Annual Proof Set Holders

When buying annual proof coin sets directly from the mint i noticed they come in a presentation case. Do these cases open up so that i can move the coins to an album?

 

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They are sealed and you will have to cut/break the case to get to the coins.
If you don't mind me asking... why would you take them out? The cases are designed to preserve the coins and are much better than an album IMO.

 

If you look very closly there is a seam that joins top and bottom together. If you use a very sharp knife you will be able to insert it into the seam and run it along that edge thereby seperating the two halfs.....

 

I just like being able to put all of the coins in one album all together. I'm starting to have second thoughts about getting the proofs though because they cost so much since i waited so long. (I was born in 1993 so I wasn't able to buy the earlier releases) I found a set on ebay here http://cgi.ebay.com/1999-2008-U-S-M...F-SETS-10_W0QQitemZ390023510074QQcmdZViewItem but i'm not sure if i should trust them

 

I see now. A young numismatist! Well let me first say welcome. The people here are very knowledgeable.

Is it possible for you to go to a local coin dealer? Typically they'll have the better prices.

If you have a few in your area, give them a call first. Hopefully, they'll be friendly and answer any questions you may have.

keep us informed and keep up the hobby

 

Coinworld runs ads that sell the sets without the box which are alot cheaper if you plan to stick 'em in an album.

Im a YN to. :high5:

 

yes, you can buy the 2008 5 pc clad statehood quarters set or 2008 4 pc prez set without original box and c.o.a. for $6.50 (quarters) and $8.00 (presidentials). but you have to buy at least 10 set and above. and it should be very early during the year. now the 2008 5 pc statehood clad quarters set cost you around $25.50 to $35.50 per set. which is without box and c.o.a. the 2008 clad proof set cost you $50.00 more or less.

 

Yea there is a coin shop about 15 minutes away from me called "Northlake Stamp and Coin"

 

I agree. I would never remove my coins from their holders.

 

I just thought that if i put them in an intercept album they would be just as protected as in a holder

 

I was simply referring to presentation. I find the mint holders beautiful. Also packaging increases value. Just a few things to keep in mind.

 

the cases actually are not good for the coins as he mint doesnt use archival proof material

 

True Dr., but Harvey and I haven't had any problems with them through the years. It's mostly the way you store your items that counts.

 

no matter what you do chief unless you get 100% vacuum the material will degrade and affect the coins. the sad part it can happen in 6 months or 60 years. the material is in direct contact with the coin ( unlike the comems that come in airtites) and when it hits there is no stopping it. Tell Harvey i miss him and he should come and play sometime

 

Chief?

 

yes Harvey said to call you chief because you take him to the woods in the middle of the night and then when he wakes up he cant remember if it was real or not so i am just helping him out :whistle:

 

I'm not even gonna touch that one.....

 

okay i will let harvey know he was just dreaming

 

So are you saying that if I remove my proofs from the mint holders the value will decrease?

 

I'm not saying they're the best but IMO they are better than an album, flip and some other storage options.

I agree that archival material e.g. slabs are better than the original holders but if you follow the recommended storage techniques the cases are good for the coins.

Link to the Mint's Collector Club site...
http://www.usmint.gov/collectorsClub/index.cfm?action=StoringAndDisplayingCoins