Storing Silver $0.05 Coins

We actually need pics.

I'm sorry. I didn't realize that there was more than one size of Canadian 5 cent pieces made of silver.

I'm talking about the Victorias made from 1858-1901; the Edward VII that ran from 1902-1910; and the George V from 1911-1936.

They are similar to the Half Dimes the US issued.

This is a stock image, not my coin, but it is representative.

actually they ran until 1921. however the 1921 was recalled, so this one is extremely rare. the current size nickel started in 1922.


i would recommend 2x2's and a binder

Also, look into 1.5x1.5 cardboard-mylar holders. I really prefer the look of them for small coins like these, compared to 2x2s which are way too big for such small coins IMHO. The binder pages hold 30 1.5x1.5s instead of the 20 2x2s so you can view 50% more coins with each turn of the page, which is pleasing to the eye.

This is helpful. I have used some distilled water, but I am suspicious of remaining goop.

I will try out the acetone.

Also, I see what you mean about looking lost in a 2x2. These are tiny.

On the other hand, I don't know that I love the idea of cardboard, either.

I have no supplies now. I may do myself a favor by driving to a city large enough to have an actual store so I can see what the various storage types look like in person.

Thanks very much.

Forgive me okiecorner, but I have to disagree on needing to go to a hardware store to get the acetone. Being a former chemistry teacher, I am familiar with technicalities of the subject.

The bottles of acetone I showed is inexpensive, 100% pure acetone, and has no perfumes or coloring.

Technical part:
There is no such thing as an actual 100% pure chemical. "Lab grade" chemicals are "even more" 100% pure, but still have the tiniest little bit of impurities. We cannot screen out every atom.

You will even note on 100% pure acetone that there is an additive called Denatonium Benzoate. It is the most bitter substance known, and this chemical is added so people won't drink the acetone.

Ten parts per million (!) are all that is needed/added. The technical definition of "pure" acetone allows for 5000 parts per million, b/c again, we cannot make a perfectly pure substance. Even as soon as something is exposed to the atmosphere, there are contaminants that can enter the solution. But we still call these chemicals 100% pure.

The Walmart (and all other non-lab-grade-quality, 100% pure acetone) is (incredibly!) well within tolerance levels for acetone to be called "pure."

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Thanks for this info okiecoiner.

The first time I bought mine I checked Home Depot and Lowes paint departments and, at least where I am, the paint department acetone was more expensive per oz. So I bought a number of the bottles in Wal Mart's health and beauty department since they were a good price.

And just like you said, the local drug stores like CVS were more expensive than the Wal-mart bottle.

When I eventually need more, I will try to remember to check again.