Abstract: Provided is a collectable display device, including at least one display panel having at least one user accessible opening for housing and displaying at least one collectable object. The display panel is configured to be connected or connectable to at least one auxiliary panel having visual markings relating to at least one collectable. The collectable display device also includes an electronic solid-state flash memory data storage device that is non-detachably secured to the auxiliary panel, and the solid-state flash memory device is having sufficient storage capacity to record and store at least one digital picture image associated with at least one appearance characteristic of at least one collectable object. In operation, the solid-state flash memory device is readable by an electronic device physically and electronically connected to the solid-state flash memory device. In some embodiments, the collectable object is a coin, a stamp, or a sports card, or the like.
Abstract: A protection, authentication, identification device for a collectable object is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one collectable object to provide protection and preservation of said collectable object. The holder is further formed to resist disassembly and separation with the collectable object, once it is assembled. The protection, authentication, identification device also comprises a data storage device which comprises data of at least one stored digital image of the collectable object. The data storage device is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication, identification device. And, the data storage device is compatible with a standard computer system for display and inspection of the digital image of the collectable object by a user to aid the user in the authentication of the collectable object. In some embodiments, for example, the collectable object is a coin.