Best of the coin capsules?

There is Air-Title and many generics that look just the same. There is Kointains which I have never seen, just head about that they're used in the Smithsonian.

I think that's it.

Does anyone know if the Kointains capsules would fit in the CAPS Albums?

 

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I do not think they would. CAPS albums specifically use airtites.

 

On the back of the airtite package tells you what letter CAPS page to use for what ever millimeter airtite you are using for your coin...click on pic to enlarge it.

 

I was assembling an album of ATB quarters in capsules from the US Mint. About 3/4 way through the mint changed capsules and they no longer fit in the album. If I remember correctly they changed twice. I had to but a batch of Airtites and swap them out to finish.

 

The thing is that the Airtite and Kointains have exactly the same dimensions. At least for the quarters at 24.3 mm. I’m ordering just a few of each to see what I like the best. The Kointains is slightly dome-like so when put into the albums, the pages may not close flush. I’ll update this post when I can.

 

Ok, the CAPS album manufacturer said no the the Kointains.

 

In most cases you have to break them out.

 

I use CAPS pages for my toned Canadian, 50 cents, 25 cents, dimes, and cents. Airtites they work great...

 

Looks great, thanks for sharing!

 

Which do people prefer? The Air-Tite with or without the ring inserts? What are the inserts made of? Assuming that one buys the proper size capsule, do the coins rattle around without the insert? What is the likelihood of the surface of the coin coming in contact with the capsule and getting abraded?
I have some nicely toned coins and some "frosty" coins that I want to put in capsules, rather than cardboard/mylar flips. I'm trying to decide between Kointains and Air-Tites. I don't really like the visual appearance of the ring insert, but would use it if it really helps protect the coin from movement and abrasion.
@GDJMSP comment about getting coins out of Kointain capsules concerns me some, but isn't necessarily a deal breaker, if they actually do the best job of protecting the coin.

 

I personally like the airtites because it keeps the coin secure from moving around.

 

They have both white inserts and black inserts.

 

There's CoinSafe capsules too.

 

The capsules that come from the US Mint vary in dimensions. The mint must use the lowest bidder. They changed twice during the ATB series. I had to take some out of the mint capsules and put them in CAPS capsules. I had to break many of them to get the coins out. That is dangerous for your eyes, fingers and the coin.

 

It sounds like you are partial to the inserts for the best coin protection. I thought the capsules would be somewhat concave on their inner surface to avoid any contact with the face of the coin. In other words, I thought that even if the coin moved a little, only the edge and rim could contact the inner surface of the capsule. I am referring to mint state coins with no rim wear.

What is your opinion of cardboard/mylar flips. If one uses the appropriate size and staples them properly, are they okay for toned and "frosty" coins?

 

Do you have much personal experience with them?

 

Limited experience, but I think they are very similar to airtites in terms of dimensions (inside and outside). Check their website - they might list the dimensions.

 

I have a few Jefferson's in these. You can easily photo thru them, they don't slide on the coin, for the most part they are airtite.
https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/products/kointains/
Here are a couple of photos.
Kind of a protective little bubble.