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<p>[QUOTE="Exiled, post: 208118, member: 1578"]I use 3 small flatblade screwdrivers. I stick a medium sized Jeweler's screwdriver in the loosest corner and twist it up. I then put a slightly larger Jewerler's in and slide the smaller screwdriver down inside, keeping it on the edge from going inside. Then I use a larger flat blade and just work my way around the whole rim until it comes apart. I have never damaged any coins this way.</p><p><br /></p><p>It also helps to kick the dog, cat, kids and wife (optional) out of the room so there aren't any distractions.</p><p><br /></p><p>The older sets are better sealed than the newer ones.</p><p><br /></p><p>x2 what cladjing said.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Exiled, post: 208118, member: 1578"]I use 3 small flatblade screwdrivers. I stick a medium sized Jeweler's screwdriver in the loosest corner and twist it up. I then put a slightly larger Jewerler's in and slide the smaller screwdriver down inside, keeping it on the edge from going inside. Then I use a larger flat blade and just work my way around the whole rim until it comes apart. I have never damaged any coins this way. It also helps to kick the dog, cat, kids and wife (optional) out of the room so there aren't any distractions. The older sets are better sealed than the newer ones. x2 what cladjing said.[/QUOTE]
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