Coin container and display device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention include a method and apparatus for holding and/or displaying one or more collectible items. The one or more collectible items may include one or more coins. The apparatus may comprise a display card having at least one aperture therethrough and at least one container within the at least one aperture wherein the at least one container is capable of containing the at least one collectible item, and wherein the at least one container is rotatable within the at least one aperture relative to the display card and the at least one collectible item is removable from the display device without damaging or destroying any portion of the display device.

1 . A display device for housing at least one collectible item, comprising: 
 a display card having at least one aperture therethrough; and    at least one container disposed in the at least one aperture, wherein the at least one container is capable of releasably retaining the at least one collectible item, and    wherein the at least one container is rotatable within the at least one aperture relative to the display card and the at least one collectible item is removable from the display device without damaging or destroying any portion of the display device.    
   
   
       2 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the container maintains the at least one collectible item in a stationary position relative to the container.  
   
   
       3 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a base member having a first cavity therein and a lid member having a second cavity therein.  
   
   
       4 . The display device of  claim 3 , wherein the base member and lid member are capable of fitting together to releasably retain the at least one collectible item therein within a pocket formed by cooperation of the first and second cavities.  
   
   
       5 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the container is disposed on one side of the aperture and at least a portion of the container is disposed on an opposite side of the aperture.  
   
   
       6 . The display device of  claim 5 , wherein the container comprises a first flange maintaining at least a portion of the container on one side of the aperture and a second flange maintaining at least a portion of the container on the opposite side of the aperture.  
   
   
       7 . The display device of  claim 6 , wherein the display card is sandwiched between the first and second flanges.  
   
   
       8 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the container is constructed from a semi-rigid material.  
   
   
       9 . The display device of  claim 8 , wherein the semi-rigid material is polyethylene terepthalate.  
   
   
       10 . A container for holding a coin, comprising: 
 a base member having a first cavity formed therein; and    a lid member having a second cavity formed therein, wherein the base member and lid member are capable of snapping together so that the first and second cavities form a pocket capable of releasably holding the coin in a non-rotatable position, and    wherein the lid and base members are releasable from one another after snapping together without damaging the lid member, base member, or coin.    
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein an inner sidewall of the base member which at least partially defines the first cavity retains the coin within the first cavity.  
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein an outer sidewall of the base member and a sidewall of the lid member cooperate to prevent the lid member and base member from movement relative to one another when the base member and lid member are snapped together.  
   
   
       13 . A method for housing a collectible item, comprising: 
 providing a container having a base member and a lid member;    placing the collectible item between the base member and lid member;    snapping the base member and lid member together so that the collectible item rests within a pocket formed in the container; and    holding the collectible item in a set position within the container using the base and lid members, wherein the base and lid members are releasable from one another after snapping them together without damaging the container or the collectible item.    
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the collectible item is not rotatable relative to the container after snapping the base member and lid member together.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising removing the collectible item from the container without damaging the collectible item or the container.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising: 
 providing a display card; and    snapping the base member and lid member together wherein the base member and lid member are disposed on opposite sides of the display card.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the container is rotatable relative to the display card.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the collectible item is not rotatable relative to the container.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising rotating the container relative to the display card.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising removing the collectible item from the container without damaging the container, coin, or display card.