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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 2262726, member: 112&quot;]Proper coin storage is simple, but at the same time there can all kinds of complications. But the basic principles, the basic things you have to do, those are simple. But you do have to follow all of them, ignoring or leaving even one out - can result in ugly and even damaged coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>The first thing ya need for proper coin storage is a good quality holder for each individual coin. And yes, I have always recommended Air-Tites. But any hard plastic holder will work just as well. Air-Tites merely happen to be the least expensive. And you can use ring type, or direct fit, either work just as well to protect the coin. But ring type are quite often the best choice because of fitting issues with direct fit. Some coins are just a tiny bit too big and they don&#039;t want to go into the direct fit type. But they always will the ring type.</p><p><br /></p><p>After holders, you need a container you can close up. The container can be a safe, or it can be as simple as a large Tupperware container. But the container needs to be made of inert material. In other words you can&#039;t use a cardboard box or a wood box because they harm coins. And that is what you are trying to avoid.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then when you put your coins in the container you need to make sure to avoid putting any paper or cardboard materials in there with the coins. And no soft plastic flips either because of PVC contamination. </p><p><br /></p><p>Then you need to put a rechargeable desiccant pack in the container. And check it as often as need be, and recharge it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then you need to store your container in a cool, dry, place where the temperature remains fairly constant, such as a closet in your home that has no walls that bear on the exterior. In other words all 4 walls should be interior walls, no exterior walls.</p><p><br /></p><p>That&#039;s about it.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for Air-Tite albums, I never used any myself so I can&#039;t speak about them. The one thing you need to make sure of before using them is that they are made of inert or archival quality materials. For if they are not then you will be defeating everything else you do to protect your coins. If they are inert or archival quality, then they will be just fine.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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