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Valued Member
Cyprus
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capsules is another good method of storage.
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New Member
Australia
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Hello to all - haven't posted on this forum before but have lurked for a while. Can't get back on the old ACBO forum as I updated information and have never received confirmation of the changes - so can't log on. Anyway - glad to see someone mention capsules as a storage method. I have been systematically changing my storage from 2x2s to capsules as I have had quite a few bad experiences with them - particularly with separation of self-adhesive 2x2s and consequent spoling of the coin. I also stored many coins that were housed in 2x2s in the Numis books that have spaces for 60 2x2s, but noticed discoloration of the coins over a period of time - slight iridescence and incipient toning. While some of this is quite attractive, it does indicate deterioration of the coin's surface. So I made the decision to change and have not regretted it. Handling is much simpler and it's almost impossible to damage coins - although storage of the capsules requires additional investment in trays or boxes and more storage space. Also, the fact that capsules are airtight means that the coin stays exactly as it was when it was encapsulated. While this doesn't prevent spoilage from factors that were already present on the coin - such as fingerprints or other unseen contaminants - it does mean that a coin that is perfect when it goes in stays that way. I have been using them for years now and my collection has never changed. They are a bit expensive as an initial investment but I can thoroughly recommend them,
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New Member
Australia
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eccentric its a pleasure to see you here,your brilliant research in coins will be valued here
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New Member
Australia
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Many thanks for the welcome - looking forward to participating in the discussions.
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Valued Member
Cyprus
349 Posts |
I agree.. best to avoid those self adhesive 2x2's.
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Valued Member
Australia
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I agree. I have a coin at home in a sticky 2x2 (came that way from a purchase) and I will be removing it soon.
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
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Many thanks,
Very helpful,
Good to know all the factors to be aware of in protecting coins.
Also great storage solutions to look into.
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Valued Member
Australia
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What about the single coin capsules that the RAM uses (like the recent royal engagement/wedding UNC cards)? should I be taking the coins out of them?
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Valued Member
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Best to leave as is and store in zip lock bags food grade non pvc.Glad brand snap locks are perfect
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Those capsules you speak of Steve are just fine. They are made of a hard HDPE -high density polyethylene, a perfectly safe plastic and not pvc.
I also use food grade ziplock bags for bulkier storage of items that won't go into albums. They are a type of polyethylene also.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Hi, I thought I would share what I decided to go with in the storage of my coin collection. I went with an Anzac biscuit tin, it's the perfect height for 2x2s, plus I don't have to worry about any plastic problems.  Also I was putting coins in zip bags, and the $1 coins that were in contact with the polyethylene now have spotted surfaces on them, it didn't affect my other coins like the 50c, I am guessing it was something with the aluminium bronze that the bags had an reaction with. Luckily the other coins were wrapped in tissues inside the zip bags and only the spare one on the outside was affected, but it peeved me off a little. So zippy bags and $1 coins are not good together, wrap your coins in tissue first. Haven't tried lunch bags yet, I might be changing my bulk coins to the bank bags as I haven't had any problems with them, they might be made of a different type of polyethylene. Edited by Australian coin
06/29/2011 11:02 pm
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Valued Member
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I keep the dollar coins in the folder and have had no problems with spotting or toning when stored in food grade zip lock bags.Environment such as humidity and exposed conditions before purchase have influence as well.
The al/br coins are very sensitive and prone to toning and spotting,the Cupro Nickel coins ie 5c 10c 20c 50c hold their lustre very nicely with just basic storage
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Valued Member
Australia
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Thanks Purple Penny - that puts my mind to rest. I called the RAM but they didn't know, said they would call me back but haven't as yet. I had assumed that they were the same material as the mint set blister packs introduced in '84 and the coins in those from that era are well preserved but thought that I would check just in case...
thanks again.
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Valued Member
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steve,RAM may get back to you but don't expect a real answer
RAM is just another government run business that manufactures coins not storage solutions
Rennicks or Purple Penny have the best advice for long term storage options,RAM do not even care or know
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Valued Member
Australia
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Hi Wesley, LOL - I see I am not the only one 'disappointed' with the RAM's customer service from time to time! If one manufactures and sells a collectible item, it would be reasonable to assume that one knows all the parts that make up the item and that the packaging would not damage the long term quality of the collectible - it seems that this thought hasn't occurred to the RAM customer service team... maybe they should put a collector in charge!
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