dansco ring toning my lincolns!

OK, its been several months since I opened my lincoln album and I was looking to see which later date holes I need to fill and I noticed that on the last page my lincolns that I just put in a couple of months ago have now gotten this UGLY dark red ring around the outer edge of them. Only the coins along the last column in the album on the last page, is that normal? I have never seen that before in one of my albums, even ones that have been in there for years. This last page is one I bought that had all of the 09 lincoln design slots in it, maybe they messed up making it? What causes that? Does dansco have a guarantee or something about this?

 

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Coin albums and folders have been known to tone the periphery of a coin.

 

I could see maybe over years, but a couple of months? I have had albums for decades and never seen that

 

Where do you keep the albums stored?

 

The 100% copper clad on the LMC seems to tone so rapidly, it might convince others that you ATed it. A couple of months sounds like plenty of time in many environments.

It is a jealous type of coin. If you don't look at it several times a month, they will turn on you.

 

If the plastic slides on the coin is moved to not cover all the coin, then it tends to tone more on silver coins in that area. I don't like toning. But I don't like wrinkles either. So age affects us all differently.

 

I keep it on a shelf out of direct sunlight in my computer room, (extra bedroom) The slides are definitely covering the entire coins, I will try to take pics tonight, really the coins aren't my concern as much as figuring out what caused it so it doesn't hit the more expensive ones.

 

Im sorry, but I struggle with trying to understand why these folders are the storage of choice for so many collectors.
Its just the thought of coinage being in contact with paper no matter how small an area that irks me.
My suggestion is to get them out of there PDQ and put them in 2x2's, and then in albums, or coin boxes. 2x2's are great, the coin is in contact with mylar, and you can write details on the exterior of them.
Airtites are a nice option as well. I put all my BU Licolns in them.

 

humidity and temperature swings are my guess.

 

the mint is using a "new" dip to "preserve" the coins.it has effected new copper with a rapid rate of toning.it was supposed to stop the toning,but it is making them tone quicker.

 

Seems like nothing has been working for them lately. LOL

 

These folders are the classic way of collecting since "cabinets".
Allows for organization and presentation to others.
Missing coins are easy to see and enhances the collecting experience for many who want to fill them.

paper isn't the problem, it is the acidic components in it that causes the rim toning.

For a few dollars more Intercept has a "safe" coin album, that will greatly reduce these effects. Here is one for IHC.
http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/intercept-shield-album-indian-head-cents-1857-1909.html

Jim

 

What does the inside of those look like? Here's the pic of them.

 

If you mean the intercept, this is about the only photo I can find. Different color leatherette, but similar design.
http://www.interceptshield.com/albums.html

 

Thanks that's great! I will probably go with those, maybe it is just the new wash on the lincolns like was said, my earlier lincolns haven't done that even being in there for years, and neither have any of my other coins in there that have been in there over 10 years. Thanks again!

 

Not really a great solution. If you think a 2x2 is safer than an Album, try this. Pick up any 2x2 sealed with staples. Place it to your mouth and blow. Not on the flipping end but on a stapled end. You'll notice your breath goes right throughl meaning those too are not safe from your invironmental problems. Most Albums, regardless of manufacturer, are similar as to air getting to the coins only a bit easier than your 2x2.
I use Whitman Albums, not because their better, just started with them and looks nice to see all the same. However, well knowing air, gasses, moisture, etc can attact almost any metal, I place all my Albums in a gallon size Zip Lock Plastic bag. Push out as much air as possible and seal.
Not one coin has had a problem toning, tarnishing, corroding, staining, etc in many, many years with this process.
If you leave your 2x2's, Albums, etc out in the open, live in a high humidity area, no or little protection from your invironment, you should expect problems.

 

Can you post a pic? Some pay extra for that toning.

 

Go back to post 13, there's the pic, who pays extra for dark red edge toning on one edge of a coin? Let me know and I will put some more in there and make a mint! LOL!

 

I'm thinking humidity swings. I have a locked container (read safe) with silica packs to keep the humidity down.

 

You think this is a joke but you would be surprise what some album toned coins go for. I discovered that my Kennedy album had toned last summer and sold each one individually for a real nice profit.

You guessed it. I filled the album up again and I'm just waiting for the July/August humidity.

Your toning isn't finished ..it's just getting started so who knows what you might get by the fall.