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I am starting to buy Mint Sets to break apart and put in my Dansco Albums. Does anyone put PROOFS in Danscos? I am reluctant to and think I will stick with uncirculated. Thoughts?
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I don't like handling proof coins. That's just me. I'd stick to business strikes myself. Proof coins belong in their original holder or a slab IMO.
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Yea, I tend to agree. I like to keep proof sets together in their entirty.
Just a quick question for you U.S collectors.
is it safe to say that proof coinage from the U.S mint is always encapsulated in some sort of hard plastic encapsulation? Or does it get sold in cellophane.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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US Proof Sets were issued in single coin flat cellophane packet holders, each coin had its own packet and they were stapled together then put in a small cardboard box in the 1950-1955 era and taped shut.
In mid 1955 they were changed over to what is called a flat pack.
There was one of each denomination (usually) in a sectioned semi stiff very thin plastic packet which was an improvement over the cello single packets as they became brittle and also were harshly toning and blackening the proof coins in prior years.
The flat packs came in letter size envelopes.
There were no proof sets from 1965 until 1968 when the US Proof coins were placed in encased plastic hard cases.
None of these styles were perfect as coins can still get milky films or carbon spots from extreme storage conditions.
Earlier than 1950, I am unsure but I think it was pretty much in a cardboard box, and it seems that the packaging does improve to date for the hard encased packages closer to current issues.
Edited by TNG
02/13/2009 9:25 pm
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Well you can buy Dansco albums that dont have the Proof slot. I have the Dansco albums that do have the proof slot and seeing I had 2 of every proof set from 1956, I did break open my extra proof sets to fill the slots.
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Some of the Dansco albums have PROOF ONLY slots. Which I think is for collectors who want one of every mint mark for each year and don't want to spend the money on earlier more expensive proof issues. These generally start with proof slots starting in 1971 for the 1971 S mint marked proofs, with the exception of the Lincoln cents that had the S mint mark on circulating coins until 1974.
I personally keep my proofs in a proof collection and my other coins made for circulation in another album.
I have Dansco's and other albums but I plan to do the insertions on a nice day with low humidity and then put them in zip locks with those little packets to keep moisture out and put them in the safe.
Until I get to that stage, I am upgrading and sorting as best as I can and keeping my coins in 2x2's airtites and hard 2x2's.
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I break any proof sets I put my hands on for my albums! NO fear :) I had some toning issues with my proof's in my Dansco's, then I switched to all airtites.
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United States
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Like Chris said, if you don't mind them toning or hazing, use the Danso. They are just not air tight enough IMO. Proofs belong in Airtites, Intercepts or whatever, its only best way to keep them pristine.
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United States
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When buying a new Dansco, I buy without proof when I can. That being said, my Lincoln, Roosevelt, & SBA pages had proof holes so I diligently fill the holes. The dern Roosevelt even wants Silver proofs! When I moved the Jefferson nickels from a Whitman to Dansco I bought without proof holes. Personally I'd prefer to fill books with BU strikes and leave the proofs in the original container. |
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Does anyone put PROOFS in Danscos? I do. I broke apart all of my proof sets and put them in my Dansco albums many years ago. I continue to do so with new sets. Quote:
These generally start with proof slots starting in 1971 for the 1971 S mint marked proofs All of mine start with the 1968-S proof issues. Except for my Kennedy half dollar album; it actually has a place for the 1964 proof and the 1965-1967 SMS coins. For the record, I feel that having the proofs in a Dansco is no worse than having them in the original government packaging. The OGP is not air tight. If you are one to think that putting them in the Dansco would put them at risk, then you really ought to move them to Air-Tite holders or some equivalent. If you keep your Dansco albums (or OGP proof sets) in a stable climate, then I do not think you have anything to worry about. Edited by jbuck
02/15/2009 10:11 am
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The only Danscos I have that hold proofs are SAC.SBA,and Eisenhower. The Sac I buy on ebay each year so that I won't have to open a proof set for 1 coin. The SBA and Eisenhower were small sets so I decided what to Heck. I am considering going to proof on Presidential but not sure yet. |
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You can put anything that you want to in YOUR albums.
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But I thought these were the rules: 1. Never clean a coin. 2. Never trust an ebay definition. 3. Never use your thumb when inserting a coin in a hole. 4. Never tell anyone you collect coins. 5. Never buy an Obama coin. |
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5. Never buy an Obama coin. You mean it's not a collectable? Darn, then I sure hope these plates, pillows, bobble heads, license plates, stickers, pictures, book, magazines, glasses, cups and other items will appreciate in value. If not maybe TARP will buy them? |
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I personally do put them in my Dansco album, but I buy them as singles first. I would have a tough time breaking a set down unless it was the last coin I needed and could not find it anywhere else. Also, if I did break it up I would have an album for each type of coins and not just one. Most of your dealers should be able to find singles for you at a good price, if not, check the buy/trade area and ebay can have some good prices if you look for them. |
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