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Peele New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 1:44 pm Hi, my name is Peele and I live in Midlothian, Virginia. I looked around the forum and did not know where to post something like the issue below: I have numerous coins to inventory and have been purchasing 2x2 coin flaps. I just ordered some more nickel flaps that are smaller in diameter than the originals I had ordered. First diameter flaps: 22.3mm (.877in) Just received flaps: 21.7mm (.855in) My nickels measure: 21.2mm (.835in) Now, stapling results in almost 50% of coins perforating the Mylar. With only 0.5mm (.020in) tolerance failure upon stapling occurs. What should be the proper diameter as quarter flaps seem too large? I have written the supplier without any response? Please, help? Thank you, Peele Edited by Peele 08/15/2015 1:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff

BadToTheBone Pillar of the Community United States 1795 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 4:04 pm I've never seen different size flaps maybe because personally I don't use them and I'm not even sure if their safe for long term storage. You can buy albums that will let you see both sides of the coin but being I'm not sure what your purpose is with the coin flaps. So let me tell you something that I can do...Welcome to CCF and I hope someone can shed some light on your subject. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do; that is what collecting is all about...there is no certain way one must collect and store their coins. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4593 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 4:10 pm The opening in the cardboard of the holder needs to be just a little bit larger than the coin, so that it holds the coin securely without too much pressure nor too little (too little lets the coin move). I don't like the idea of stapling further from the hole, that too allows the coin to move. Best I can offer is to try another supplier / manufacturer. As this isn't really a new member greeting ( BTW), I'm going to ask mods to move it to the general area - maybe we'll get more exposure to your Q. Feel free to pop back into Welcome and tell us a little more about yourself. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
Bob Levi Valued Member Canada 488 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 9:58 pm Is it possable they sent you dime holders? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 08/15/2015 11:37 pm to the Community! I moved your welcome post to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Strach-Man Valued Member Canada 491 Posts	Posted 08/16/2015 10:10 am I always when I put my coin's in a 2x2 holders use larger flaps, this way I have room to see the rim of the coin. So if I'm putting a penny in a 2x2 I use a nickel 2x2 doing this I see all of the coin and it does not look crowded in the 2x2 Report this Post to the Staff
valleyco Valued Member 109 Posts	Posted 08/18/2015 11:57 am I am not familiar with the term "flap". I assume it is the same as a cardboard 2X2 that has a mylar window and is stapled together. Some brands use thin cardboard and mylar and are more susceptible to tearing. I use and recommend Cowens brand. They have thicker cardboard and mylar. Valleycoin.com sells them. I also prefer matching the size of the coin to the size of the opening. I think the coins look neater and more organized in the proper size 2X2. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 08/18/2015 5:20 pm I use the Quarter sized ones for Quarters and Nickels. I use the Cent sized ones for Cents and Dimes. I use the Large Dollar sized ones for Large Dollars and Half Dollars. Report this Post to the Staff
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