Which Coin Album Is Best In Preventing Toning Of Coins?

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Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 05:29 am I have some beautiful brilliant uncirculated (BU) coins that I would like to store in a coin album. I would like them to remain in BU condition and avoid toning or discoloration. Which album is best for this purpose... Dansco, Lighthouse, Whitman, or something else? Or would a 3-ring binder with coins stored in 2x2 cardboard flips, mylar flips, etc. be better? Report this Post to the Staff

Ham1947 Pillar of the Community United States 1298 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 08:50 am I believe that CAPS Coin Albums and Accessories are the best. https://www.capsalbums.com/complete-albums Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 09:28 am When I used albums I used Intercept Shield albums. (I don't use albums anymore.) But even they would only guarantee protection for 10 years. I suspect the best you could do is AirTights in an appropriate notebook-type holder. Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 09:52 am Quote: I suspect the best you could do is AirTights in an appropriate notebook-type holder. I agree. I think all albums are prone to toning. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 12:04 pm I agree, CAPS, Air-Tite, or equivalent capsules are going to offer the best protection. I have used Dansco albums for over 36 years with no complaints, but success with these and similar albums is dependent on where you store them. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 7:38 pm with JBuck. I have all three of the albums listed for different series which I house up to low mint state in. For those I wish to preserve, as you've mentioned, it's Air-tite ring holders. But if it's worth anything, I have an old blue Whitman that still has many Jefferson nickels unchanged, or very slight. Guess that storage conditions apply as well. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Edited by Ballyhoo 02/19/2021 7:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 02/19/2021 7:51 pm Warm, humid climates alter coins more rapidly. Some of our members put their coins in s sealed container with a desiccant to absorb moisture. The desiccant would need to be changed regularly too. Edited by oriole 02/19/2021 7:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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