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Valued Member
United States
134 Posts |
Hi,
I like to use Whitman coin albums for my cent and dime collections. However, sometimes it is hard to get those coins into their slots, and I find myself putting a lot of force on those coins. Can I damage a coin this way?
Thanks
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You may bend a dime or leave a finger print. Try using a medicine bottle with a lid. Place the coin in your Whittman. Place the med bottle upside down on the coin & press. Hope this Helps
Edited by chris12018
11/20/2010 2:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
672 Posts |
If the spot is tight I put a junk coin in first to open up the hole. Then remove it to nicely slide in the important one.
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Valued Member
United States
193 Posts |
I lay the folder ona flat surface, place the coin in the hole and place a sheet of paper over the coin to press it into place
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
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If the spot is tight I put a junk coin in first to open up the hole. Then remove it to nicely slide in the important one. Brilliant. |
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Valued Member
 United States
134 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
I push them in with my wife's underwear to avoid fingerprints,, but mostly I do it to drive her nuts!  |
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Valued Member
United States
134 Posts |
I've been using latex examination gloves for my good coins. I hope that doesn't damage them.
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
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I hope that doesn't damage them. It won't. I usually handle coins in my bare hands - my hands don't sweat much, so few oils are present - but if not, only tight latex gloves are acceptable. Far more important to retain tactile sensation and minimize the risk of mishandling. |
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Valued Member
United States
134 Posts |
What I worry about is taking an uncirculated coin and turning it into a circulated coin simply by applying enough pressure with my finger to put some wear on the coin. No one seems to be concerned about that, so I am guessing it wouldn't happen.
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Moderator
United States
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No one seems to be concerned about that, so I am guessing it wouldn't happen. No, it won't. The concern is that oils from your fingers will adhere to the coin. A fingerprint, unless removed within hours, will deposit bodily chemicals which can never, ever be removed from the coin. That is the concern with handling. There are beautiful Mint State coins on the market with easily-visible fingerprints which have been there for one hundred years. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
573 Posts |
I've got a cotton cloth that I use. It's the same kind that I use for cleaning my glasses. It's not supposed to scratch or leave lint.
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Valued Member
United States
487 Posts |
I hear a dealer say that he doen't bother with the cotton gloves that are used, but puts two clean white athletic socks on his hands.  |
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Valued Member
Philippines
386 Posts |
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f the spot is tight I put a junk coin in first to open up the hole. Then remove it to nicely slide in the important one.
Brilliant.
 It's the safest way. And pls use gloves to avoid finger prints. |
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Valued Member
United States
134 Posts |
Thank you for all the suggestions.
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Rest in Peace
United States
5375 Posts |
I dont think youre going to bend a post 1828 dime with your finger, but you could bend an early dime, Half Dime, or a 3 cent silver. |
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