Has Anyone Experienced Toning, Yellowing, Etc. With Different Protectors?

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Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 08:43 am I'm in the process now of protecting my coins for the long-term (say, 5-10 years). I was wondering if anyone has experienced problems (e.g., toning, yellowing, etc.) when storing coins in the following: * cardboard 2x2 flips with mylar protectors * mylar 2x2 flips with double pockets (e.g., BCW) * ziploc non-PVC bags * Airtites Thank you in advance! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 08:52 am Most toning issues are with heat and humidity, not the holders. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 09:04 am If your talking about yellowing of 2x2 cardboard holders then yes ; If they are stored for a very long time in a poor environment . I also might add rusting of the staples with the yellowing in damp locations . Report this Post to the Staff
Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 09:06 am Thanks Tbop. I should have been more clear. I am interested in finding out if the coins themselves experience any toning, yellowing, or other types of "damage" if left in the different coin protectors I listed in my original post. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 196880 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 10:32 am Your holders are okay as long as you remember location, location, location! Steady temperature and low humidity are your friends. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34567 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 12:06 pm @hid, I have used stapled 2x2s for multiple decades and have not had any issues with them causing toning or discoloration. Added: I do keep little envelopes of desiccant in the boxes with the 2x2s. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 08/31/2022 12:11 pm Thanks Spence. I'm quite tempted to place my coins in 2x2 cardboard mylar flips. But multiple website discourage use of these flips, especially valuable ones. So I thought I'd ask if anyone has experienced "damage" to their coins when using the different storage options. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9811 Posts	Posted 09/01/2022 11:20 am Check this thread out. I put most of the ways I store coins. http://goccf.com/t/370336 I mainly use 2x2 Mylar flips stored in single and double row boxes with desiccant packs and again into Tupperware or Pelican cases, with yet more desiccant then in a safe at home. Food safe containers should be fine for long term storage. Just remember you need to check in on them regularly at least 2-3 times each year. (I live in a humid area now, Texas vs. Colorado where I started collecting). Dark and dry storage environment - that is the key to not having problems as well as archival safe holders. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Edited by westcoin 09/01/2022 11:23 am Report this Post to the Staff
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