I just started putting many of my coins in 2x2s. All of my coins are in 2x2s except for the state/national park quarters, and newer pennies. I am planning on buying albums for the quarters, since I plan to have a complete set. Recently, I thought I might as well collect pennies from each year. My questions are: Should I buy an album for the penny collection or store them in 2x2s?! Should I collect all the mint marks, or just by year (like one penny per year, disregarding mint marks)? Thanks!
If you're considering doing a strictly 2x2 storage choice, definitely buy the multi row boxes used to store them. By the time you're finished ID'ing them, it will make organization and finding the coin you need a snap. Albums I would say are for show, if you enjoy flipping through the pages of your coins, then it's the no nonsense way of display. You just can't fit as many in one album as you can in a multi row box. Hope this helps and welcome to Cointalk!
:welcome:1st welcome to Cointalk!!! If you plan on collecting a few series I would go with a Dansco album.:thumb:
I put all my coins in 2x2 then into 20 pocket pages, I like it better than a folder/album, as I can put whatever coins I want in there.
Pocket pages leave lots of space for extras and duplicates. Easy and more readily identifiable And save a little $$$!!! FOR MORE COINS!!! Welcome
I bought what is called a "Flat Stapler", at, of all places, STAPLES... It flattens the protruding points so they don't stick out like a regular stapler.
I agree with Jello for something like lincoln cents I would use an album. For coins you buy that you aren't trying to fill a set of, I use 2x2 flips and lately have been putting them in double row boxes. I simply have too many coins to deal with albums anymore. Boxes are a more space effective way to store coins.
Thanks for all the feedback!! I think I will put them in 2x2s. I bought 25 pages for 2x2s on ebay for $7, so I should be good with space. Thanks again!!
2x2 holders and pages are good. Just make sure the pages are PVC free. And since you're just starting out, you should collect from the change in your pocket. Sometimes you can find some really nice examples of cents. And before you go out and buy cents with mint marks. Either get a book first or do lots of research online about the series.
flat-cinch staplers still do not flatten the staples completely. Even they leave enough to scratch a coin. Try searching "flat-cinch stapler" right here on Cointalk and you will see that placing your faith in one of them will lead to heartbreak later on. Just trying to help.
I second this. I started collecting as a little kid from the change my mom and dad had and to this day, I still have more fun finding good stuff in change than at a show or from a dealer.
The best method IMO too. Leave AT least 5-6 slots open per page. Also, I greatly prefer the Cowans brand over the others. Be sure to store your pages in large ziplock bags with desiccant. Albums force you into just one example of each date and mint. I've found that collecting multiple coins for years/MM's is a must. Over time you will come across many nice "duplicate" coins that you'll absolutely want....regardless of what you already have. For example, the first page of my wheat binder contains 22 1909 VDB cents. It includes a complete grade set from G to MS65RD, then I have toners, red, red brown and brown coins.....all acquired because I loved them. For most later years, I also have multiples, all together by date/mint. BINDER PAGES FTW!
