How to Properly Store a Valuable Coin Collection

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Properly Store a Valuable Coin Collection

This article will introduce you to proper storing and displaying practices in fine coin collection's.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

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To properly care for your coin collection you must first determine the value of each coin. For example if you were to have an extremely valuable coin you would want to store it in an airtight container where no moisture can get to it and destroy its value. To do so swing by your local bookstore or hop on the internet and purchase a coin price guide.
Step 2

After pricing your coins organize them into categories of least valuable to most valuable.
Step 3

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Now that you know what is what you can begin purchasing the proper items for storing your collection.
Step 4

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When storing large numbers of one type of coin, you should use plastic tubes. Plastic tubes provide air-tight sealing, ease of storing, and really are'nt that bad lookig if you wanted to display in public. If you have one coin in particular that you need protected you can choose between either a folding protector (foldovers) pictured here or single coin capsule which are usually made from acrylic. When storing paper money plastic sleeves should be used.
Step 5

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Other attractive displays are offered. If you have a more valuable collection and want it to be available for everyone to see, you should consider a fine wooden display. Wooden display's can be purchased for almost every coin.

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