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I have my coins in a dansco album with a slip cover is that a good long term storage solution for my Lincoln Cent. Thanks for the advice. Edited by doccholliday
09/07/2013 11:21 am
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Dansco album is good, with slip cover is good too, but they also depend on where they are stored. Mine are in a closed safe with dehumidifier packs that I recharge.
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New Member
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Thanks for your input. I have some coins stored in my vintage oak teachers desk in a hidden drawer and my others on main level closet.
Edited by doccholliday
09/07/2013 11:29 am
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Remember humidity, heat and light (direct sunlight) are the worst enemies of coins especially copper, then silver, gold is probably one of the most stable metals around. Keep away from those three elements and you should be okay. For long term storage I'd recommend placing the album in a sealed poly bag or large Ziploc bag then put it into a Tupperware tub and seal it up with desiccant inside. Layers upon layers of protection are the single best thing you can do in terms of long term storage. Of course this doesn't help in viewing or displaying the coin collection.
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Thanks for the info. As soon as I get the last coin I need which is the 1909 s vdb then I will ziplock it and gel it in a Tupperware . Maybe there is a way I can mummify the dansco album  |
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...but they also depend on where they are stored. This.  My oldest Dansco albums are coming up on 29 years of age. No problems, no regrets.  |
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I know you were just joking about mummifying it, but one option I have heard a few people talk about is using those vacuum sealers for food or storage to store the coins. Of course, it might get expensive if you take the album out and want to look at it often since then you need to reseal it. Just a modern suggestion for "mummification" haha.
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I like Dansco albums. As westcoin pointed out, humidity is a big factor in damaging coins. Chemicals are another big one (gases and such).
I see the majority of our membership state side, are midwest and back east.
Out west, humidity is really of no concern but heat is.
I would use moisture absorbant packs if humidity is an issue.
I also like the idea of large ziplock bags sealed in a clear tupperware container.
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I live in Hawaii and theres a lot of humidity in Wahiawa... I also wondered about this and would like to thank the OP and the others that answered the questions... precaite it bunches... PEACE...
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I use primarily Whitman Classic Albums. Some are really old, not sure exactly. Usually all are in Zip Lock Plastic bags with as much air pushed out as possible. Then any excess material is folded over. Adding substances to absorb moisture is OK but you have to remember that such items do NOT absorb moisture forever. They must be replaced occationally or may actually just stop being usefull. I've never added such items to mine and never had a problem and I do live in a high humidity area.
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