Is There An Easy Way To Extract A New Peace Dollar From A US Mint Capsule?

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herbaby Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 4:02 pm My old arthritic thumbs are not getting the job done today. Report this Post to the Staff

livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 4:09 pm Mint capsules are pretty tight. Some use their fingernails. I use a pocket knife, carefully work my way all around the coin several times prying up slightly in the seam between the two halves. Don't force it or the plastic could crack. Take your time going around the capsule until the top half is loose. I don't let the knife slip into the capsule since the motion is up/down, not inward. I've never damaged a coin doing this, at least so far LOL. Edited by livingwater 03/20/2024 4:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 4:34 pm Why do you want to remove it? Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 4:39 pm The capsules are really tight. I used a flat butter knife, but you can slip and damage the coin if not careful. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 4:49 pm Quote: Why do you want to remove it? Does it really matter? Maybe to relocate it to an album or CAPS capsule. OGP holders do not fit CAPS albums. That being said, I have no problem using my thumbnail, which is substantially stronger than my other nails. When that fails, I use my old pocket knife; it is rather dull and I keep it that way for things like this. 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
herbaby Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 5:11 pm jbuck nailed it ..I'm an albums guy. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 5:12 pm Quote: jbuck nailed it ..I'm an albums guy. Same. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 5:53 pm Just curious, that's all. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94932 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 9:43 pm I use a tiny tweaker (tiny screwdriver) 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
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24992 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 10:34 pm There's an easy way, but it's not a safe way... Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
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