2x2 Worthy?

One way to look at it is coins with a numismatic premium to keep them safe.

In terms of what makes a 2x2 worthy though its really whether you say it is or not. If you like it and want to put it in 1 go right ahead, you dont need approval to do it all that matters is its important to you

I did the exact same thing and I'm sure most others have as well. I do think it did help though seeing how they looked in the 2x2 and side by side helped figure out what I like and what to look for

I use 2X2 flips, so if I change my mind about having a coin in a 2X2, I can just use the 2X2 for another coin. That said, in addition to putting all silver in 2X2's, I have put a few new BU coins in 2X2's that I want to protect from scratching. I've also put a few Wheaties that I've found in circulation in 2X2's.

I've been putting 2009 cents and Westward Journey nickels in Ziplock bags, with the intention of keeping only the highest-grade specimens.

Oh, and who remembers 35 mm film canisters? My daughter took a photography class last year in which she used a 35 mm film camera, and I had her save the plastic film canisters. They're perfect for storing and organizing the coins that are worth putting aside but not quite worth a 2X2. I have a bunch of ATB Quarters in film canisters, along with some pre-1950 (non-war) nickels--n short, coins I find in circulation that I want to keep but aren't worth making a big deal out of.

And one more thing. I have recently started selling coins at local auctions. I have found that I can put 5 Buffalo's in a bag and get $5 for the bag. I can put each of those Buff's in a 3 cent 2x2 and get $3-$5 each for them. So a 2x2 can add perceived value to someone at a live auction.

As the others have said, that is entirely up to you. Many of my coins are in 2x2s. Many are in plastic tubes. Then there are the really nice ones that get individual air tights or slabs. If YOU don't think the coin is worth the effort and space of a 2x2, then there ya go.

I agree as well. If you like a coin, for whatever reason, you should do what you can to protect it.

Years ago, I bought an expensive coin, $475 at the time. It had stayed in the original 2x2 until I sent it to ANACS. More so for authentication
than for sale, but eventually it will be sold. It is sometimes counterfeited. (1913-s quarter)

I also bought a coin, in a 2x2, from a dealer who told me that there was a minor scratch on it. Another $450. I sent it to ANACS as well.
The holder gave it full VF-20 grade and notated "scratch" on the label. It has since been cracked open and it now resides in a Dansco.
Every dealer that I showed it to asked the same question, "Where is the scratch?" (1885 nickel)

So, every coin is a choice when it comes to protection. A personal one.

"I have found that I can put 5 Buffalo's in a bag and get $5 for the bag. I can put each of those Buff's in a 3 cent 2x2 and get $3-$5 each for them. So a 2x2 can add perceived value to someone at a live auction."

A VERY interesting observation. There is added value. It shows that someone cared enough about the coin to protect it.

Thank you, Tim

I know they used to, as the coins my father 2x2ed in the 60's and 70's have different colors. Not sure if they still do.