and practicality. That is why we are always on the lookout for new, original products which will make your hobby even more enjoyable. Your feedback is very important to us. Please support us with your comments and suggestions, and do not hesitate to contact us at info@lighthouse.us . In addition to our extensive collection of well-respected numismatic classics, the catalog contains a range of ex- citing new products for you to discover. For example, do take a closer look on the following pages at the CLASSIC GRANDE US and Canada Flag binders, the widely anticipated INTERCEPT TECHNOLOGY™ Track Box for 20 slabs, the hand-crafted VOLTERRA coin cases for large silver and gold coins in CAPS XL capsules, or the new GRANDE and OPTIMA PUR ring binder sets (see below). We hope you enjoy the fascinating world of coins and currency! Kurt StürkenAxel Stürken Max Stürken Lighthouse Publications, Inc. · 10 Washington Avenue, Unit B · Fairfield, NJ 07004 Toll free (888) 269-1513 · Tel. (201) 342-1513 (M-F 9:00-4:30 EST) · Fax (201) 342-7142 Email: info@lighthouse.us · www.lighthouse.us NEW 6 colors ✓ Linen look ✓ Blind embossing ✓ VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 03 USA EH • Effective October 1, 2018 • Ref. No. 333 531 Prices and products are subject to change without notice. Printed in Germany. Contents 03 Use the quickfinder to find your way around in the catalog! The collectors’ accessories catalog is divided into several categories which are color- coded in the table of contents and a tab in the right-hand margin of each page. This makes it quick and easy to locate the items you are interested in. Check it out! $ Collection Systems for 2x2" Coin Holders/QUADRUM XL Holders 08–09 Collection Systems for Certified Coin Holders/Large Holders 10–11 Collection Systems for Coins in Capsules/Raw Coins 12–13 Collection Systems for Currency/other Collectibles 14–15 COLLECTION AREAS ($) COLLECTION AREAS VISTA American Eagle Silver Dollars Coin Album 17 PRESSO Coin Folder and Album for Statehood Quarters 18 US Coins – VOLTERRA Presentation Case for NPQ 19 US Coins – VISTA/PRESSO Coin Album NPQ 20 Albums for Euro Coins / World Coin Albums 21–22 ALBUM SYSTEMS ENCAP Pages 24–25 Certified Coin Holder Albums / ENCAP Page Albums 26–27 The GRANDE System (9x12") 28–34 1 The VARIO System (8 /2 x 11") 35–36 ALBUM SYSTEMS Currency Sleeves/LOGIK archive box 37–38 Small Currency Albums/Document Album 39–40 The OPTIMA System (8x10") 41–43 1 The NUMIS System (8 /2 x 9") 44–45 Albums for Tickets and Geocoins/Champagne Albums 46–47 Pocket Albums 48–49 BOXES, CASES AND PRESENTATION CASES Presentation Case Silver Eagle/Morgan Silver Dollars 51 Presentation Cases Maple Leaf/Canadian 20 $ Box 52 Presentation Cases Panda/Kookaburra 53 Presentation Case Koala/Vienna Philharmonic 54 Presentation Case Australian Kangaroo/Somalia African Elephant 55 BOXES, CASES AND PRESENTATION CASES Boxes for Certified Coin Holders/Large Certified Holders 56–58 Presentation Case VOLTERRA QUATTRO DELUXE 59 Presentation Cases VOLTERRA DELUXE/TRIO 60–62 Coin Showcase LOUVRE 63 Collector Case VOLTERRA VARIO 3/Collector’s box in blue K60 64 Coin Boxes MB /XL Coin Boxes 65–69 Coin Cases for Drawers/Coin Cases for Trays 70–74 $ TABLO Coin Box/Coin Traveler/Small Collector Cases 75–77 Accessories for Challenge Coins 78–79 Accessories for Casino Chips 80–81 VOLTERRA Coin Etuis, Presentation Frame 82 CAPSULES AND ACCESSORIES CAPSULES AND ACCESSORIES Coin Capsules 84–86 QUADRUM – The Square Coin Capsule System 87–89, 93, 98, 104–105 INTERCEPT™ Boxes 90–92 Coin boxes NOBILE/Boxes for Slabs 98–101 AIRBOX Coin boxes/RUSTIKA Presentation Cases 101 MAGIC FRAMES 103 EVERSLAB/QUICKSLAB 106–107 MAGNICAPS 108 Accessories for coin holders /Coin holders 109–110 Accessories, UV Examination Lamps 110–116 OPTICAL ACCESSORIES OPTICAL ACCESSORIES Magnifiers 118–125 Microscopes & Special Magnifiers, Digital Microscope 126–131 Note: Collection pieces in the product images are shown for illustration purposes only and are not included in the delivery. Dimensions are provided in the following order unless indicated otherwise: length x height x width (or depth). Looking for a discontinued item? Please call us. We may still have stock on hand. www.lighthouse.us VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 04 NEW AT 04 LIGHTHOUSE NEW NEW Active tarnish Holds 30 INTERCEPT™ protection ✓ INTERCEPT™ QUADRUM Track Box Holds PCGS, Box Q30 snaplocks or 100 NGC, ANACS, holders 2x2" ✓ for 20 Slabs and more ✓ Ref. No. 359 398 $ Ref. No. 357 982 $ 16.95 8.95 More information on page 92. More information on page 90. NEW NEW VOLTERRA Hold CAPS XL Large Coin For large coins or capsules ✓ medallions up Coin boxes Capsules ✓ Satin certificate to 101 mm (4") Removable for large ribbon ✓ CAPS XL spacing rings ✓ capsules from $ 29.95 from $ 12.95 More information on page 82. More information on page 86. Toll free: (888)269-1513 VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 05 NEW AT LIGHTHOUSE 05 NEW GRANDE “North America” With US or Series ring binder sets Canadian flag ✓ 3-ring binder mechanism ✓ $ 39.95 More information on page 30. NEW NEW GRANDE 6 colors ✓ SH312 For use with and OPTIMA Linen look ✓ Stock Pages GRANDE Blind binders ✓ PUR ring embossing ✓ 6 models ✓ binder sets from $ 37.95 50 sheets $ 19.95 More information on pages 31 and 41. More information on page 34. www.lighthouse.us VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 06 NEW AT 06 LIGHTHOUSE NEW NEW Holds up to Holds 50 Album for 156 tickets ✓ Albums for Geocoins and ✓ Attractive lami - Travel Bugs Tickets Geocoins Attractive lami - nated cover ✓ nated cover ✓ More information on page 46. $ 19.95 More information on page 46. $ 19.95 NEW NEW LED Magnifier 2 lenses ✓ LOGIK Magnetic lock ✓ 2 white LEDs, High capacity with 2.5 1 UV LED ✓ Archive Box while space and 45x Incl. batteries ✓ Mini A5 saving ✓ Magnification from $ 27.95 $ 12.95 More information on page 119. More information on page 38. Toll free: (888)269-1513 VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 07 NEW AT LIGHTHOUSE 07 NEW NEW Made of genuine Accessories Optimal RUSTIKA solid wood ✓ for Challenge protection ✓ Treasure Chest Antique look ✓ Impressive Versatile usage ✓ Coins presentation ✓ Ref. No. 357 453 $ 29.95 More information More information on page 102. on pages 78–79. NEW NEW FINESTRA For 60 bottle MAGIC FRAME Innovative de- caps or cham - sign for front and Presentation pagne tops ✓ Available in back viewing ✓ Frame Magnetic tray ✓ 6 different sizes! 6 sizes ✓ Ref. No. 345 773 $ 36.95 from $ 6.95 More information on page 82. More information on page 103. www.lighthouse.us VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:26 Seite 08 Collection Systems 08 for 2x2" Coin Holders Coin boxes Presentation MB for cases in coin holders mahogany wood grain More information finish for on pages 65–69. coin holders More information on pages 59–62. Ref. No. 310 511 $ 24.95 Ref. No. 340 872 $ 43.95 Sheets for coin holders 2"x2" and 2.5" x 2.5" Coin trays for coin holders More information on page 29. More information on page 74. Ref. No. 324 851 $ 6.95 Ref. No. 320 714 pack of 2 $ 10.95 Box for PRESIDIO coin holders storage box More information on page 95. More information on page 109. Ref. No. 315 511 $ 11.95 Ref. No. 340 969 $ 27.95 All systems (except sheets) also suitable for QUADRUM The systematic square coin capsule More information on pages 65, 87, and 94. Ref. No. diverse $ 5.75 per pack of 10 Toll free: (888)269-1513 VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:27 Seite 09 Collection Systems for QUADRUM XL Holders 09 VOLTERRA VOLTERRA UNO Coin case for Presentation case QUADRUM XL More information on page 104. More information on page 104. Ref. No. 343 227 $ 22.95 Ref. No. 343 229 $ 43.95 NOBILE Coin box for Coin Tray Size L QUADRUM XL Ref. No. TAB Q 67 BL $ 10.95 set of 2 More information on page 99. Coin drawers for QUADRUM XL More information on page 105. Ref. No. 343 234 $ 6.95 Ref. No. 343 232 $ 24.95 per box QUADRUM XL for large coins and medals up to 58 mm diameter QUADRUM XL 5 5 5 More information 2 /8 x 2 /8 x /16" on pages 104–105. (67.25 x 67.25 x 7.8 mm) $ 6.75 per pack of 5 www.lighthouse.us VV M USA EH 2019_USA MK 66 12.11.18 12:27 Seite 10 Collection Systems for 10 Certified Coin Holders Presentation and storage cases in mahogany wood grain finish More information on pages 56, 60, and 63. Coin boxes Matching aluminum coin cases MB XL More information on pages 70–71.
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