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New Member
Canada
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I am new to this hobby and am starting to put my coins in 2x2's. I have some separate coins that are in pliofilm(?) and I want to know whether I should take them out of the packaging to put in the 2x2's. I assume this is what I should do as how else would I keep them together in a binder but I wanted to check first. I also have a couple of coins that are encased in what appears to be a vacuum sealed hard plastic covering. How do I remove the coin to put in a 2x2? Thanks for your help.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 From the USA to our neighbor just North of us. Putting all your ocins in 2x2's may or may not be the wisest thing. Of course all depends on what you like, how you want to show your coins, who sees them, future plans for them and mamy other things to consider. 1. If you plan on reselling them in the future, many people prefer coins in the original packaging. 2. Some prefer to purchase individual coins instead of multi packaged coins such as Uncirculated sets. 3. If you don't plan on ever selling your coins, then taking them out of an original package makes little difference. They are yours to do with as you please. 4. If you want to take any coins out of a hard plastic case, use the search tab at the top for similar topics on this. Such as opening a slab, breaking open slabs, coins in slabs, etc. The really main thing here is to do what you really like best. This is supposed to be a hobby and your supposed to have fun with it so againk do as you please. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also use the 2x2 storage method in binders.
If a coin is "encased" in a slab I use a vise to crack these out. Other methods are: Dremel tool with the cutter blade, hacksaw, hammer, etc.
I choose the vise because it's quick and efficient. I place the slab length-wise in the vise and slowly crank until it's clear the slab will come apart. I always place cushioning material below the slab just in case. Good luck.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with justcarl...how you display them is your choice for your pleasure. I personally put all of my in 2x2s. I break open mint sets as put them in 2x2s as well. I know some disagree with that, but as justcarl said 'it is my collection'. LOL
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you have coins that are raw, I like 2x2s as they display well in binders. If they are from sets, I tend not to rip them out of a set, etc.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Are they graded slabs or mints sets? Might make a difference.
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New Member
 Canada
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I believe they are coins taken from proof-like sets from the RCM. They are basically for my own enjoyment (but I didn't want to make a mistake that you can't go back from). Seeing as the set has already been broken (these are individual coins) has the value of the coin already been affected because it is no longer in the set. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Welcome,
Some times the price of a single coin can be more than a set, but not often. If the coins are cut apart but still in there polyfilm case but them in a 2*2 the way they are.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I choose the vise because it's quick and efficient. I place the slab length-wise in the vise and slowly crank until it's clear the slab will come apart. I always place cushioning material below the slab just in case. Good luck. I always warn people about this method. Yes it may well have worked many, many times, even a hundred times. HOWEVER, it takes only that one time a piece of flying plastic hits your eyes and then it's to late for a safety tip. If you do use that method, always wear safety glasses. Always place a towel OVER the slab, not just under it. The reason again is obvious. The heck with the coin, protect your eyes. Some even suggest using a bolt cutter and yes that too could work. And yes that too could end your eyes forever. Be carefull, not sorry. |
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