How to store a coin collection

Do you have a large collection of coins but do not know how to properly store them? Then read on and learn the many ways of storing coins, along with their pros and cons.

Step 1 2"X2" s

One of the most popular types of coin storage is a 2"X2" cardboard container lined with clear mylar. The coin is placed on the mylar, and the case is folded and stapled shut. With this method, the coin will not slide around in its case while handled.

Pros: Inexpensive, easy to label, compact.
Cons: Coin may be scratched by staples, the plastic in close proximity to the coin can possibly contribute to toning and spotting.

Comments

[BBFNN]

is there any way to do these myself?

[Flumpkins]

If you staple the envelope, wouldn't that let air in?

[plane phanatic]

Yes, which is why these holders occasionally contribute to toning and spotting. Another downside to this type of storage is that during the manufacturing process, a type of "cardboard dust" is created, which may contribute to unusual toning on your coins, if it is not removed.

[Flumpkins]

I'm going to my (very) local Coin shop for the first time tommor. Are staples okay?

[plane phanatic]

Yes, but be sure that you do not scratch your coins with the staples.

[fender-electric-guitar]

see is this ok insted of removing the staples i slide my fingernial around the coin to free it from the 2x2

[Flumpkins]

Okay, cool. I'm prob gonna go within the next 3 hours. I'm so excited. It's like the night before a child's christmas. _{wow I'm a nerd}

[acdc1226]

Dude this is a very good insructable! I am going to use this information to start my own coin collection! I LOVE this instructable!!!!!!!!!!!!

[plane phanatic]

 Thanks!

[Robert L]

how much is a half dollar with JFK's head on it

[Flumpkins]

What's the date?

[DaRealNapstah]

I started collecting coins...I have a couple wheat pennies and foreign coins, I am also suckish at the states quarter collection. So... if I would put a piece of cloth in a plastic toolbox, put my coins on the cloth carefully, add another cloth layer and close the box, would that be a HORRIBLY HORRIBLE thing to do?! P.S. A foldout album for quarters...is that bad?

[plane phanatic]

You should be fine to start off with the cloth - as long as it is cotton. As you begin to obtain more valuable coins, you should look into the types of storage mentioned in this Instructable. As for the foldout album for quarters - these are fine for circulated coins. If the coins are mint or Uncirculated, you should look in to a holder like this. This type of album is more of a book than a folder, and shows both sides of the coin/s.

[drmjj55]

do not use the plastic one in step 1!!!!! That causes the coin to get green stuff on it!!!

[Flumpkins]

I have my 911 commemorative in one.

[Flumpkins]

5/5, fav + book vote

[plane phanatic]

Thank you!

[Flumpkins]

anytime

[Gjdj3]

Wow! More great coin instruction. You could write one of those beginners books for starting a collection. 5 stars and favorited.