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Hi, I store my coins in the 2x2 mylar flaps. The problem is that the coins don't always stay in place inside the flap. Does anyone know of a better way to keep them in place? Thanks
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Pillar of the Community
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The 2 x 2 holders with white carboard around a smaller round mylar opening will hold the coin in place better. If there is a coin dealer near you, you should be able to buy them in various sizes (of the opening): penny, nickel, quarter, etc. Here is an example of someone selling an assortment. You can probably do better at a coin store (5 cents each) https://www.ebay.com/i/390379033501?chn=psOnce the coin is in the holder, if it rotates to the wrong position, you can usually correct it by tapping the edge of the holder on a surface like a table, to get it to rotate back to the right position. Edited by tdziemia
07/18/2018 08:30 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sounds like you are talking about plastic flips (two pockets hinged together). The generally come in 3 sizes: 1.5x1.5, 2x2 and 2.5x2.5 Yes, they allow coins to shift around easily. The other inexpensive holders are cardboard 2x2's. Cardboard holders that you fold over and seal by stapling. There's a window on each side so that you can see the whole coin. You just have to make sure the staples are crimped flat to prevent scratching coins next to them. There are also 2x2 types that are self sealing with some sort of adhesive but I don't trust the adhesive to be inert. The windows in 2x2's come in sizes tailored for US coins so there are about 7 window sizes. Other coin holders are comparatively MUCH more expensive. Edited by kanga
07/18/2018 09:22 am
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 United States
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Like those who have posted before me, I prefer the cardboard 2x2 to the all plastic flip.
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United States
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I use the cardboard 2x2's with the mylar window for everything except silver dollars. All my raw silver dollars are stored in whitman blue boxes in hard plastic 2x2's.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I often find myself dissatisfied with my coins I have stored in flips and 2x2s. They move in the flips and I don't love examining them in a cardboard 2x2. But if I had to choose one it would be the flip, because I like having access to it.
However, if possible, I feel raw coins stored in albums or even folders are preferable, but I realize this is not always possible.
Edit to add:the hard 2x2s referred to above are, IMO, better than both.
Edited by thisistheshow
07/18/2018 1:11 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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United States
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Self seal no staple Mylar air tight 2x2. I've used them for 20+ years. Coins remain firm in positions and best of all coins DO NOT tone.
Cost about 22 cents each so they are much more than regular 2x2, but my coins are worth that additional protection, I believe.
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The best ways would be TPG slabs, do it your self slabs, or air-tites. Obviously that would be a rather costly endeavor for every single coin so it isn't a practical method for every coin for most collectors. 2x2s are alright just remember to change them sometimes like if they get holes or the staples rust type thing. Folders are pretty much the worst way to store them. The flips are okay too but they'll slide around for a lot of coins. Albums are okay at best but a lot of people like the look. If you're lucky you might get some nice toning on some from an album. |
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PCCB : PROS, high quality materials, non-existent paper "dust".
CONS: Paper material is thinner than usual. I've had staple tips poke back through when crimping. Thicker coins protrude front and back from the flip surfaces which could be a problem if stacked in a box from friction.
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Bedrock of the Community
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1. You could simply staple the things as close to the coins as possible 2. Pour in glue with the coins.  3. Use the cardboard flips instead. 4. Do not shake those flips and the coins will not move. 5. As you should now have noticed many people simply use the flips made of cardboard so they can keep the coins in place and have a place to write info. |
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