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<p>[QUOTE="Mac McDonald, post: 7773155, member: 117420"]Well, I don't know if it's anything of a better way...some may cringe...but I've always just used a 2-lb. sledge hammer...quick and efficient...no muss, fuss or saw dust. Hold the slab upright on end...gloved hand at bottom for this step...with the label at the top and the coin down, plus on a mat or pad, towel, etc. on concrete...maybe wear some safety glasses...give it a firm but reserved whack or two on the top end/edge and...wal-la...you can then use that medium or larger screwdriver to pry the holder apart (if not already apart) enough to remove the retainer and coin...recommend removing the retainer ring with the coin in it, then remove the coin from the retainer. Never had any issues with the coin...they've always remained in their retaining rings and snug within the lower part of the holder. I save the labels...they just lift or fall out.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Mac McDonald, post: 7773155, member: 117420"]Well, I don't know if it's anything of a better way...some may cringe...but I've always just used a 2-lb. sledge hammer...quick and efficient...no muss, fuss or saw dust. Hold the slab upright on end...gloved hand at bottom for this step...with the label at the top and the coin down, plus on a mat or pad, towel, etc. on concrete...maybe wear some safety glasses...give it a firm but reserved whack or two on the top end/edge and...wal-la...you can then use that medium or larger screwdriver to pry the holder apart (if not already apart) enough to remove the retainer and coin...recommend removing the retainer ring with the coin in it, then remove the coin from the retainer. Never had any issues with the coin...they've always remained in their retaining rings and snug within the lower part of the holder. I save the labels...they just lift or fall out.[/QUOTE]
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