Wrapping Coins in Saran Wrap

I am not. I just saw this and thought of it.

http://www.attilacoins.com/How_to_wrap_Coins.asp

 

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Wheat Pennys? Yep. I do believe that is what I just read. OK, I have maybe over 30,000 of those babies. I understand your question. I am sitting on dozens of white pill bottles looking for something to do. I have been using them some for sorting pocket change.

Great question. I am listening.
Thanks.

 

Most "pill" bottles are either PET/PETE ( polyethylene) Recycle symbol 1, or Polypropylene PP Recycle symbol #5.

As said above, there are more coin friendly containers/holders. but to answer your question, I do not think that the plastics ( Saran) , nor the pill bottles will have any direct effect on the coins. Abrasion and scratches might be the most severe. On the plus side, both plastics are very secure from moisture and even air if the tight lid is used. Be sure the bottles are rinsed well and dried before such use.

 

This link helps to give a little more insight. I am not an expert. Seems like a temporary storage solution for travel is in a different universe than longterm storage.

Recently, this week, a thread about the hazards of soft coin flips came up with regard to longterm storage. I believe condensation might be part of the hazard.

Better to ask your question and be fairly warned. That is why I get on this site. The experienced coin folks have already learned a lot. I am still making mistakes.

Great question and answers. Thanks All.

 

My girlfriend is overlooking this conversation on my computer... She's not a coin collector...and is being very blunt...so I'll spare you her exact response.

 

Thank you. I will be more careful about the cleaning of the bottles. I am not the OP, but needed to know same info, just did not realize it until this thread came up.

Thanks.

 

Saran Wrap was made from polyvinylidene chloride, and it was exceptionally oxygen-impermeable. That means it was perfect for wrapping things to go into the freezer -- no freezer burn. It might not have been the best choice for coins, though, particularly copper.

It's now made from LDPE. I understand the ecological and marketing reasons behind this change, but it's still a terrible shame, because the new product is exactly as fit-for-purpose as its cheap competitors -- which is to say, not very fit at all.

Saran is unlikely to harm your coins, and it'll protect them from physical contact, but it's still a lot of time and trouble to save not very much money. If you've got more time than money, perhaps it's not a bad idea.

Do clean the bottles first, though, and be especially careful to rinse them thoroughly.

 

Pill bottles I am using are PP number 5.

 

Thank you for your answer. =)

 

My pill bottles are a #2.
I guess that is not good.

 

#2 is high density polyethylene and should be fine also when same precautions are taken. Some large pill bottles are made from that because of their size and the plastic is stiffer. My Costco Kirkland 500 count aspirin bottle is a 2. One of my mail-order prescriptions comes in a #7 bottle as they are trying bioplastics which breaks down easily. I would not use those for long term.

 

these will damage the coins
if you cannot afford some type of holder
get another hobby

 

I think one thing most people don't know about saran wrap is that it actually shrinks around the object over time. Imagine putting your coin in-between a vise and squeezing it everyday. Now the saran wrap won't be as strong, but over time the shrinking and clinging will make the plastic adhere to the coin, making it a mess to remove if needed. If you can remove it at all.

 

Thx kentucky.Lately I have been putting my gold 1/4 ozs in airtites and then stacking them in a pill container.I guess it would be better to throw them out and get some tubes to store the coins.

 

If you are talking about throwing out the pill containers, first check on the bottom to see what plastic it is from the number (check on Google) if it is polyethylene, no problem. If you are talking about throwing out your 1/4 ouncers, let me know your address so I can check your trash

 

That was about as helpful as a burned out light bulb in a dark alley.

 

I am very sorry I am 13 don't have a job. Lucky to make $15 a week coin roll hunting to blow it on a holder. I would rather invest in something which will make me money.

 

Tristen: Obtaining the proper holders and/or utilizing the proper storage methods for your coins is not "blowing your money". It's actually investing in protection for what you've already invested in. What's the point in buying nice coins if you're going to store them in plastic wrap, tin foil, newspaper or sandpaper or whatever?
How many coins are you talking that you need to store right now and in the near future? What denominations are they? I might be able to come up with an idea.

 

You may wish to look at 2x2 cardboard holders. They would be much better than the saran-wrap and pill bottle.

The 2x2s are not as expensive as you might think. If you can find them locally at a dealer's shop or a B&M, they aren't that bad.

The B&M where I get mine sells them for $3.50 per 100 any denomination, and I can mix them.

Don't let rude remarks from "some" discourage you. Many members here are a great help for YNs :thumb:

 

Tristen, check your PM. Ask you parents premission first. If it does not cost an arm and a leg to mail a few flips to Canada, I will dig some up. But ask the parents. You could always use them for the better ones.

By the way, I am certain no one intended to be hard on you. The comment was meant for folks like me. I will buy a ice tea at the quick shop or a pop at the cafe, but not invest in a air-tite capsule for a georgeous coin.

Your plan to use the medication bottles sounds good afterall. I will be doing the same for some of mine.