What Are The Side Effects Of Improper Storage?

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SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 08/23/2015 11:53 pm I guess it depends on the coin? What can happen to coins? Report this Post to the Staff

BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 08/24/2015 12:56 am Speaking environmentally and within reason: Gold and silver coins are highly resistant to damage with copper/bronze/brass coins being much more reactive. There are numerous sources of information on the preservation of coins so I'll let it go at that. Enjoy and protect your coins realizing they are made of durable metals designed to last. Some ancients are testimony of that and incredible to behold. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/24/2015 07:22 am I'll say this in as few words as possible; Humidity ,Wet, Damp, Sulpha ,PVC. NOT GOOD ! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 08/24/2015 09:05 am Side effects are strictly dependent on how the coins are stored, the amount of humidity in the air, and any contact the coins may have with corrosive agents such as the platicizer in old cheap flips or sulfur content in paper or cardboard. If you ask a more specific question I'm sure we can give more precise answers. Otherwise, you could literally write a book on the "side effects". Report this Post to the Staff
museumguy Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 08/24/2015 09:23 am Here is a link to the American Institute for Conservation in Washington, DC. It covers the problems that all metal artifacts face, many of which are applicable to coins. Steve S. http://www.conservation-us.org/abou....VdsaW7TP-mx Report this Post to the Staff
jdmern Pillar of the Community United States 1949 Posts	Posted 08/24/2015 09:37 am Quote: I guess it depends on the coin? What can happen to coins? All depends on the metal... Certain metals, such as zinc and iron are especially susceptible... As I began obtaining more of the German Notgeld pieces, which are primarily zinc and iron, I have begun storing the pieces with silica gel packs in the 2x2 boxes in the safe... Boardwalk Numismatics http://stores.ebay.com/jdmern/ https://boardwalknumismatics.com Report this Post to the Staff
SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 08/24/2015 09:40 am Thanks for the link, I guess I will start asking questions later. Gotta go to school. Report this Post to the Staff
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