On 14 Jul 2005 08:07:03 -0700, "EdG" wrote:

Does anyone know of a pen/Ink that will write permanently on finished
surfaces?

Japanese calligraphy pens - cheap plastic ones from Sakura or similar
(any good stationer). They use archival-grade pigment based inks and
will last as long as necessary. They're also resistant to bleeding, if
you apply most solvents over them.

Chris Becksvoort (?) glues one of that year's nickels in place.