Semi-Rigid Banknote Holders - Are They Safe?

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Dearborn Moderator United States 95405 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 09:26 am We know that PVC holders for coins are VERY bad. But what about Paper Banknotes? Is PVC of for the Paper? ebay item number:224419385577 Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff

captaincoffee Pillar of the Community United States 600 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 09:57 am I'm sure I've used that brand before (BCW), but I recall the packaging saying either "mylar" or "archival safe." I don't have the original packaging anymore, but I don't remember it saying "PVC." I'm a little wary of this. Older PVC is definitely bad for long-term storage. However, I see Lighthouse has some that are labeled as safe PVC, free#8197;of#8197;acids#8197;and#8197;chemical#8197;softeners. In this case of this BCW product, I don't like the fact it doesn't explicitly state they are archival safe. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 10:08 am That sums it up well. Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 10:10 am That's the brand I use. It says it's PVC but it has no plasticizers in the formula. The plasticizers are what leach out, without them there is nothing to leach out. I've contacted BCW and they said it's safe storage. I also asked my dealer and he's been using BCW for years. I check out my notes weekly and never saw any leaching, so should be good. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 10:13 am From BCW " The rigid PVC used in the regular bill toploader as well as other BCW toploaders contain no plasticizers or stearates. Our high quality PVC does not migrate and will not harm your cards, photos or Currency, while offering maximum protection and visual appeal" My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95405 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 11:00 am Thanks everyone. Great info here. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 11:58 am I typically look for holders labeled as Mylar. For those unfamiliar with the effects of PVC damage, these three notes are currently being auctioned as a group with a description alerting any potential bidders of the PVC damage and a warning that there will be absolutely no returns. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95405 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 4:12 pm Thanks Steve. All good information. Which is why I brought up this subject. I have a few hundreds banknotes from all over the world and I'm looking for the best way to store and protect them. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 12/26/2021 9:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 9:24 pm Mylar or pass. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95405 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 9:45 pm Quote: Mylar or pass. But I'm guessing that the mylar ones are not rigid or even semi-rigid, are they? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 12/27/2021 12:43 am I once had a note partially fall out of a rigid currency sleeve. Not a fan. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95405 Posts	Posted 12/27/2021 08:01 am Quote: I once had a note partially fall out of a rigid currency sleeve. Not a fan. I have seen 2 types of semi-rigid holders, one has a small 'spacer' between the 2 panels, and another that the 2 panels are just welded together. The one with the spacer, the note sits in it loosely, but not the latter. I use the latter for now, and have not had the ;falling out issue yet. But it is made from PVC, which is the main reason I'm looking else-where for a better protector. (I use the BCW brand, in which they state is safe, but how can one be entirely sure?). Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188013 Posts	Posted 12/27/2021 12:01 pm Rigid PVC should be fine, assuming nothing bad was added to it. As mentioned above, the plasticizers (added to PVC to make is soft and pliable) are what causes problems for coins. However, Steve brings up a good point. I can see how a rigid sleeve might be unable to securely hold a banknote. 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
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