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The one thing I noticed with the self-stick ones is that the cardboard is thinner than the staple kind. Therefore the coin can rub through the Mylar and tear it when it rests against other coins in a box, especially when you pull them out or insert them back. Dimes are okay, but thicker coins run that risk.

 

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hey Columbian46 welcome to CT. the guys above my post have tons of experience so they have answered your questions so I'm only tell you of my experience with the 2x2 coin holders. i like the adhesive style. place your coin in the holder, fold the two halves together, done. good luck man

 

everyone has an opinion and uses something different or differently and you will find one that works best for you also.

I'm not a fan of the plastic "flips" i find they are brittle and if you open them a couple times they crack and break, also the coin slides around unless it's big enough to take up all the space.

I like the 2x2s, they come in sizes so they can fit the coin and it won't move much, I like nickel size for 1,5, and 10 cents, and quarter size, used for 5 cent and quarter, then a small amount of large dollar size for everything larger. you can also do cent and quarter sizes and use the cent size for 1c and 10c, and the quarter size for 5c and 25c. or whatever you like the appearance of. either way the coin doesn't shift around in them much.

As far as the 2x2's, as said, they come in self adhesive, and ones you staple. I have no idea about the adhesive and if it contains any chemical that might produce an adverse effect to the coin or if the adhesive degrades after a few years, I'm not saying it will, just saying I don't know so I don't use them.

As far as the regular cardboard 2x2s with the Mylar windows, there are no stories of PVC damage related to them like with flips or possible chemical contaminants, the problem with the regular cardboard 2x2's are this:
1. staples not secured tightly and them scratching other coins.
2. staples rusting over time and staining coins.

As far as these two problems go, they sell a "flat clinch stapler" the staples will lay flat, no pliers necessary, I'd suggest the "plier type" stapler as opposed to a desk top model that needs to be smacked. a plier type stapler could run as cheap as $5, and up to $40-$50, but there are spring assisted versions at the top end and in my opinion with the amount of staples used over the years on 2x2s, it's worth the investment to get one that comfortable, and easy to use. and now going back with pliers to flatten the staples anymore.

As far as rusting, they do sell stainless steel staples, and coated staples that are rust resistant. However, no method of storage should be used indefinitely and go unchecked. You should periodically check your collection, make sure things were as you left them, and if you notice rust on staples, change them, and the location of where you store your collection because there's a humidity/moisture problem.


if staples are rusted and it's affected the coin, it's likely more due to people neglecting their collection and leaving it unchecked for long periods of time, like years, than something that just happened out of the blue in 6 months to a years time.

best of luck with your hobby!

 

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