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I read on another forum that one can use a Brillo pad to scratch the surface of a modern clad cent (increasing its reaction areas) to create a sacrificial cent. These cents can then be placed in a coin storage container (slab box) to attract any hydrogen sulide, or other atmospheric contaminants. Once they turn red-brown it is time to replace them.
This is designed to replicate the abilities of the Intercept Shield boxes. Is this a common method? Has anyone used this with success?
Thanks.
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That's the first I've heard of that but it doesn't sound like it would work to me.
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Pillar of the Community
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A desiccant pouch would probably be more beneficial
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Bedrock of the Community
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Absolutely it works! I prefer an normal copper cent over a zincoln. I put one in the sealed ziplock with my coins. Copper will react with hydrogen sulfide and many other gaseous substances. I also put desiccant in the ziplock. The more layers and other protection, the BETTER!
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This topic is a followup to my previous post "What Step am I Missing Here?".. I use the 40 gram silica gel canister for the moisture, but that does not get rid of any other gaseous substances..
Thad, do you simply put the cent in the Ziploc or do you use something to scratch the surface of the cent first?
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Bedrock of the Community
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I never have used any sort of moisture absorbing substances. Most of my coins are in Whitman Albums and those inside a Zip Lock bag. The more expensive Albums are in doubled Zip Lock Bags. As I place an Album in the Zip Lock bag, I push out as much ait as possible then fold it over. Been doing this for as long as they have made Zip Lock Bags and I used plain old fashened plastic bags prior to that. I've never had a coin go bad yet.
If your worried about Hydrogen Sulfide gasses, you may really have a massive problem other than with coins.
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07/19/2012 5:12 pm
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If your worried about Hydrogen Sulfide gasses, you may really have a massive problem other than with coins.  Nothing a little Beano can't take care of. http://www.beanogas.com/ |
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I guess I will stop storing these coins in the bathroom..  So this doesn't get lost.. Thad, do you simply put the cent in the Ziploc or do you use something to scratch the surface of the cent first? |
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If you rough it up with steelwool, it will increase the surface area allowing it scavenge more gas. You don't have to, but it helps. I just wash it well with dish soap and water.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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07/20/2012 01:14 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I keep my coins in flips, which are stored in a shoebox. The shoebox came with an "anti moisture/mould" strip attached. Now you know why I keep them in that particular shoebox!
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How about using old worn out sneakers to prevent mold in your safe.
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Just about any boat of size has sacrificial anode plates on them. These plates corrode instead of the haul, and then are replaced as needed.
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If you rough it up with steelwool, it will increase the surface area allowing it scavenge more gas. You don't have to, but it helps. I just wash it well with dish soap and water. Then why not just drill holes in Copper washers and use the filings for that purpose? Shy waste a coin when you can buy an entire box of Copper Washers for a cheap price at Harbor Frieght. |
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That would work even better Carl! Copper filings have a huge surface area.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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I totally picked the silica packets out of a new box of hard candy at work and promptly demanded that if anyone finds them hiding in other boxes, they lay them aside for me. I have six nice-sized packets (they look like about the size you'd get in a brand-new suitcase--where the heck are they storing this candy, the rainforest?) sitting in my shoebox now.
JUST TRY TO GET PAST ME, MOISTURE. JUST YOU *TRY.*
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Posted 07/19/2012 3:14 pm
