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I recently bought my first gun, and I've been storing the gun and ammo in the same safe as my coins. Today, I noticed that some of my modern proof coins are developing a slight gold tone to them, and I was wondering if the gun or ammo could be the cause of this. As a precaution, I've removed the ammo from the safe. The safe itself is in an air conditioned closet, and no gun cleaning chemicals are stored in the safe. Am I doing anything wrong?
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It's the powder in the ammo. Certin caliburs and different rounds, ie red tip and blue tip vs normal rounds have different chemicals. If you want to tone some coins it's a good way to do it naturally. I have to say I'm quite proud of this thread title, nothin more American then coins and ammo. *** Political commentary removed. You know better.  ***Edited by GrapeCollects
05/20/2019 11:41 pm
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Today, I noticed that some of my modern proof coins are developing a slight gold tone to them, and I was wondering if the gun or ammo could be the cause of this. Both can. Remember the gun still has lube and oils in it |
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Both can. Remember the gun still has lube and oils in it That was my thinking. Also, depending on the weapon, any plastics (composites) used in it may be prone to off-gassing. I would store gun(s) and ammo separately from coins.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Keep your coins in plastic containers, anything safe for food should also be safe for coins, Tupperware makes some good storage boxes. I use them along with a pelican case, all have desiccant packs in them that are recharged every month or so. I don't keep my ammo in the gun safe, beyond whatever loaded magazines I might have, and a few boxes of hydroshock home defense rounds. Ammo is stored in a closet. Never had any issues with the coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I too keep guns and ammo separate from coins. Why take chances on anything that could erode metals.
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Unfortunately, I can't store the gun separate, because I only have 1 safe. Should I add some desiccant packs of a dehumidifier?
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Not really going to help. What causes the tonings is the sulfides in the ammo as well as the plastic composites. On the bright side stick a few BU morgans in there for 2 years and bam! Some nice toners!
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Problem solved...   |
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GrapeCollects, I sent you a PM  |
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In the NY County where I live we are required to store the ammo separately from the pistols which is not a bad practice. I would purchase a lockable case and store your ammo in there. You can put it anywhere in your home and it'll free up space in your safe. You can store your coins inside of Tupperware as suggested above. If your pistol came with a case you can use that also. Since you are a new gun owner 'safety' is always your first concern.
Joe
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Joe,
Thanks for the advice, but it's actually a rifle. I think that I'm going to try ziplock bags for my albums and a dehumidifier.
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CoinCollector,
It never crossed my mind that you were talking about a rifle <lol>. We're so paranoid in NY about gun ownership I just assumed it was a pistol. Either way storing the ammo separately in a locked container is a good practice.
Have fun with it.
Joe
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CoinCollector no PM Recived. I'll check again.
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Either way storing the ammo separately in a locked container is a good practice. That's fine for collectables or hunting rifles, but if its for home defense unless the law requires you to do so that is a very bad strategy. You won't have time to open up two locked things to get your handgun and ammo to load it before they would get to you, especially not under that stress. You'd be better off with a baseball bat if you have to store it like that. |
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Unfortunately, the law in my county has been getting stricter over the years. The ammo has to be kept separate from the guns even if you're traveling. Both the ammo and the guns, even though they are locked and have a trigger guard have to be in separate parts of your vehicle when traveling. I personally have my pistol on my night stand when I go to sleep at night. My safe is shared between my coins and my guns as well as documents from every relative who is too cheap to buy their own safe or lock box <lol>
I've never had an issue with the coins sharing the safe with the guns.
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