Getting Coins Out Of Newer Mint Set Packaging

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TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 10/20/2013 7:37 pm What is the easiest way to crack open the mint sets with this new packaging they've had for the last few years? I remember ordering the 2007 set back then and I remember I had heck of a time busting the coins out of the package safely. Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 10/20/2013 7:53 pm Wrap the case in a clean towel, and break it with pliers. Do this at floor level, so that the coins will not fall. Some proof set cases can be carefully prized open, with little or no damage, and therefore can be re used. This can be done with older Royal Mint cases. Think first, about how you will proceed. Australian mint sets come in stiff blister packaging, and a hefty pair of scissors is all that is needed to release the coins. Just be careful if using dress making scissors. They are expensive to buy, and the bearing can be bruised. If that happens, the wife or daughter will NOT be happy! The scissors may not cut fine material after that. Tin snips may be a better option for domestic peace. Edited by sel_69l 10/20/2013 8:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 10/20/2013 7:56 pm I cut around them as I remove them. If you take the 4 edges off you can separate the plastic but I divide it down further so they dont just spill everywhere. Once you remove the parts holding it together you can pull it apart, I leave extra space around the coin so theres some cardboard to work with and have the coins being held in the plastic removing the other piece. Once thats off you can just flip it over onto a piece of paper and if it doesn't fall out the plastic gives you an area you can apply force pushing it out without touching the actual coin. Report this Post to the Staff
TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 09:51 am Are you saying cutting the corners around the mint set? I remember I had a rough time pulling the plastic apart after I removed the cardboard. Report this Post to the Staff
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