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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 1495398, member: 112&quot;]These coins in the 2x2s you mention - what exactly are they ? What I am asking here is date and denomination. And you say they are as perfect as when they went in, can I assume that what you mean by that is the coins were not toned when you put them into the 2x2s and that they are still untoned ?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>First of all direct contact is not required for coins to tone. The mere presence of paper, cardboard, etc. in the storage space is more than enough because all materials decay over time and put off gasses into the air. Every coin will tone merely by being exposed to the air. And since there is no such thing as an airtight coin holder all coins are exposed to the air. And since all coins are exposed to the air - all coins tone. Even those of yours in those 2x2s. </p><p><br /></p><p>However, toning is a matter of degree. And while you cannot stop toning, you can slow it down greatly with proper storage techniques. And you can slow it down so much that you&#039;ll probably never notice the toning that does occur because the changes are so subtle over time. But there are changes, even if you don&#039;t notice them.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m curious, you say you avoid paper but yet you report that you are using cardboard 2x2s with mylar windows. Or did I misunderstand your comments ?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By all means, please do stir up discussion. Discussion is after all why we are all here in the first place.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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