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Valued Member
United States
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I recently decided to place coins in cardboard 2x2 holders/flips. I used to think that say, quarters, should only be placed in 2x2s for quarters. However, I've seen sellers placing coins in flips larger than the intended coin. For example, placing a penny, nickel, dime, or quarter in a 2x2 designed for a half dollar or dollar.
Which is better -- a 2x2 cardboard flip that provides a tight fit for a coin? Or a 2x2 cardboard flip that is larger in diameter than the coin to be protected?
Thank you in advance.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19112 Posts |
It's a personal choice. After many years of using 'exact fit' 2x2s, I now use use 2x2s which are 'one denomination' larger. My cents go into nickel 2x2s, nickels into quarter 2x2s, etc. It just works for me.
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Moderator
 United States
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Well I generally try to fit the 2x2 to the coin, but will go up on or two sizes for an extra thick coin. Perhaps it is a little bit of OCD—or it is just nice to have extra room for writing attributions, provenance, etc.
From a coin protection standpoint, the number one step you can take is to flatten your staples.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Larger holders make it easer to examine the edge of the coin.
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Moderator
United States
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I agree that it is a personal preference and I prefer to "up-size" the holders. Since the vast majority of what I have in 2x2 holders are non-US coins, there always seems to have been some room around the coins.  |
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Moderator
United States
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An exact fit will keep a coin from sliding around, but I now use quarter size for all coins smaller than a quarter mainly because I buy 2x2s in bulk. John1  |
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Moderator
United States
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I should be clear and say that when I up-size, I do not put trimes in half dollar holders.  A two to four millimeter gap is typical. |
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United States
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I try to use the right size to the coin it is indented to if into I'm not a fan of 'rattlers' or having the coin rotate in the holder. Besides, the mylar film will be a bit tighter over the coin - no wrinkles to look through.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
24906 Posts |
I wish that back in the day 2.25X2.25 had become the standard, instead of 2X2. For silver dollar sized coins, the cardboard is a bit delicate at the edges. Also, there is less margin for stapling and little room for writing. But we work with what we have.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I don't like my coins moving around inside the flip, especially when they rotate.
Flips hole sized to the coin are best.
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Moderator
United States
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I did a quick survey: Men say no, women say yes.  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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United States
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Quote:I did a quick survey: Men say no, women say yes. Doh!  |
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Posted 05/09/2023 11:06 am
