Are This Type Of Old Cases A Bad Way Of Storing Coins?

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Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1812 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 06:01 am * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * I have one similar, the smell of plastic or something is kind of strong from it. Several of the coins that was inside it I think has been stored for 50 years inside it some have developed a golden toning on outer edges Any opinions? is it safe to use or bad for your coins Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 10:06 am I do 't see a problem. The original cases are important to their value, I'd guess. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 10:15 am Golden toning on outer edges seems normal for the age and the fact they are uncovered. If you smelled plastic, I would worry about green goo. But then again, after 50 years if it was going to happen, it would have by now. 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
Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1812 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 11:35 am Thank you, well its kind of a strong chemical smell. The linnen inside has turned yellow. Its a beautiful case and practical. But I have read about pvc and soapboxholders Edited by Moniker 06/07/2024 11:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 11:40 am I wonder if it is from the cardboard or whatever is behind the black covering? Probably explains the golden tone. I would not be complaining though. 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
Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1812 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 11:52 am Idk aslong as it doesn't harm the coins its ok Here is example of golden toning Some show these spots but idk if its from case or from time Edited by Moniker 06/07/2024 12:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 11:55 am Looks nice from here! I do not believe they will harm the coin. To be in there that long, any unwanted damage should have happened by now. 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
Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1812 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 12:01 pm Thank you Jbuck, kind of you to help out. The case must be 40-60 years old, and at that time chemicals wasnt always a concern But you are right any problems would have shown up by now Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 06/07/2024 12:09 pm Quote: Thank you Jbuck, kind of you to help out. My pleasure. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 06/28/2024 9:37 pm They are a nice little display case. 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
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