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CAPSULE CLEAR PLASTIC [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clear plastic capsule
1, record 1, English, clear%20plastic%20capsule
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- capsule of clear plastic 1, record 1, English, capsule%20of%20clear%20plastic
correct
- protective transparent capsule 1, record 1, English, protective%20transparent%20capsule
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, easily opened round plastic envelope into which individually sold numismatic coins or single coins from a series are inserted. It allows easy viewing of the reverse and obverse of a coin without handling, and thus prevents any alteration due to air or hand contact. 1, record 1, English, - clear%20plastic%20capsule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The transparent capsule can be part of a frame for insertion into a display case. 1, record 1, English, - clear%20plastic%20capsule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Protective transparent capsule for an individual coin. 1, record 1, English, - clear%20plastic%20capsule
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capsule de plastique transparent
1, record 1, French, capsule%20de%20plastique%20transparent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capsule transparente 1, record 1, French, capsule%20transparente
correct, feminine noun
- capsule protectrice transparente 1, record 1, French, capsule%20protectrice%20transparente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe ouvrable, de forme ronde et de matière plastique transparente, dans laquelle on insère chacune des pièces de collection vendues à l'unité ou faisant partie d'un ensemble de luxe pour lequel un coffret de présentation a été spécialement conçu. Elle permet de bien voir l'avers et le revers de la pièce tout en évitant l'effet oxydant de l'air ou toute réaction chimique du métal au contact de la sueur des mains. 1, record 1, French, - capsule%20de%20plastique%20transparent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La capsule transparente peut être moulée à même un cadre. 1, record 1, French, - capsule%20de%20plastique%20transparent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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