Rolls

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Spider, May 1, 2005.

  1. Spider

    Spider ~

    do the roll banks use (paper) or the 1s u can buy at the store have lint or lead or whatever it is thats bad for the coins???? :confused:
     
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  3. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    What???

    Most of the banks around here use shrink wrapper.

    Speedy
     
  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Yes, paper rolls are still used by some of the armored car companies and some of the banks. But many have switched to shrink wrap.
     
  5. Spider

    Spider ~

    but thats not the question GD, do they contain lead or lint or whatever its called thats bad for coins
     
  6. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    Do you mean PVC?
    If so they don't--at least I don't know about it.

    Speedy
     
  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    Well they contain paper dust, all paper products do. And it is likely they also contain sulphur as almost all paper contains sulphur.

    But it seems your real question Spider is if the coins will remain in original condition if left in the rolls. That's doubtful. Rolls are not airtight or moisture proof. Therefore the coins can tone. That doesn't mean they will, although it is likely - just that they can.

    The only way to be certain that any coin will remain exactly as it is when you receive it is to place it in a container that is airtight. AIR, all by itself will cause coins to tone.
     
  8. Spider

    Spider ~

    sulphur thats it, ty GD for the info, if i rolled them up and put them into a tube would that help or would the sulphur damage it over time?
     
  9. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Removing the coins from the roll and placing them is a tube would be better for preserving their appearance & present condition. But you still have to properly strore them - keep them in a cool, dark & dry environment.

    But if these are original rolls - it will likely affect the value by doing so. For there are many who will pay more for original rolls.

    Kind of a rock and a hard place situation isn't it ?
     
  10. Spider

    Spider ~

    thank GD, Good ol' Bud
    they r not original, bank wrapped and i got the perfect place for them, though i now need to by more tubes because of the quanity
     
  11. Bacchus

    Bacchus Coin Duffer

    Well, I guess the corollary question is: do the plastic-wrapped rolls contain PVC ?
     
  12. Spider

    Spider ~

    they gotta i believe cause PVC is a plastic softener and those are like liquid plastic
     
  13. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    Now I don't know but I sure don't think they have PVC...I have had coins in that type of rolls for a long time now and see no sign of PVC.

    Speedy
     
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