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Everbind Binders From The Office Store - Are They Safe For Coin Storage?

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I've been reading through the forums about binders for displaying coins in 2x2 holders, and I came across a binder brand that could potentially be a good option. I wanted to share and see if you all think these binders are safe for long-term coin storage, as I have seen what can happen to coins not properly stored. I found these Everbind binders at Office Depot/Office Max that claim they are a polypropylene binder and archival safe. The item description on the website reads "One-piece, extra-strength, hard poly binder cover prevents cracking. Archival-safe, non-stick and PVC-free".


The description makes it sound like it could be safe for coins, but I don't know if "archival-safe" materials in the context of a binder from an office-supply store would mean any different materials than "archival-safe" materials in a binder from an actual coin supply store. I would assume it is ok, but better to ask than be sorry later if I am missing something! And, does anyone spot any other potential downsides with this binder? One I see is that I would have to buy a separate slipcase, which would start raising the price. And finally, maybe I am just overthinking the binder, and what's most important is getting good 20 pocket pages (I have BCW polypropylene pages, which I have read on this forum are cheap but safe).

I am planning to use several binders to store my huge amount of low value world coins in 2x2s (mostly obtained from junk boxes and from sorting through world coins by-the-pound). Although they are low value, they are still my treasures and I would like my coins to be well preserved for decades to come.

Thanks everyone!
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All of my 2,000+ coins are in 2x2's.

I have been using recycled four ring trade sample albums for the last 30 years. They were throw outs, but they are better than three ring coin albums. They can accommodate up to 17 x 20 pocket archival quality coin album pages. (340 coins)

Four ring binders are better, because they can more easily handle an album page with 20 crown sized silver coins, which can weigh over half a kilogram. Less stress on the album page holes.
With 340 coins, the whole album can weigh over 5 kilograms
For this reason, always store coin albums flat. Less stress on the bindings, just as with a large and heavy book.

Archival quality album pages are made from polypropylene, or thick Mylar. Thick Mylar is more expensive.
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Thank you for the detailed information. I am wondering, with storing the binders flat, if there are any issues with the coins and pages on the bottom taking on too much weight?
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In nearly 5 decades of collecting I have never had a problem of 2x2's sticking inside the album pockets, provided that archival quality album pages are used.
I have had serious problems in this regard, with PVC album pages, which was the main reason why they were all replaced.

Albums should be stored flat, to avoid stress on the album page ring holes.
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