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Coin collectors have various options for storing their coin collections. The various options depend on a few different requirements such as; protection from oxidation and other chemical damage, protection from mechanical damage, ease of viewing and organization, and protection from loss or theft.
For these requirements, a few more common options include; plastic flips, cardboard flips, coin folders (press-in type), coin tubes, coin albums, and for higher value individual coins, coin slabs. The collection can then be placed in specialty designed coin storage boxes. Common storage boxes are available for 2x2 coin flips and various brands of coin slabs.
To prevent theft coin collectors use
Coin collectors have various options for storing their coin collections. The various options depend on a few different requirements such as; protection from oxidation and other chemical damage, protection from mechanical damage, ease of viewing and organization, and protection from loss or theft.
For these requirements, a few more common options include; plastic flips, cardboard flips, coin folders (press-in type), coin tubes, coin albums, and for higher value individual coins, coin slabs. The collection can then be placed in specialty designed coin storage boxes. Common storage boxes are available for 2x2 coin flips and various brands of coin slabs.
To prevent theft coin collectors use safe
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure Lock (security device), lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft or fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form ...
s and bank safety deposit boxes
A safe deposit box, also known as a safety deposit box, is an individually secured container, usually held within a larger safe or bank vault. Safe deposit boxes are generally located in banks, post offices or other institutions. Safe deposit ...
. Each type of storage solves some of the challenges of safely storing a coin collection, but few completely solve all of them alone and thus, many collectors use multiple layers of protection to improve the safety of their coins. The more valuable the coin the more elaborate the storage solutions and sizable the collection.
While it may seem counter-intuitive, some storage methods can actually damage coins. Soft PVC and cardboard
Cardboard is a generic term for heavy paper-based products. The construction can range from a thick paper known as paperboard to corrugated fiberboard which is made of multiple plies of material. Natural cardboards can range from grey to light b ...
contain sulfur and other acidic or oxidizing materials. For expensive coins that can be tarnished, collectors should avoid using cardboard folders, paper or plastic bags, certain plastic tubes, and any other storage container that is not chemically inert.
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