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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi,
Does anyone have any ideas on replacing the pliofilm cover on a 1957 set in the original cardboard holder? I recently acquired one that has a small tear and was hoping I could replace it with something similar.
Thanks. Edited by lenver
04/20/2017 5:50 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think that thin mylar would be about the closest you can get. Mylar is coin safe.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
581 Posts |
I know a couple dealersput the sets into seran wrap, others out it into a large Bill holder and then wrap it. Whatever floats your boat :)
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Valued Member
 Canada
121 Posts |
Although the pliofilm is damaged the coins cannot be removed from the cardboard without causing further damage to the film. In this state there is no doubt that all the coins are the original that left the mint in the holder in 1957. Would the integrity of the set be compromised if I took them out of the original cardboard and put them into a Capital plastics holder? Is it better to leave them in the Cardboard and re-cover them?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I'd personally break the set out of the cardboard, it won't affect value. would you mind posting pictures of the set?
Feel free to call me Will.
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Valued Member
Canada
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@ thedollarman. I am currently away from home but I will post some pictures tomorrow for those that are interested.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3733 Posts |
it will certainly affect value once it is out of the original packaging.. if you have just a small tear , just cover it with a small piece of plastic wrap..the set will still be original..
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think if the coins are superb with cameos you could remove them, but if they are of more common grades and lacking cameos you may be better to leave them original.
I think what dollar man said is right to post photos
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Valued Member
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I would be inclined to place some clear acetate sheet on either side, and staple or tape into place. Cut the acetate sheet to about 0.5 mm less in width and length.
Optional to leave the remaining Pliofilm in place; it will provide some extra protection anyway.
Acetate sheet is used in some food packaging and has no plasticisers and chlorine that can contaminate food, and so should be quite safe for coin storage.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My '59 set is still in the cardboard with what I assumed was the original pliofilm but most of the silvers have toned quite a bit. The dime is completely dark.
Is it likely that it's not the original wrapper? I don't think I have a photo and it's packed in the safe at the moment and I'm not going to dig it out.
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Posted 04/20/2017 8:03 pm
