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Valued Member
Australia
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I'm wondering what is the best way to store coins, including first days covers and other paper things associated with coins. right now my collection is in a draw next to my bed.
What I am thinking of using is an ammo box (metal, green, used to carry hundreds of blanks) to store them in.
What do you think?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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if possible can I add the question.
What is the best way to display coins? I use large ugly albums with 2x2 sheets.
Doesn't seem to be quite right.
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Moderator
 Australia
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For coins I really don't care about, I use the plastic coin pages you but at dealers. All the "good stuff", and certainly anything Unc or aUnc, I put in a 2x2.
2x2s are great - anything that can hold a photographic slide can hold a coin in a 2x2. For album pages I go to the local photo shop and buy a bulk packet of slide album pages. They're cheaper than 2x2-sized plastic pages from a coin dealer, and they're made of superior plastic, though with slide technology on the wane I don't knkow how much longer these will be available. I then keep the pages in box-like archive folders.
If albums aren't your thing, I'd suggest slide storage boxes.
Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I use only SAFLIPS and heat seal them. There are a lot of good storage products. The key word is "Inert." If you don't see that the product is made from "Inert" materials be suspicious.
flips that cost $2.99 per 100 that are soft most likely are PVC flips. They may leech the plasticizer that makes them soft and if they do the leeching will attack your coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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Edited by zakgold
02/16/2006 1:16 pm
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Moderator
United States
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Here is one of many ways to store coins in trays http://www.predecimal.com/collector...ointrays.htmSome of these trays can also be purchased that slide into metal storage containers http://www.lighthouse.us/epages/lig...log/C010601/The best way to store coins is 1st Whatever you do - store them in something- somewhere that will protect them 2nd Store them in something that you are happy with. 3rd and only as a last resort if you can't find something you are happy with - ship all of your coins to the members of this forum (only kidding on this one) rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Zack,
Where can you get the Clamshell binders? Cost?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi grendel, By your bed is actually a good place, in that they aren't exposed to temperature extremes. I'm assuming that being in the tropics, your bedroom is air conditioned  That will keep the area dehumidified, which is also important. The ammo box, with some silica gel inside, will keep the coins dry. Heat and humidity are the foes of coins... Nect, you want to make sure that you don't have the coins in any plastic which might contain pvc. Intercept holders are pricey, but probably protect your most valuable coins best. I don't know what is best for the FDCs. I know for paper, one desires a certain degree of humidity in the air (which is why safety deposit boxes in banks are sometimes more humid than is optimal for coins)-so you may want to store them separately. Don |
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United States
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quote:
Originally posted by shatsi
Hi Zack,
Where can you get the Clamshell binders? Cost?
These binders work GREAT! From their web site: Century® Album This uniquely designed presentation binder is fitted with a slanted D-ring that reduces page curl. Constructed of acid-free materials, this device offers dust free storage. The Century Album is covered in a black leather-embossed fabric. Use the Album with any standard page protector for storage or presentation. Available in 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" capacity. Maxiumum page size is 11-1/4" x 9-5/8" Features: Clamshell design Lies flat Easy access to materials Transfers work from one side to the other Slanted D-ring to reduce page curl Holds 3-ring page protectors Perfect for slides, negatives, pictures, and coins Constructed of acid and lignin free materials Offers dust free storage both flat and upright Regarding cost, here is their website (after you get there, scroll down to these clam shell binders): http://www.helixphoto.com/Darkroom/...century.htmlEdited by zakgold
02/16/2006 1:13 pm
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New Member
United States
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for any coins that I care about I use an intercept holder. I then put those in an intercept box and put that in a fire resistant case with some silica gel. The only thing about silica gel is that once it gets saturated it will act like a damp sponge and actually can do more harm than good. So get the kind that has the pink indicator so you know when to change the silica.
At 35% humidity and above metal starts to corrode. The other thing I do is put a hygrometer (measure humidity) in the case. You can get these at any cigar supply website. If you live in a humid area I highly recomend it.
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Valued Member
 Australia
281 Posts |
Unfortunatly my bedroom has no air con and only a portable fan but my draw should be enough, I have stamps and other papers in that draw for at last a ecade and they are ok.
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