All my Modern comm's are toning around the edge.

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Ed Goldman, Apr 4, 2008.

  1. Ed Goldman

    Ed Goldman coin collector

    Last year I had all my modern commemoratives slabed by ANACS. Now they are all toned a brown color around the edges. Is this common?
     
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  3. dreamer94

    dreamer94 Coin Collector

    How are you storing the slabs? My understanding is that slabs are not air tight so they have to be protected from humidity and chemical fumes.
     
  4. Ed Goldman

    Ed Goldman coin collector

    They are in plastic anacs boxes. There is no problem with smoking, humidity or chemical fumes. Everything is normal.
     
  5. Robert 29

    Robert 29 Senior Member

    Ed: You had better move to Palm Springs, CA (Humidity is usually 20% or lower!!)
     
  6. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    move them to a small airtight safe with a dessicant to get the humidity down below 30%
     
  7. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    There is also the option to learn to love toning.
     
  8. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    nah... :)
     
  9. jaceravone

    jaceravone Member

    When you say ALL your commems - how many are you talking about. I have been wanting to do this, but I am afraid of the cost!!!
     
  10. Ed Goldman

    Ed Goldman coin collector

    45 dollar coins.
     
  11. Pocket Change

    Pocket Change Coin Collector

    If you want toning, do nothing.

    If you do NOT want toning, air-tites or as has been suggested and I'm thinking it works really well is to put your albums/coins in ziplock storage bag.
     
  12. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    OK, and where exactly do you keep these boxes ? I mean if you just store them in one of the rooms of your home then the coins are going to tone.

    Coins, that includes those in holders or slabs, must be stored in closed containers in a cool dry area where the temperature does not change. And that closed container there must be desicants, silica gel packs, to absorb any humidity in the air. And these silica gel packs must be changed or re-charged on a regular basis - which can vary greatly based on where you live.

    If you don't do all of these things - the coins will tone.
     
  13. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    Suy silica before the silica rush.


    This is all true. I have 2 small safes with desiccant packs in each. The one I open more frequently I have to dehumidify the Silica pack more often. In 1 year I have dehumidified the pack 2x, while in the safe that has been opened once, the Silica is still doing its' job.

    These Silica packs come in various sizes and make great gifts for your coin collecting friends & relatives. (No, I don't sell these!)
     
  14. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    Same thing happened to me with a single ASE. Started developing a purple tone around the rim. That's when I put them in Intercept Shields with silica gel. All good now.
     
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