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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Detecto92, post: 1866564, member: 75105&quot;]I got my lots today from Great Collections.</p><p><br /></p><p>Almost all the copper coins had white flecks on them. I knew immediately that they were at one time in cardboard 2x2&#039;s.</p><p><br /></p><p>The problem with using 2x2&#039;s is that the manufacturing process leaves dust behind as the die cutter punches out the holes for the windows.</p><p><br /></p><p>This dust becomes stuck to the windows, in the packaging, and even in the air when you use them.</p><p><br /></p><p>The problem is, is that once the dust becomes stuck to the coin, it&#039;s very hard to remove. Of course using a q-tip will leave hairlines on higher grade and proof coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, once the dust sticks to silver coins, it will leave black spots over time. I have seen beautiful silver proof coins ruined with block spots of tarnish from the dust.</p><p><br /></p><p>I only recommend using air tites, plastic snap cases, mylar flips or paper envelopes for coin storage.</p><p><br /></p><p>As you can see this copper coin has white flecks all over it. [ATTACH=full]314614[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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