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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kanga, post: 470033, member: 9270&quot;]In terms of storage orientation, how tightly the coin is held in position is the key factor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>GDJMSP has got the 2x2 correct. Crimp the staples (if used) and store so that individual 2x2&#039;s don&#039;t move around rubbing against the ones in front and back.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Flips IMO are worse. Although the plastic is thicker (more protection) staples are sometimes used to keep them closed.</p><p>And flips hold the coins much more loosely than 2x2&#039;s allowing much more movement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Movement within the holder and between holders is what has to be controlled.</p><p>The more you handle the holders, the more chance of a problem occurring no matter what orientation (upright or flat).</p><p>But part of the pleasure of coin collecting is periodically viewing the collection. So movement <u>will</u> occur.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Best bets -&nbsp; holders that definitely keep the coins separated.</p><p>1. If you get them in slabs, leave them in slabs.</p><p>2. Albums, if you collect sets.</p><p>3. Something like correctly sized Air-Tites if you have loose coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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