Any Help

I store all coins in bottles or air-tites. I don't like the 2x2's.

Alot of folks here suggest a quick dip in acetone and a distilled water rinse before storing coins. They say that removes contaminants on the coin that will damage the coin over time. However.....I have yet to try it (I am seriously thinking about trying it) but it is said to have no ill effect on the coin as it just removes surface dirt safely. But I've also heard that it can be dangerous to work with and you need to read up on it before you even think about trying it. It will eat through plastic so you need to use a glass dish and use in a well ventilated area. Like I said, Read up on it and ask others here BEFORE you even think of trying this method. As for storage, BU coins and rare or scarce can go in airtights, flips or 2X2's. More common coins can go in tubes. If you use flips make sure they are newer and safe (pvc free). Albums like Dansco are good if you plan on trying to build a set.

thank you all , for the replies very informative ,I hope I did'nt mislead anyone I have'nt cleaned anything , to the point of all over brightening ,but I have a couple I would like to spot clean here or there with a q tip to reveal its better points, a really sweet 09 Indian head for one, but if a coin is to dirty to read its date or mint mark how can I catalog it ? and whats the difference in a flip and a 2x2? where can I get info on coin shows ? I live in Ga , if I m asking to many questions remember brianmc said I could,LOL

Both have advantages and disadvantages depending on what you prefer. I personally like 2x2's but that is just my preference.

Mylar flips-






Cardboard 2x2-

The question I am wanting to ask is are these valuable or just ordinary coins? If you have something special (value, sentimental, gift) then find a way to store it in a way to preserve it. If it is just a bunch of coins you have set aside, then maybe what you are doing is the correct way already.

Examples:
1. Sets- if you are starting to collect a certain series of coins then I would suggest putting them in a 2x2 or a nicer book. Depending on the quality of the coin always lets me know where and how to store it, the nicer the coin, the nicer the storage.

2. Individuals- if you have a few coins that you like but are not in a certain set, then a 2x2 or airtite is probably the best way to go. Again, the nicer the coin, the nicer the holder.

3. Groups- now what I mean by this is like the wheat's you find in circulation or roll hunting, something you have a few hundred of but may not be the best condition to waste the money on individual containers. I roll search for wheats and have a few thousand that I put into coin tubes with a sticker on top that tells me the year or decade in it.

4. Containers- now that you have those coins put into different 2x2's, books and tubes, what do you do with them now? The 2x2's you can do two things: A. get a three ring binder and sleeves and put them in there for quick reference or B. get boxes that are the same size that allow you to hold a few hundred at a time and easily store away.

For the tubes I also have two different methods: A. buy the storage boxes that allow you to put them in and stack them away (smaller boxes for square tubes and larger upright boxes for round). Or B. get your own smaller boxes where you can easily put them away but make sure that they are sturdy and that you do not put too much weight into them.

5. Storage- always the question that will bring a million different answers, so here are the main ones:
A. Safety deposit box- this is great because you know they are safe and secure but bad if you want to look at them all the time.

B. Safe- if you do not like to have then far away, then a personal safe is a god way to go, just keep in mind that no matter what size you think you will need it will be too small. The only other main issue is what kind of humidity you may have where you live, talk to a local coin dealer and they will tell you what to do to help that. Too much moisture and too much heat will always be a bad factor so watch out where you store them.

penny pincher, thank you for your post ,and double thanks for breaking it down into outline form ,that helps keyboard illiterates like me reply,as for your example 1 , I am placing simalar coins on colored paper spaced enough for my personal notes under each coin and my own coin rating ( which is a farce) ,example 2 I think I am dead on,example 3 I think I am dead on if fact I catalog lesser coins returned to rolls and store them by face value,as for example 4 I hope I get there soon , but for now its just catalog , and study.as for example 5 .a .b I RAISE DOBERMANS and everyone knows it for miles .lol , I don't think humidity would be a problem where I keep them.