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selym New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 01/25/2013 7:51 pm Hi all, I recently started buying a little silver. I bought some Engelhard prospector 1 oz rounds that were all shiny and new. I put them in a hard plastic case similar to how those rolls from the Mint come. I've stored them at room temperature. I was moving them recently and decided to take a look when I noticed they had what looked like minor stains as if water had pooled and dried on them (it hasn't, just the best way I could describe). It's only been 6 to 8 months so I was a little bummed out. While I am primarily buying for the silver, I'd still like to keep them in the best shape possible. Is there a better way to store them without separating them out and individually encasing them? Thanks, Sel Report this Post to the Staff

basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 01/25/2013 8:06 pm Those sound like milk spots which have nothing to do with how you store them. That has to do with the plancets and how they were cleaned or dried, cant remember which part of the process. But basically if the plancet has that flaw its going to happen, the Canadian mint has that happen to a lot of their Maples as well. And welcome Report this Post to the Staff
samsnate Pillar of the Community Canada 1723 Posts	Posted 01/25/2013 8:19 pm From what you describe, that's what it sounds like too. I'm not sure if even sealing them up in capsules will even slow that down. It sucks if you want your bullion always looking shiny but like you said, silver is still silver. There are other brands that have the same problem here and there. Some (Like the maples) are known for it more than others. Luck of the draw really. By the way. Edited by samsnate 01/25/2013 8:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
selym New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 01/25/2013 8:28 pm Oh well. As long as it's not from anything I'm doing wrong, I guess I won't worry myself about it. Thanks very much for the replies, and the welcome! :) Sel Report this Post to the Staff
GoThunder Pillar of the Community United States 830 Posts	Posted 01/26/2013 10:08 am I wrap mine in silver cloth and with a strip of 3M anti-tarnish paper put them in an air tight container. http://www.silverguard.com/c-6-paci...he-yard.aspx Report this Post to the Staff
GoThunder Pillar of the Community United States 830 Posts	Posted 01/26/2013 10:11 am Oh yeah also never touch them with your fingers, use cotton gloves if you need to handle them. Never store near sewer gas. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 01/26/2013 11:21 pm I don't really care how I sotre bullion silver or gold, don't care if it tarnishes or gets spotty, just as long as it's safe from theft, and chemicals like acids or corrosive agents. Tupperware bins work for me. I don't collect bullion I only keep some as a hedge against inflation. "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 Report this Post to the Staff
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