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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It can be tough to figure out a good organized system for holding your coins. I went to a local not for profit 2nd hand store and was able to get 12 of these old projector slide cases for a buck each. the 2x2 flips fit perfect in them. Then I put a sponge seal around inside the lid along with silica packs to keep the moisture out. I'm curious as are other's I'm sure to see what has been devised for storing. Cheers all.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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This might get more hitys in the Maine form, you should request for it to be moved.
I use 2x2s and binders. I want to get some boxes. Maybe the old boxes cigarette tubes came in?
Since I collect trade tokens I usually break my binder into province, county, alphabetical and then chronologicaly. Nova Scotia, CBRM, Sydney, 1967 centennial (example).
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
1049 Posts |
Thanks Harmonica that's a good idea, glad the binders work good for you, cheers.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
9792 Posts |
The slide storage boxes can work you just need to be sure humidity is non existent as these are usually metal (folded steel) and can rust eventually. I use Pelican Cases 2x2 and 1.5x1.5 dealer boxes, Dansco Album, 2x2 and 1.5x1.5 mylar flips, 2x2 paper envelopes, slab boxes, tuperware bins and a big bad safe packed with desiccant.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
856 Posts |
I use a traditional mahogany coin cabinet made for me by Peter Nichols. Depending on what size recesses you choose for the trays it will hold up to 200 coins.  . |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
548 Posts |
I've been considering getting one of those Nichols cabinets for a while now. I think you might have finally tipped me over the edge, Tom.
They look exquisite.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
One method is to store your coins in such a way so that they do not corrode, tarnish, stain, tone, etc.  Note this is possibly the best way to make them last, last, last |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
856 Posts |
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One method is to store your coins in such a way so that they do not corrode, tarnish, stain, tone, etc.
Note this is possibly the best way to make them last, last, last  Quote:
I've been considering getting one of those Nichols cabinets for a while now. I think you might have finally tipped me over the edge, Tom. By coincidence I've just put in an order for a drawer for mine. They make medal cabinets where the tray is like a drawer and twice the depth of a standard coin one and I thought 'Now there's somewhere to pop receipts, envelopes and other paperwork that doesn't fit in the recesses!' £10+post doesn't seem bad for something made to order and stained to match my existing trays. Cabinets also come up at auction or through dealers .. sometimes a cheaper way to buy one. But then of course you don't always get a choice in what size recesses you will find. Just an idea though. . |
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