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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;phubanks, post: 808003, member: 23286&quot;]I am very new to currency collecting (just 1 month) and only own&nbsp; 6 notes.&nbsp; My three prize notes are a Gem Unc 1907 $10 Gold Certificate, a Choice Unc 1896 $1 Education, and an A.U. 55 1869 $1 Rainbow note. I also own a Choice Unc. 1899 $1 Black Eagle, a Gem Unc. 1899 $2 Dual Portal, and an 1859 Dix Note. All bought through eBay auctions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I bought these from some of the top (high volume) currency dealers on ebay.&nbsp; They were shipped to me in very heavy PVC Currency holders (a really nice and heavy holder).&nbsp; I found the supplier of these heavy PVC holders and bought a bunch.&nbsp; Lately I&#039;ve been hearing some contraversy about PVC holders for currency, that is, they might damage currency notes over the long term.&nbsp; However some dealers think PVC holders are fine. What&#039;s the right answer? What would happen to my notes if I kept them in PVC for 5, 10, or 20 years?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;ve also read that Mylar D and Prolar are much better and more stable than PVC.&nbsp; However I can honestly say the PVC holders are much heavier and seem to provide better physical protection than the flimsy Mylar and Prolar holders I&#039;ve seen.&nbsp; Does anyone know where I can buy the stiffest, thickest MylarD or Prolar currency holders?&nbsp; Why dont they make these as heavy or stiff as the PVC holders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last question.&nbsp; When transferring notes from holder to holder ... is it taboo to touch the note with your fingers?&nbsp; (even if you wash and dry your hands?)&nbsp; ...&nbsp; Are you supposed to wear cotton gloves when handling notes? Is that what the pro&#039;s do?&nbsp; Could the oils etc on your skin (even after washing) leave a residue on the note that could degrade the note over time?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for your time and advice.</p><p>An excited new collector[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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