Cracking Open RCM / Royal Canadian Mint Capsules

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justanothercoinaddict Valued Member United States 467 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 09:11 am What's a safe way to open those sealed capsules containing RCM dollars from the '70's? I want to remove a couple of encapsulated coins for my Elizabeth II album. I'm reluctant to use brute force for fear of damaging the coins. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

1960NYGiants Pillar of the Community United States 666 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 09:41 am The capsules are snap tight holders. You should be able to wiggle them apart. Gene LM of RCNA Member of CATC Report this Post to the Staff
mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9150 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 09:56 am I can usually get my finger nail in the joint and wiggle it apart. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 10:35 am Razor blade in crack. Lift one side of the blade up. Report this Post to the Staff
Alex A Pillar of the Community 710 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 12:20 pm Generally you can wiggle (or twist the opposite halves) with your fingers and open. Lately I've been finding some capsules are loose and open when picking up the coin. Not sure if these originally came that way or gradually worked themselves loose. Report this Post to the Staff
justanothercoinaddict Valued Member United States 467 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 4:11 pm Thanks everyone. Report this Post to the Staff
Quatchi Valued Member Canada 228 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 5:15 pm In my experience with these capsules, many seem to have been glued together at some point, making them extremely difficult to open. Unfortunately, I don't have any tips to help to help with these. Has anyone else had this issue? If so what was your method of extraction? Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 12/03/2017 5:26 pm Capsules for RAM proof coins are ultrasonically welded to seal them. They HAVE to be broken to release the coin. To do this, wrap the capsule in a rag, and very slowly squeeze in a vise, until the capsule is cracked. This method can also be used to crack slabs. Report this Post to the Staff
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Cracking Open RCM Capsules