opening an airtite holder

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by zvez, Feb 18, 2005.

  1. zvez

    zvez Junior Member

    FOrgive this absolutely stupid question, but how on earth do you open an airtite coin holder? I got a coin today that came in one, the foams a bit out of alignment and it's buggin me, can't seem to pry it open.

    Please help, I won't be able to rest until I can fix the foam thingy! ;)
    Chris
     
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  3. joesmom

    joesmom Member

    Hi Chris, What seems to work for me is to use a small kitchen knife. I get it in between the 2 halves and twist it a bit to get it started. Then open it the rest of the way by hand over a soft cloth...just in case.
    Good luck!
     
  4. zvez

    zvez Junior Member


    Thanks Js Mom!!
    Chris
     
  5. joesmom

    joesmom Member

    No problem Chris...just please be very careful and good luck!
     
  6. crystalk64

    crystalk64 Knight of the Coin Table

    I am with joesmom on this one. Done it a ton of times.
     
  7. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    I had to brake a Air-tight once because the coin just would not come out....don't worry...it didn't hurt the coin ;)

    Speedy
     
  8. cdb1950

    cdb1950 Senior Member

    If you look closely around the seam you will see a small slot to start the prying. Very difficult to see, but it is there.
     
  9. Bacchus

    Bacchus Coin Duffer

    I use an Exacto blade. It's not hard, you just go around the rim and progressively pry the two halves open a tiny amount at a time.

    Do you do need to be careful, though: 1) Don't cut yourself or anyone around you; and 2) don't scratch the coin.

    Actually, I find it harder and riskier to open a stapled 2x2. My tiny screwdriver I was using to pry up the staples slipped one time and scratched a coin. Guess I should get a good staple puller.
     
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