Coin Storage

Fat Freddy: I wish they were Au

I used panda coins just to demonstrate the size of the case. They are now in a ziplock bag(panda coins cone with Airtites).

I use lighthouse trays in this way so that I can go through my collection easier

Fat Freddy: I'm glad I put your next several hours into a good use

bekiz: Lighthouse Coin tray for 24 coins up to 45 mm

http://www.lighthouse.us/epages/lig...ucts/TAB24BL

I to use a pelican case that can be locked, there waterproof. I also have a safe which is best for water/fire/security. But it's all personal preference to what you like and how often you look at your coins.

It's everyone own preference when come to storing coins.

Here's my method of storing: I pick out a few best looking coins from the tube to store them this way for easy access/view/trading - this also work for 2oz coins/round too:
(Note I don't have huge amount of BU bullion - I have some in tubes as they are the same date/design)
1) I put them in high quality flip (the kind that PCGS give to their coin submitters), either one on each side of the flip or just one coin per flip. Note: This is not airtite but they only worth slight premium. However, if you prefer, you can put your coin in airtite then into the flip.
2) I put those flip contain coins into the standard PCGS slab holder box (standing them up); for each slab-slot, I can fit up to two coins == 40 coins per box. They don't move around a lot.

How much is the cost: FREE or close to FREE - You need to have some large coin show nearby (Especially one with PCGS offering same day service. I realized this a few year back.
1) Go to the coin show on the last day, close to the final hour (the last 2hrs of the show or so), as the dealers cleaning up, they will give away extra boxes, which they can't/don't want to carry back OR they will sell them to you for a few buck/ea.
2) You can also get some plastic flip from PCGS table (asking nicely, best if you are a member and submitting coins).

I do realize that not everyone have a large coin show nearby. The concept is using those standard slab-holder box, you can put your bullion coin in them. They are rigid, sturdy/strong, sizable to carry compare to larger storage. The disadvantage is that you can't see the coins right away as with the tray. The key is the coin (with or without airtite) must be inside the plastic flip so that they don't roll around/slide since the flip and the slab-slot groove will hold them in place.

Another approach: I found a used Dansco Album for silver round (no label on the pages) and that seemed to work out fine for my common round/coins. I haven't tried putting high value bullion such as Lunar/Panda/Britania in yet though.

Silverseker: it's 1450.

it holds 10-12 trays, each has 15 or 24 slots depends on the type you buy

500 pound safe.....Just above my Firearms :)