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New Member
United States
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I've been keeping a set of gem late-year wheat cents in a Dansco album for about 8 years now. Are there any concerns about using these albums for long-term storage of such coins? Am I putting the original luster at risk? I've heard warnings about storing certain coins in Whitman binders for the long-term, but I don't know to what extent it applies to Dansco products. Any info on this subject would be appreciated.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19931 Posts |
My opinion, but I don't like any of the albums for long term coin storage. My choice is airtite containers.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7123 Posts |
The albums are fine if the albums themselves are stored properly ,, just keep in mind anything that affects the album affects the coins inside . Humidity ,temperature extremes ,dust ,dirt ,and gasses from other paper ,card board and or chemicals which maybe present in the storage location .
My personal preference is airtites .
Metalman
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1541 Posts |
I'm using intercept sheild 2x2s for storing my lincoln proofs.
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Valued Member
United States
470 Posts |
Define long term? 2-3 years or 20 years?
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New Member
 United States
8 Posts |
By long term I mean roughly 15-20 years
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Pillar of the Community
United States
834 Posts |
Dansco will be fine 20 years from now, just store them properly as rick says.
Bruce.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19931 Posts |
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Dansco will be fine 20 years from now, just store them properly as rick says.
Fine is a relative term. LOL Some of the coins will most certainly tone in that Dansco no matter how you store it IMO. If you don't mind that, it's "fine". Personally, I don't want my coins to tone or change in anyway that's why I like airtites. However, I certainly don't have all my coins in airtites because of cost. Make sure you put that whole album in one of those giant Ziplock bags with a dessicant pack. That should really help protect them and slow down the toning. |
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Forum Mom
 United States
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While albums are definitely better than folders, I would recommend Intercept Shields for long-term storage or display. While the albums are nice, they are not airtight, so you will end up with toning eventually. Some people prefer toning, but if you want to keep that bright red luster, please consider going to holders that have a better seal.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The ones with the plastic that slides over the coin can scratch the high details of the coins if moved often. Also you need to check to make sure that the plastic is exactly over the coins. Sometimes the alignment is not correct and coins can be exposed to the air, which in turn leads to coloring your coins. (Toning or tuning the coin from red to brown.)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
834 Posts |
Sultan.
I forgot to welcome you to our forum so I will do that now, the great thing about our forum here is how many different opinions you will get a times. You will find that everyone here is always wiling to help, we all love this hobby of ours we just at times go about collecting in different ways and I for one like that good luck and welcome again.
Bruce.
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New Member
United States
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Thanks, Bruce. And thanks to all who responded, I found your input very helpful.
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