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<p>[QUOTE="cvicisso, post: 1318046, member: 29382"][ATTACH]149254.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]149253.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Hi, I have purchased a few of these now and have a question about the capsule that they're shipped in from the Mint (Canadian). They look like direct-fit Air-Tites, and have the exact same outer dimensions as all of the 'A' type Air-Tites (outer dimensions on all ring and direct-fits from same 'type' capsule are identical), but I can't figure out which Air-Tite they are (if any). The coins are advertised as 27mm (they mic out slightly less than that), but Air-Tite doesn't make a 27mm 'A' Type capsule (that I know of). Anyway...</p><p><br /></p><p>My real question/objective is to store my $25 AGEs in 'A' type Air-Tites. The 1/2 AGEs are also advertised as 27mm, and THEY FIT IN THE CANADIAN HOLDERS (I tried it). But they are VERY tight - unlike the Canadian coins, which fit perfectly. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here's the skinny - I like the 'A' type holders because they fit perfectly in standard half-dollar plastic tubes. I coin-roll-hunt for 40% and 90% silver halves (and hoard them - without Air-Tites of course), so I've got a bit of a logistical infrastructure set up for that size storage. I also like the 1/2 oz gold bullion size - as it seems like a decent compromise (for me) between size and premium. So... any ideas how best to pull this off? Are those Canadian capsules just the 'Small Dollar' direct-fit A-Type Air-Tites (A26)? Is there a better alternative to buying these (A26) and jamming the $25 AGE in there?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cvicisso, post: 1318046, member: 29382"][ATTACH]149254.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]149253.vB[/ATTACH] Hi, I have purchased a few of these now and have a question about the capsule that they're shipped in from the Mint (Canadian). They look like direct-fit Air-Tites, and have the exact same outer dimensions as all of the 'A' type Air-Tites (outer dimensions on all ring and direct-fits from same 'type' capsule are identical), but I can't figure out which Air-Tite they are (if any). The coins are advertised as 27mm (they mic out slightly less than that), but Air-Tite doesn't make a 27mm 'A' Type capsule (that I know of). Anyway... My real question/objective is to store my $25 AGEs in 'A' type Air-Tites. The 1/2 AGEs are also advertised as 27mm, and THEY FIT IN THE CANADIAN HOLDERS (I tried it). But they are VERY tight - unlike the Canadian coins, which fit perfectly. Here's the skinny - I like the 'A' type holders because they fit perfectly in standard half-dollar plastic tubes. I coin-roll-hunt for 40% and 90% silver halves (and hoard them - without Air-Tites of course), so I've got a bit of a logistical infrastructure set up for that size storage. I also like the 1/2 oz gold bullion size - as it seems like a decent compromise (for me) between size and premium. So... any ideas how best to pull this off? Are those Canadian capsules just the 'Small Dollar' direct-fit A-Type Air-Tites (A26)? Is there a better alternative to buying these (A26) and jamming the $25 AGE in there? Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]
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