Keeping My Cents Pretty

Thanks Carl. Right now my storage is in the basement. Not much of a moisture problem but it is a basement. How about dessicant in the storage box? Would this have an efffect on the coins?

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And remember if you use plastic flips don't use ones with pvc in them.

Storing in a basement depends on several things. For one if you live in an area of high humidity, moisture in the air is heavier that just air so it settles down to the basement. If in a very dry area of the country, not much of a problem. Also, this depends on if your basement has doors to the upstairs and things like cooking, washing, showers, etc all produce moisture in the air which goes down to the basement if the doors are left open.
Many on these web sties recommend those moisture absorbing gel packs
Here is what I tried living in a high humidity area. I turned off my dehumidifier and hung about 12 of those humidity gel packs around the basement. My hygrometer measured 30, then 40, then then close to 50% humidity in the basement within a few days. I turned on my electrical dehumidifier again and the humidity went back to about 25% in a few days.
I suggest you purchase a Hygrometer or any device to measure humidity in your basement. If you decide to put your coins in Albums, place each one in a Zip Lock Bag and push out as much air as possible. Loose coins could be put in those plastic rolls. 2x2's are usually pretty good but to play safe, tape up the edges.