Moving Coins Back And Forth (And In Need Of Advice)

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3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/07/2011 7:02 pm Lately, I've been looking for volume two of the Littleton Jefferson nickel coin folders as I wanted to replace my 25-year-old Whitman coin folder. When I finally found it and began to take out the Jefferson's from the old Whitman folder, I noticed hard green stuff on the edge of the coins. Of course, the "ancient" cardboard from the Whitman folder had shed particles and created that green stuff (right?) There was really nothing I could do, so I just placed them one-by-one into the new archival safe Littleton folder. Was this the right move, or should I purchase more 2x2s and a 3-ring binder (and pages) and put them in that? Just a note: I'm on a very, very tight budget. If you think the 3-ring binder idea is the way to go, I hope it's inexpensive. Edited by 3_Cent_Silver 05/08/2011 06:18 am Report this Post to the Staff

hermanwilliams Valued Member United States 309 Posts	Posted 05/07/2011 9:41 pm From what I have seen, the 3-ring binders are actually the cheapest way to go. Thanks for posting this...have to think about how I am storing mine. Report this Post to the Staff
3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/08/2011 06:13 am Ok, thanks! I'll make sure I look into it. Oh, your welcome Report this Post to the Staff
AlmostCollectible Valued Member United States 384 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 6:53 pm I purchased the Cowen 2x2s and archival pages from wizardcoinsupply, and used a couple of 3-ring binders that I had purchased from Walmart earlier. Was the cheapest way to go. Report this Post to the Staff
3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/10/2011 4:02 pm So what your saying is, I shouldn't have placed those nickels in the archival safe Littleton folder? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 05/10/2011 5:32 pm Folders offer the least amount of protection for coins. Although they may be described as archival safe, it is only relative to other folders. 2x2s and albums are better for you in the long run. Let's do some math... The three Littleton folders, which hold 198 coins, would cost $7.80 http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...38-1961.html (200) 2x2 flips would be $3.90 http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...el-size.html (10) 20 pocket pages to hole those 200 2x2s would be $9.40 http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/sup...ket-2x2.html An inexpensive 3-ring binder can be found at OfficeDepot, Staples, Target, Walmart, etc. My searches show them for less than $2. The Jefferson nickel Danco album is $17.89 http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...nickels.html So you can pay... $7.80 for folders $15.30 for a three-ring binder and 2x2 setup $17.80 for a Dansco Album None of these prices include shipping and you can probably save a lot more if you buy this stuff at a coin show or local coin shop. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/10/2011 6:17 pm I'd love to upgrade everything to 3-ring binders and 2x2 setups, but I have two problems: (1) I've already invested $3.49 in each folder and (2) I'd have no place to store them... I guess if I want my coins to last long and (hopefully) make a return investment in 60 years, it'd be best to upgrade. Slowly but surely, I guess. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 05/11/2011 11:49 am My coins spent five years in folders before being moved to albums. They survived. Just keep them in a stable environment (low humidity and stable temperature). You might even want to put your folders into large Ziploc type bags for added protection. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Bizybackson Pillar of the Community United States 1817 Posts	Posted 05/11/2011 11:59 am Ziploc bags, absolutely. Put your folders in there, press out the air & seal and store in a cool, dry place not affected by heat or humidity. Report this Post to the Staff
3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/11/2011 5:51 pm Alright then, I'll use Ziploc bags. BTW, you can get 20 pocket pages for $0.19 a piece at the Coin World Marketplace here: http://www.coinworld.com/dealers/am...n-page-1-ea/ Report this Post to the Staff
SA4H Pillar of the Community United States 2764 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 7:08 pm Thank you for sharing the link/info. Report this Post to the Staff
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