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snowman Pillar of the Community United States 1840 Posts	Posted 07/30/2009 8:15 pm I typically put all my coins in 2x2 cardboard flips then into a binder. However there are some coins that simply defy standard storage means. I'm currently trying to figure out how to store some thick 18th century Swedish 2 Ore copper coins. They are roughly the size of a US half dollar, but at least twice as thick. If I stuff them in a 2x2 then they are nearly busting out of it. I am afraid that these thick, heavy coins will damage adjacent coins in the binder. Any thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

Tim Stroud Pillar of the Community United States 2661 Posts	Posted 07/30/2009 9:14 pm Air-Tites Report this Post to the Staff
snowman Pillar of the Community United States 1840 Posts	Posted 07/30/2009 9:49 pm Quote: Air-Tites I tried that. The coins are just too thick. The air tites don't even come close to snapping shut. Report this Post to the Staff
Napoleon31ft Pillar of the Community United States 528 Posts	Posted 07/30/2009 9:55 pm 2x2 for dollars maybe? Report this Post to the Staff
thekidcollector Forum Kid Kuwait 1523 Posts	Posted 07/31/2009 04:56 am For really thick coins. 0.7 cm or more I use the big 1 dollar 2x2's. The ones I have are non adhesive, opposed to the adhesive 2x2's that I have. Used for my Ceylon Duits. Report this Post to the Staff
Litotes Pillar of the Community Norway 510 Posts	Posted 07/31/2009 07:32 am I have some coins that won't make it into a 2x2 for dollars any which way, or even the 3x3's I have gotten hold of, so I just keep them in acid free paper containers outside my albums. Not ideal, but what can one do? I am rather susceptible to large coins...anyone else have a 1970s 20 balboa from Panama? Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16817 Posts	Posted 07/31/2009 07:37 am For bulky or high-relief coins I use 2x2 sized mylar flips, the same kinds I use for my ancients (and many ancients also fall into the "too thick for a 2x2" category). But generally, I solve the problem by size exclusion. My collecting motto is, "If it doesn't fit in a 2x2, I don't really want it". No Swedish plate money for me! Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 07/31/2009 11:15 am I use Crown 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 stapled holders for all of my crowns - they might work on the Sweedish coins. I never store coins in pages - I use boxes. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatiefan Pillar of the Community United States 507 Posts	Posted 07/31/2009 1:38 pm Put the coin in a 2x2 mylar flip. Insert the non-coin side into the page, so you don't overly stretch that slot. The coin will be flopping out in front. Maybe leave the corresponding slot in the previous page blank, for cushioning. The blank slot in the previous page can be filled with a decorative label or something. Edited by wheatiefan 08/01/2009 09:29 am Report this Post to the Staff
snowman Pillar of the Community United States 1840 Posts	Posted 08/01/2009 09:53 am Thanks guys. I think that the mylar flip idea will work well. Report this Post to the Staff
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