Hi All, I'm new to the forum, thought I'd introduce myself. I collected mostly world coins as a kid, it was a fun hobby. I had a nice collection, then made the stupid decision to sell when I was about 18. Anyway, fast forward and I'm getting interested in coins again. The question I was wondering was about buying bullion coins, like American Silver Eagle or the Mexican Libertad. Or just buying silver rounds for the metal content. For these types of coins/rounds if they're just uncirculated condition (non-slabbed, graded) what do you think the best way to store them is? I bought some Air-Tite containers and they are nice. I just wonder if it's overkill. Would a mylar flip be a better option? I was also thinking about when/if you sell any back to a dealer. If they're all in those Air-Tite containers seems it would be kind of a pain to have to break them all out at that point. But also, especially for silver bullion rounds that have no numismatic value do you really need any kind of holder? Isn't the precious metal value going to be the same regardless of if the bullion is in perfect condition? Anyway, just curious what thoughts people have and what products people use. I have a bunch of Air-Tite containers now (both 39mm and 40mm for SAEs) so I guess I'll just those up in the meantime.
Most of mine are in old pill bottles. It offers them pretty little protection, but they are just bullion, so it doesn't really matter. I spring for air-tites for gold bullion though.
If you want them solely for bullion and don't really want to look at them and handle them...then tubes would be the best option in my opinion. They use up the minimum space and are easily stored. I agree with the above comment that the square tubes are easier for storage. If you want to handle them and look at them frequently...then airtites are probably your best bet.
Yea, I think the Air-Tites are okay for my purposes. I like to look at them a lot so it makes sense. I'm not really buying them just for bullion, I like the designs and collecting different types, etc.
I'd save the airtites for anything collectible. Bullion I stick in tubes. If ASE then the ASE tubes. Otherwise I like the square tube of whatever coin size fits them best. 90% is (obviously) easy, but thinks like 20 francs, sovereigns etc, then pick a tube with the best measurement.
Does anyone know if these monster boxes are PVC free? http://www.apmex.com/product/62521/100-coin-5-oz-america-the-beautiful-monster-box-empty-no-tubes I currently have my ATB bullion coins, in air-tite capsules, in a PVC free "plastic" bin but if I have to move the bin around then they can slide around. It seems that the coins, with the capsules, would fit according to a reviewer. I just don't know if the monster boxes are PVC free. Thanks!!
That I know. That wasn't my question though. I'm not sure if the boxes are PVC free. So wanted to see if anyone knew.
This would probably be a good question for someone at the U.S. Mint. They are not in the business of making any of their plastic holders but might be able to shed some light on this by contacting their suppliers. Personally, for me at least, anything that is not labeled "archival quality" I would not buy for long term storage purposes.
PVC isn't the problem. It's the phthalates - the plasticizers used to make PVC soft and flexible - that are the problem. Are these boxes soft and flexible? Then don't worry.
You're right I meant to indicate the softening agent but easier to say PVC free lol I've never seen a monster box in person so I don't know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
