Trouble using plastic flips to store coins

I don't see a1909-S VDB and 1916 SLQ?

 

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I should have been clearer in my comment.

Yes, I prefer to use the 2x2 boxes, but I put the coins in Saflips rather than the cardboard flips.

Chris

 

What are Saflips? Do you have a picture?
Thanks

 

I do not! I just don't know of a better way for storage, convenience and occasional presentation. Whatever I can do to keep the family (my young son) from dismissing the collection for a quick bit of cash after I'm gone. That and I enjoy admiring them myself. Point taken though.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112924972949

 

I live way out in the country and all of those are in my safe deposit box.

 

True, but in the case of permanent or semi-permanent storage I use it occasionally for the grandkids sets.

 

Here's a suggestion for the OP's original question: Use a heavy, acid-free artists paper. I get mine from JoAnnes but Michaels and Hobby Lobby should also carry it. It is less likely to generate gases/fumes to degrade your coins. It comes in various colors, in 8-1/2 x 11 sheets, is inexpensive, has a heavy weight, will run through your LaserJet or inkjet printer for labeling. It is heavy weight enough that you can add layers to thicken the flip to make a tighter fit in the slot and reduce the tendency to fall out.

 

I will make another suggestion that you look at Lighthouse for various coin pages. This style holds 2x2 plastic holders.

 

Thanks

 

Now that is nice. Thanks.

 

I guess I won't waste gas money and make an unannounced visit!

 

That actually looks nice. It may cost a little more than plastic flips but the vinyl pages won't rip. I was thinking about moving coins from plastic flips to Dansco albums but worry about long term toning of red copper and white silver coins.

 

These are basically made with the same material that Eagle Coin Holders uses. These, too, will eventually crack from the sheer weight of the coins and at the 3-ring holes.

Chris

 

I’m not a professional spokesperson for Lighthouse, but they have a huge number of supplies for collectors. Their Interceptor line has plastic 2x2’s (and other styles) that are impregnated with chemicals that divert chemicals from the coins.

Whether you like capsules, 2x2s, or TPG-style slabs, they sell holders for all coin sizes. Their storage options range from the binder pages (which are shaped to wrap around the holder), briefcases and cabinets for trays, and elegant mahogany presentation boxes.

I also use the briefcase style boxes that hold around 10 trays. Here’s a sample of a tray of Standing Liberty quarters. The shiny silver, black foam, clear plastic, and velvet tray make a stunning presentation. Here I have used half Whitman clear holders and half Lighthouse holders with foam inserts. Almost any coin worth preserving is worth the 5 cents per holder. (Edit: I meant 50 cents... see correction below.)

 

You can add as many layers as you want. It still won't change the fact that the soft plastic used for the pocket pages will stretch.

Chris

 

I wish I could get the plastic holders for 5 cents each.

 

Oops, brain cramp! I meant 50 cents, not five! Actually it’s $5.75 for a pack of 10.
https://www.lighthouse.us/square-coin-capsules-quadrum.html

These slip-in panels look really cool but I have not tried them. https://www.lighthouse.us/slip-in-panels-matrix.html

 

My relatively rare coins are housed in Dansco albums, self slabbed, or are housed in flips and the red boxes for storage.