Here's a 2" x 2" note that I put into my flips (when I display my coins that way) and it has room for more information:
I like to store my coins in 3-Ring Binders ... I tuck them into varying sizes of PVC-free pockets (see photos) => then I can write an unlimited amount of coin-info and coin-history ... However, I now have 300 ancient coins, which I have stored within 10 x 3-Ring binders (obviously this is a fairly bulky strategy and therefore I store my binders in a large gun-safe) ... => hey, it may not work for everybody, but it certainly works for me!!
Hello Bojan. I just saw your post of December 15th today. I personally keep my ancient coins in a 3-ring binder. You can find 3-ring plastic pages that include 20 2-inch x 2-inch pockets. In the pocket, I place either a 2x2 label or I place a 2x2 plastic flip containing a coin. With this system, I can view both the front (obverse) and back (reverse) of the coin just by turning the page. The 2x2 label is positioned adjacent to each coin on the page. Most folks put the coin in 1/2 of the plastic flip and they place the label in the other 1/2 of the flip. This works for most people & it is what I mostly receive when I buy a coin.
Same thing here, I use Saflips with my own custom printed card stock paper and they go into a page in a binder. Don't be upset about buying the wrong supplies, we all learn from it. I still have boxes of useless supplies laying around the house.
One more thing my friend==> It is important to select a 2-inch x 2-inch flip that is HARD (not SOFT) for long term archival storage. Soft flips can include a chemical compound that makes them soft & flexible. That chemical compound will slowly out-gas over time. The chemical compound will get on the coin's surfaces. Initially, the problem may appear as a greenish colored slime on the coin's surfaces. Given more exposure time, the slime's pH will begin to eat-away at the coin's surface. This chemical compound is a plasticiser and the damage that occurs is commonly called PVC damage or PVC residue. (Acetone is a great solvent for removing PVC residue from a coin's surface). Hard plastic flips do not have the plasticiser. Unfortunately, the hard flips are brittle & typically break into two pieces after they are folded & unfolded a few times. All my coins are in hard plastic flips or contained in Mylar or some other hard plastic container (like the hard plastic 2x2 holder you depicted). Hard plastic is good for long term storage. If a 2x2 flip is very flexible & if it smells like a new plastic shower curtain, then you should not use the flip for long term storage. Those soft plastic flips are fine for shipping coins or short term storage. Some dealers use the soft flips but remember that dealers are constantly moving & shipping their coins. When the coin finds its final home, it should be put into a hard flip.
One other thing ==> Ancient Bronze coins are made from ancient Bronze metal. This really old metal can disintegrate from something called Bronze Disease (BD). If an ancient Bronze coin has its original patina intact, then there is typically no worry of the coin having BD. However, if the patina is broken or bare metal is exposed, then BD can wreak havoc. You might find some good information at CoinTalk if you search for the words Bronze Disease. BD can actually spread from one Bronze coin to another. The root cause is a function of pH and water (moisture). It is rather critical that old Bronze coins be stored without BD and without moisture. BTW, I know that you didn’t ask all these questions that I am answering so I’m sorry if I offend in any way.
www.vcoins.com In the search box type Kointainer. When the seller Kointainer pops up, browse through his products.
1. dude, calm down, this is a coin community, not a service hotline. 2. I read NON-PVC flips, those flips do NOT include PVC. 3. Paper inserts? Ever heard of...? Maybe you could work on your spelling and grammar to avoid misunderstandings?
You could probably buy everything you need from the Wizard Coin Supply Website. There is something to be said for one-stop shopping. http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/ Wizard apparently sells a few different hard plastic flips such as “Saflip” This direct link describes the 2x2 "Saflip": http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/saflips-2x2.html This link describes some standard 3-ring binder pages with 20 2x2 pockets: http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/cowens-20-pocket-pages-2x2.html BTW, everyone stores their coins differently. You may find that you like something different than my storage system. I'm just trying to give you a safe way to begin housing your collection. If you don't want to put the coins in a 3-ring album, then you might like keeping them in a box designed to hold the 2x2 flips. The box approach has the advantage of allowing you to conveniently re-organize the collection.
Good advise & Good link. I personally get my 2x2 flips from Forum http://www.forumancientcoins.com/ . They provide a really durable & hard 2x2 flip. I could not find a conveient link to post for that particular 2x2.
If you can't find those flips on lighthouse.com / leuchtturm.de you can still order them on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=390658423926 I purchased those BCW 2x2 flips+label inserts in the past, int'l shipping costs are very reasonable at $7.
