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New Member
Canada
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So I think I'm abit wierd about my little collection - just wanted to know if there are others who suffer from the same sickness.
The ones I keep in the house are in binders, in sleeves in coin protectors with a piece of leather (cut the same size as the sleeves) separating each page. I did this because, even though I stand the binders up on their sides, I don't like the idea of the coins sitting on top of each other if I was to open the binder. I'm not sure if anyone else does this...
I've even gone one step further, I have a special stapler that I use for the coin protectors - it uses a smaller staple (about half the size) of a regular one. The staples are hard to find, If I run out, I'd need to order them from a dealer in the southern US.. I use these staples for a couple of reasons - the first being if I ever take the coins out to show, I know what ones are mine just by the staples and 2 - I like to look at the coin not the gawd awful staple...
I was going to to frame my coins... thought of getting a big piece of super thick board and then laser die cut it the size of the coins...
... anyone else have a habit or a way they store their collection?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I keep all my Canadian in one big heavy binder, with the coins in 2X2's (20 to a page) I have many binders for different categories like US, Commonwealth, World, Tokens...etc. All these I lay flat on top of each other. I do use big normal staples and any other coins I keep in 2X2's in 2X2 coin boxes. Then there is all the loose stuff that I don't fret about like the bulk cents, nickels and such that I just keep together in plastic tubs. To be truthful I haven't seen my coins in over a year because I hauled them all over to my sisters house when my coin collector cousin came into town for a visit and wanted to see them. I just haven't had the will to load them all up and haul them back to the house. I am in one of those down periods where I just lose interest in coins and contemplate selling them off. Maybe it is good they are still there...out of sight, out of mind.
Edited by chrycopaul
01/06/2010 9:11 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Well, I just learnt something from this thread. I guess its AOK to lie your binders that contain sheets of 2x2 cardboard Encased Coins flat. I stand mine up on edge but the sheet seem to sag a bit. Now. for my ongoing BU Red Lincoln cents, all of them are in airties. I want to the remain their red colour as much as possible. |
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United States
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I am not real organized, I got stuff everywhere (with the exception of the high dollar stuff). I put all my high dollar and BU silver coins in air-tites and they are kept in a safe. I have boxes of stuff that don't fit in the safe and are locked in the closet. The silver and gold go to the safety deposit box at the bank when I go on Vacation. I would like to display them in a curio cabinet on those little coin stands, but that is just too easy if my place were broken into. I was inspired by the post "I wish I had this collection". Next month is "bonus" payout month and I am going to invest a couple hundred in Dansco albums. I only have the Lincoln cents and Jefferson nickel ones now. That is kinda my New Years resolution, to get my coins organized. Along with completing full sets. So it will all fall together with the Dansco albums. That will still leave a bunch of stuff for boxes but it will be better organized. Take care, Tim |
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Canada
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I have collected from the age of 11 off and on and have picked up the bug again and looking at a future retirement diversion , any way I put mine into albums from uni and guardmaster . This is fairly priced at a cost of 10 cents per coin and if your creative and create your own title pages or strips. I have looked at encapsulating all my coins and then putting them into lighthouse drawers and case but it gets pretty pricey for current stuff at around $1 + per coin but nice . Certified coins are a great idea but don't show well. Have fun with it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Sorry I forgot the dansco and littleton type albums these are good nice display, very clear somewhat restricive for additions or retitling fairly priced at $30 or less works out to about 25 cents a coin.The 2x2 are easy and inexpensive I just don't like the look of them.
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Canada
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Quote:Well, I just learnt something from this thread. I guess its AOK to lie your binders that contain sheets of 2x2 cardboard Encased Coins flat I never said it was AOK, I was just answering the question put forth about how I keep my coins. In the 20 years I have been doing this I have had no problems with any of my coins including BU red cents. |
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New Member
 Canada
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I'll say this guys (and gals if there any on this blog). having the leather between the sheets was a good idea. I've done this for about five years now and you should see the impression in the leather! Not so much that you can see what coin it is but you can make out the size of the coin and the square protecto. Mind you I use 3" binders - but If there was anything I would suggest, this would be it. Mr canada - you mention the dansco and littleton albums. I'm going to look into these thanks for sharing...
... keep it going guys, Its very interesting to hear how everyone keeps their stuff.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I used to store a lot of my ICCS stuff in binders, and instead of leather I used those soft foamy craft sheets you can get at the dollar store. Trainhater, feel your pain (as does everyone else, probably). It's like owning beautiful paintings and facing them towards the wall so they won't be faded by the sun. Mr C. - I agree certified coins (ICCS) don't show well, but there are companies out there who manufacture coin easels which could make a PCGS or CCCS hard slab quite attractive. I also considered the big Lighthouse cases (I did buy a couple of the simple ICCS ones at the CNA show as a compromise), but I agree they can get way too expensive. The 10 tray + aluminum case was around a $300 proposition when I was checking prices...ouch!
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Valued Member
Canada
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I have thousands of coins all in 2 x 2's (20 to the page) in big, heavy binders with no separators between pages. I feel the 2 x 2's do a perfect job of preserving the coins and there is no risk of exposure to air, light or other coins.
I have 2 issues with the 2 x 2's I hope some of you can help with. First, they use cheap, translucent plastic that impairs the look of the coin and makes them nearly impossible to grade or photograph. I'd gladly pay double the price to have clear plastic (as long as its chemically inert like lucite). Is there such a product?
Second, I always use 4 staples to ensure an air-tight seal, but I have to flatten the staples with pliers which is very time-consuming. Is there a better way?
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01/08/2010 4:03 pm
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