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Corbe Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 03:01 am I spotted just a bit of white mold on one of my boxes in my safe. So I was taking everything out and wiping down the boxes and everything having a look in general, when I came across a particular box from The Royal Mint ("The 400th Anniversary of the Voyage of the Mayflower"). The exterior box material is now horrifically rough and looks weird and eaten away, and I believe it to be the source of the problem. I am going to throw it (what the actual black box slides into) into the trash. Anyone experience this before? Edit: also the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set box exterior sleeve was looking nutritious, and when I wiped it, the corners took damage, unlike other sleeves. Edited by Corbe 02/26/2024 03:19 am Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 04:04 am You may want to put a desiccate in your safe. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19230 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 07:08 am A photo or two of the items involved might be interesting for us to look at. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 11:16 am I have not noticed any problems with my Mayflower or Pride of Two Nations two-piece sets and associated materials. Photos of your findings would be nice, but I understand it may be difficult if you have already put them in the garbage. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 11:26 am What type of safe do you have? it is 'water' or moisture proof? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 2:55 pm Mold needs 55% humidity to start growing so keep your safe below that for best results. Like John1 stated - add some desiccant packets. EDIT: And get a humidity monitor too. Edited by Marv65 02/26/2024 2:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Corbe Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 02/26/2024 9:26 pm So I did some reading. Apparently "too full" desiccant will re-humidify your container when the weather warms up. My safe has a seal, but I believe it's more about water resistance in the event of a fire + water, and not air tight. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 02/27/2024 11:48 am Quote: Apparently "too full" desiccant will re-humidify your container when the weather warms up. Yes, you need to monitor and recharge when necessary. Most desiccant packs can be recharged in a warm oven. 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
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6619 Posts	Posted 02/27/2024 12:44 pm Someone on this forum suggested this. I love it https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ie=UTF8&th=1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 02/27/2024 1:02 pm pretty nice de-humidifier - thanks for posting that item.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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