Hello all, I am new here. This might sound like a dumb question, but i figured I would ask. My question is, I have a 1 roll of SAE, Philharmonics, and Maple leafs. I want to take them out their Mint tubes to inspect them. However I am not sure what the best way to remove them without scratching is. Should I turn the roll upside down and slowly slide the roll up? I know that it doesn't really matter if they scratch (silver is silver). But I would definitely like to keep them as nice as possible, just in case I can gain any premium on them. I have white cotton gloves too BTW. I previously took my SAE out of the roll to look at them, and I noticed a few scratches on several of the coins. Its hurting me lol. Thank you very much for any and all help on this topic. It is much appreciated.
Welcome to the neighborhood, dan! Although these are bullion coins, specimens graded MS70 will often sell for a lot more than their melt value. Those graded MS69 & lower are usually worth closer to the melt value. Since all of yours are raw (ungraded), it really isn't necessary to go to any added expense protecting them. If you decide to sell them sometime down the road, the offers you receive will likely be based upon the melt value alone. With that said, if you would still like to provide added protection, I'd recommend putting them in individual flips like those in this link to JP's Corner. http://www.jpscorner.com/Coin_Flips.htm Chris
I've thought the same thing. I've got an original roll of Franklins I've been itching to open, but I'm scared I'm going to scratch them.
The mint never shipped coins in rolls (except for items sold to collectors) so what is an original roll? Newly minted coins are delivered in bags, so likely there will be bag marks on your coins. As far as opening tubes of coins I have some that I haven't opened. I opened a tube of gold maples earlier this year to put them in airtites and I'm not sure it was worth it. There were a few dings but I don't know if I did it. The next time I order a tube of gold coins I may just leave them. Gold and Platinum don't tarnish so there's no need for special holders for bullion.
If you aren't considering re-using the wrapper, tear it downward in a spiral from the top to bottom. Do it slowly and remove each coin with your gloves as it is exposed. That way the coins don't push against each other. Be careful and you can remove them with no scraping at all.
All this chat about dis-robing the silver dollars from their roll is starting to get interesting. I perfer the rolls over the flips. The rolls stack nice in the Safety deposit box (SDB).
I assume Dan (OP) is speaking of ASE's in their original "mint" tubes. I find that the more recent tubes are more loosely constricted. That is to say that when you turn the tube upside down the coins slide out rather easily. Older "tubes" are more tightly packed. You can't release the "Eagles" unless you give a solid "rap"to it, and, oh dear, there is gonna be some scratching and 'wear" here. For extracting older eagles out of mint holders it is best to employ a surgical knife and very carefully cut into the plastic holder. Make sure your incision is not too deep, and slowly work your way with it, making sure you don't cut into the coins. Slowly split the plastic holder. Kind o' like shucking a clam.....don't want to bruise the meat....
thanks! Wow thanks a lot guys/gals. There has been a lot of useful information here in the past day. as "sunflower" has said, this is starting to get interesting. I would prefer to keep the original mint rolls intact for storage reasons. I seem to store almost all of my junk 90% in square rolls. But i'm not really used to handling Mint rolls of .999(9). lol Thanks again for all of the info. It is appreciated!!! :hail:
As for worrying about scratching them or th upset you feel over noticing some of the Franklins were scratched, remember these coins are not handled with kid gloves at the mint. The chances are VERY good that they picked up the scratches you see before they were ever rolled in the first place.Ask most anyone who has purchased moderns in rolls from the mint and then opened them up to find that the coins were beat to heck.
Thank you!! That makes me feel better. That is exactly what I wanted to here from someone, but I didn't thing I was going to here it haha. Thanks again guys, very helpful!
