Storage of coins in books...

I have many different storage books in my collection, (Dansco,littleton,
whitman, ect...).

Actually, most of my collection is in books. I would classify myself just above a newbie collector.

anyway, my question has to do with the plastic slips used to encase the coins. For long term storage of coins, including proofs, do these slips damage the coins? If so, is there anything I could buy to make custom slips to replace the ones with the book that would not damage the coins?

I really enjoy having the coins in books since it offers easy access to enjoy my sets and the empty holes offer a sort of goal to accomplish...

thanks for any input.

gus

 

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There are two main concerns when using albums for coin storage....

The first are the plastic slips. When they are in place they are good protectors of your coins, but when they are in motion they can scratch the surfaces of your babies! I would make sure that the coin's highest point is well below the area where the plastic slide could touch it, and you should be OK.

The second regards the paper. Most if not all albums take some precaution with the paper that they use to make the page cores. The problem is that the chemicals used to make the paper can lead to toning (Some nice, some just plain corrosion). The one album that I know of that will truely protect the coin is the Intercept Shield albums. They have the specially treated pages that will make it a little harder for the coins to tone.

Hope this helps....

 

so is toning good or bad? I have heard both. i think a nicely toned coin, with reds and blues is quite nice to look at, but the dark toned coins are not. Is this the general opinion?

Does it affect the value of the coin at all? I am by no means collecting for financial gain, but it would be nice to think my invesment in this hobby is appreciating and not the other way around...

gus