Abstract: A holder of molded plastic material for retaining a coin or medallion in centrally spaced relation from the walls of a square perimetric frame by means of four equally spaced slightly curved resilient projections extending inwardly from the walls. The projections are molded integrally with the walls of rectangular section, and are of the same height as the latter. The thickness of the projections diminish from their junctions with the walls, and the rectangular cross-sections thereof diminish correspondingly towards their ends. The resulting flexibility of the projections makes possible the pressing thereof against the periphery of a small coin or medallion. The lengths of the projections may be varied so that when they are short, the outer ends thereof are pressed against the peripheral wall of a coin at uniformly displaced points. A holder with longer projections permits the retention of a coin of smaller size by the yieldable convex edges of the projections against spaced points of the periphery.

Abstract: A container of molded plastic material for storing, shipping or displaying precious gems, coins or other small valuable articles which require special handling. The container is comprised of three separate components,--a base providing a seat or storage receptacle for one or more of the articles, a rockable cover therefor, and a latch for locking the cover in its closed position. The cover may be fused to the base in the latter position if an additional factor of safety is desired to prevent tampering with the articles in the course of transit. A portion of the base may be used for bearing indicia and advertising matter relevant to the articles.