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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum but old in years. My grandson (11) has shown an interest in coin collecting so I pulled out an old Canada penny collection I started 40 years ago. Nothing major but quite a few of the common dates from 1858 through to the 1960's. We are going to add to it together but we have a couple of questions that I hope you can help us with. What's the best storage system for a small time beginner (we'd like to see both sides of the coins). We're going to concentrate solely on the Canada one cent, any tips on sourcing. I picked up a 2011 copy of Canada Coins so we are going to learn about grading together but everyone appears to have a very different opinion. Any dealers in Canada that you would recommend? Thanks.
Larry
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Welcome to the forum larryt  I use the UNI-SAFE album myself,for my circulated collections. They're cheap and easy to use. Also I've heard,(it better be true),These albums are PCV free. |
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Canada
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I use the Uni-Safe blue 1 cent blank album, part number 142B for small cents. The reason I use the blank one is it allows you to include minor varieties as you see fit, without being locked into what the album says. For example, mine has 3 1947 cents, 3 1948's, and 2 1949's. There is also a large cent album, but I am not sure if it's fixed or if it allows you to design your own set with varieties. You can also go for something fancier, but I find the blue albums are good enough, and they are cheap.
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Canada
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larryt There are certainly lots of great dealers in Canada. Are you in a city? There may be some close to you. Depending upon where you are there may also be coin shows and maybe a local coin club, which are really great for young collectors. Check out the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association too. Good luck. |
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Canada
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1cent: The large cent UNI-SAFE albums come with 2 types 1 dated & the other blank. I use the dated for my circulated large cent collection and the blank album for all my duplicates.
(I hope I read your post right)
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Canada
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collectall, yes you did read it right, I just wasn't sure what was available.
In my book it only lists blue book #141: Large cents 1858 to 1920.
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Canada
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Make sure you purchase the new Charlton Standaerd Catalogue of Canadian Coins 2011 65th edition. In the back of this issue it has 80 new and old varieties to look for in the Queen Victoria 1 cent coins from 1858-1900 well worth the money spent.
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 United States
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Great to have you Larry :-)
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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi Larry! Another option for your coins are the 2x2 mylar holders that go into coin sheets. You may like this a lttle better as there is some room to write down the yaer/variety/grade etc if you like. Professional grading is very pricey (over $10 a coin) unless you send in a high volume. The best site to learn coin grades is http://www.coinoisseur.com/GradingCoins.htmlAs for getting new coins, ebay is the best spot to go if you have a year in mind. A fun way to spend time with your grandson would be to go to the bank and 'buy' a box of pennies. I believe they have $25 worth of pennies in them for you and your grandson to search through. Good Luck! |
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United States
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I put mine in 2x2s and place them in a plastic coin sheet. It works great for me and I think it looks great. This works great for me because I'm always looking for upgrades.
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Valued Member
Canada
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My vote is for the 2x2's as well. you can rearrange them, write on them, and the space is unlimited, subject to buying more 2x2's and more sheets!
I'd recommend spending a bit more on the sheets with the metal rings. They last longer as the others will eventually rip out of the binder through normal use
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Thanks everyone for the information. My grandson and I have decided on the 2x2's in a plastic sheet because we will be able to write the information we gather on them. Of those who use this method do you recommend the 2x2's with staples or the self adhesive variety? We don't have a coin shop within an hours drive so any reccommedations on an on-line retailer?
Larry
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Valued Member
Canada
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I prefer staples. You can take them out easily if you get an upgrade for a particular coin Plus I think a staple is less likely to corrode a coin. I recommend Colonial Acres to buy the 2x2's: http://www.colonialacres.com/home.shtml |
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Canada
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When using 2x2 stapled you might want to flatten the staples out with a pair of pliers to limit scratches on your coins.
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Another hint on the staples. Instead of 3 staples on the 3 open sides, use just 2 staples at a 45 degree angle. Makes the 2X2 seem a little cleaner.
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Canada
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I got sick of using pliers to flatten the staples so I bought a stapler that staples properly. It was about $25 though.
I also tried to do the 45 degree two staples but I found the coins moved around. Maybe I'm obsessive compulsive, but I want my coins perfectly straight in the 2x2's :)
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