so my coins arent worth very much, but still id like to keep them from discoloring. i probably will never go buy 2x2s so ive been putting them in a paper strip, folded over twice and stapled on both sides to make a little envelope. it is just scrap paper so it is green colored carbonless with printed ink . again i will not get 2x2s for coins that arent worth much, i just need a way to label them rather than being loose in a bag. so the question is, what paper to use, plain white? plain brown? (no bleach ) is there a better way? little plastic baggies must cause problems too, and would be a pain to label with felt marker.
2x2's are not that expensive, and I think the way you're proposing to store them might do more harm than good. They do use chemicals in the process to make writing and copier paper. Chris
You could order some coin tubes at 30 cents each and they hold around 40-50 coins. 2x2's are about $2.00 for 100 of them. With the 2x2's at least you'll be able to view the coins from time to time and they will be protected. Even if they aren't worth much it sounds like they may have some value to you (sentimental, etc.) so why not spend $10-$15 to protect them?
Paper that you purchase at most stores contains acids. It doesn't matter if it is colored, white or unbleached. The process of making paper uses acid and some of it remains in the paper unless it is archival paper. No matter the metal composition of your coins, every day paper is a "no-no". As stated earlier, 2x2's and coin tubes are inexpensive and are better than paper pouches. Polypropylene or "poly" bags won't damage the coins if placed in individual bags and "sharpies" write quite well on them though it can be rubbed off.
Ya man...Im hoping that now that you have learned how much 2x2's are, that you'll go that route. Buy them in bulk from your supplier, and not packaged in a box of 50's, as they would have come from the manufacturer. Buy the 25 cent one and that way you can also use them for the 1 cent, 5 cent, and 10 cent. That will keep the cost down some more. It seems like you'll spend the dough on the staples so your almost there. I'd stay clear of the paper route as well. Like someone else said...If you collected them then they must be worth something to you. Quite frankley I wouldn't mind seeing what-cha-got, so there is bound to be other people out there as well.
thank you for all the help. ok, so i guess i will spend on 2x2s. i dont like the tubes idea, since i want to be able to individually label them. where would i buy 2x2s? i could see a coin shop being pricey. know of any online places for bulk? and yes, im cheap. dollar 1948, most of my worthwhile items have been posted on this forum. there will be more when i get to it, but for now just click my name, then on find all threads started by, and youll find them. just if youre interested, theres nothing too fancy.
I have been getting my supplies recently from Wizard Coin Supply: http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/products/2x2-flips/
Buying them in bulk is cheap from a coin shop...cheap...cheap...cheap. They come in a bundle of 100 and tied up an a rubber band. Sorry don't know where can order them in bulk on-line...besides shipping will increase your cost anyway Phone up a coin shop in Edmonton...or email the Edmonton Coin Club and ask them where to get them. http://www.edmontoncoinclub.com/
Just make sure that you purchase self-adhesive 2x2's, not the type that you staple. It has now been proven that the metal from the staple can leach out and attack the coin over a period of time. As mentioned before, make sure the plastic, paper and adhesives used are archival quality as well. edited
