Storing State quarter rolls

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  1. BWJR

    BWJR Senior Member

    I noticed on ebay someone was selling plastic holders 10 for $5.99 each holding five rolls ( no lid). My question is, I found a tupperware piece in a dollar store with a lid that stacks neatly one on top of the other which will hold ten rolls. My concern is if I close the lid air tight to store the rolls, will there be any toning or damage done to the outside end coins over a period of time?

    Thanks,

    BWJR
     
    BWJR, Sep 21, 2004
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  3. collect4fun

    collect4fun Senior Member

    Depending on what the "tupperware" container is made of, yes it can have an effect on the coins. I have thought of doing the same thing, but opted out for the regular coin tubes themselves.

    Ever notice that hazy film that develops on the inside of your car windshield, that is caused by gases being released from all the pvc plastic materials used in trim pieces. That could, if used in the making of that storge container be released onto your coins.
     
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  4. BWJR

    BWJR Senior Member

    ebay

    Try and check out these containers on ebay, no lid but they are PVC

    Thanks,

    BWJR
     
    BWJR, Sep 21, 2004
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  5. collect4fun

    collect4fun Senior Member

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  6. BWJR

    BWJR Senior Member

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  7. collect4fun

    collect4fun Senior Member

    That all depends, do you want to keep them in the Mint wrapper and never look at them, or do you want to keep them in the Mint wrapper for a future "unsearched" roll?

    If you keep them in the wrappers, you could store them in the tupperware container but leave the lid off, so pvc gases can escape. If you "break" them out of the wrappers, store them in the before mentioned tubes. Either way, as stated in another post, keep them in a dry, dark place for storage. I just purchased some 40 gr. Silica gel bars off ebay and added them to my safe to control humidity.
     
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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Just a few points here about this discussion - no product approved for use with food ( like Tupperware ) will have pvc in it. This includes ZipLock bags. Now I'm not recommending the use of Tupperware or ZipLocks for the storage of coins - just saying they don't have pvc. Neither of these products are airtight either.

    Storing coins in paper wrappers - whether they be Mint wrappers or bank wrappers will likely result in the coins being toned after a perriod of time. This is due to the paper itself - it has chemicals in it that will cause the coins to tone.

    Also - storing coins in roll form, whether that be in wrappers, tubes or what have you - can and will lead to additional marks on the coins from them rubbing against each other inside the roll. They do move inside the roll every time the roll is moved.

    So just consider these things when deciding how to store coins.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 21, 2004
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  9. Machiavelli

    Machiavelli New Member

    From personal experience... the limited that I have... I take a few choice coins out of the role and put them in air tites the rest I put in the coin tubes described above... If you need to take measures to keep your coins from rubbing I might try cotton.. not sure if this will work as it might give the coin very tiny scratches... or the chemicals inside the cotton might tone the coins... only other way would be to spend a bunch of money on 2x2 cardboard and a couple of binders and store them all seperate :D

    Mach
     
    Machiavelli, Sep 22, 2004
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  10. satootoko

    satootoko Retired

    Absolutely! That's why coins should not be cleaned with Q-tips.
    In the first place 2x2s aren't very expensive, and in the second place bringing the wrong coin down a grade or two could be a whole bunch of bunches more costly.
     
    satootoko, Sep 22, 2004
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  11. bullionboy

    bullionboy New Member

    hmmm, I would like to hear more about storage of coins. I keep mine in a cedar chest. I was heading towards storing my collection in smaller plastic boxes. What should I do?
     
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  12. Machiavelli

    Machiavelli New Member

    actually thats why coins shouldnt be cleaned period. :D
     
    Machiavelli, Sep 22, 2004
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  13. BWJR

    BWJR Senior Member

    Storing coins

    It sounds like we are circling around the question, and maybe its because there is no safe way in storing coins. An expert opinion may be necessary here. "How do you store loose coins and state quarter rolls, since they are now a huge part of our collection?" Air tight pkg's is the answer for choice loose coins, but that is expensive and time consuming. As far as state quarter rolls I wonder what is the safest way.


    Help!!!

    BWJR
     
    BWJR, Sep 22, 2004
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  14. rugen

    rugen New Member

    USe of silica gel

    Is there some rule of thumb on how many silica gel packets and what size packets should be used for so many coins.

    For example, what size gel packet, and how many gel packets would be used for say each proof set that I want to store?

    How about storing for example, 10 rolls of state quarters, Kennedy halves, etc., in Tupperware holders?

    Do you use the gel per pound of coins that you store?

    Thanks for all the great advice I get from this forum. Jim
     
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  15. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    OK - some basic rules of thumb.

    First of all - decide what you are going to do with these saved coins. Is it your intention to sell them in the future ? Or are they to be a part of your collection and do you plan to keep them ?

    If your goal is to save the coins in as close to pristine condition as possible and sell them individually in the future - then store them individually in high quality containers.

    If your goal is to save them as rolls - and sell them as rolls - then store them as rolls.

    If your goal is to save these coins individually as part of your long term collection - then store them in high quality containers.

    If your goal is to collect them as rolls as part of your long term collection - then store them as rolls.

    In all cases - store them in a place with a consistent temperature. Store them in an airtight container. Store them away from sunlight. Use silica gel packs to reduce or eliminate moisture in the air around the coins or in the container. Be that a safe, a box, what have you.

    Have you ever seen what happens to your mother's silver set after a period of time ? It turns blackish and gets grungy looking. Well that happens because the set is exposed to the air in the home. The same thing will happen to coins if stored that way.

    You also have to determine for yourself what it's worth to you for your coins to be in the same condition they are today - 20 - 30 - 50 yrs from now. Is it worth 75 cents apiece ? Well that's how much AirTites cost.

    As for the silica gel packs - when you buy them - the package will tell you how many cubic feet of air space each pack can treat. Buy as many as you need depending on the size of your storage space.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 22, 2004
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  16. Machiavelli

    Machiavelli New Member

    lmao i wish i could get air tites for 75 cents a piece... least to say i pay a 1.50 for mine... sigh... washingtonians love to over price :( thats ok im getting ready to buy a couple hundred cardboard 2x2's as ive just recently discovered a SSSSHIIIIIIIISSSNIIITT :) of world coins from everywere.. mexico canada argentina austria australia jamaca.... the list go's on... some are in very nice condition too least to say i need to get them out of the plastic sack they were in and into a world coins folder with 2x2's... have a nice day

    Mach
     
    Machiavelli, Sep 22, 2004
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  17. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    My sincere apologies Mach - I made a huge mistake :( You can actually purchase the vast majority of them for 55 cents - or less :D

    JP's Corner
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 22, 2004
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  18. Machiavelli

    Machiavelli New Member

    sheesh THANK YOU FOR THE SITE.... I will be ordering tons off of it... whitman 2x2's seem to be really cheep.. same with the 2x2 self seals...gonna have to pick some up.. very nice

    Mach
     
    Machiavelli, Sep 23, 2004
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  19. lawdogct

    lawdogct Coin Collector

    Another thought is to use military ammo cans. New ones, or ones in good condition, are air-tight, durable, and stackable, not to mention relatively cheap on ebay :) (around $5 a can).
     
    lawdogct, Sep 23, 2004
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  20. Machiavelli

    Machiavelli New Member

    maybe but i would rather just use a 5 dollar container made for 2x2's or buy 2x2 sleeves and put them in a binder...

    Mach
     
    Machiavelli, Sep 23, 2004
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  21. lawdogct

    lawdogct Coin Collector



    Doh! I Should have been more specific.....try ammo cans for the storage of unopened bank rolls ;)
     
    lawdogct, Sep 23, 2004
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