whitman folders

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by stainless, Apr 17, 2008.

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  1. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I don't think you are wording your question quite right Phoenix. Once a coin is in an album, merely opening and closing the album has no effect on the coin because the coin does not move. But of you were moving the plastic slide that covers the coin in the album, then yes, that could easily affect the coin and possibly damage it.

    Myself, I would be more worried about the damage or marks that are imparted to the coin merely by placing the coin into the album to begin with - you have to touch the surface of the coin to get it in there. That's a no-no.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 20, 2008
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  3. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I think you are right. Having a prob with wording lately, lol. See if this is better.

    Say you take a nice XF Lincoln Cent, and gently put it in a Whitman Folder. When you go to look at the coins, by opening it and closing it, will the folder cover and pages "rub" against the coin, to where it would cause wear? Or if you push out the coin from the album to look at it, think about putting it in something else, then change your mind, will it rub the coin to where it will cause wear? I know about you have to push the coin into the folder, so to prevent fingerprints I just use a hammer. ;) :hammer: Does this make more sense? Sorry about my poor wording, I can try to explain more if that will help. Thanks! :)

    Phoenix :cool:
     
    Phoenix21, Apr 20, 2008
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  4. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    Interesting question Phoenix. I only use whitman folders for coins that I take out of circulation, so I haven't ever thought of that.
     
    AdamL, Apr 20, 2008
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Just think about what happens when yo upush a coin out of a Whitman folder, what are you doing ? You're pushing against the coin with the paper back of the folder. Now would you ordinarily push an XF coin you wanted to save and keep nice around with a piece of rough paper ?

    As to your other question, if the coins are not fully seated in the holes, then yes, there may be additional wear on them from them rubbing against the folder when it is closed. If they are fully seated, probably not.

    But when you actually stop and think about what you have to do to put a coin into or take it out of an album or a folder, most people would suddenly decide not to ever use them.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 21, 2008
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  6. Spartan

    Spartan New Member

    Whitman Albums

    Do you have to push a coin on the face to store them in albums just like you do to get them in folders? How good are 2"x2" plastic Whitman cases. Is it better to just put the coins into cardboard 2"x2"
     
    Spartan, Apr 21, 2008
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  7. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member


    From my experience you do. And touching to obverse or reverse is a big no no. The best way to go is airtites. But I personally only have my nicest coins in them.
     
    AdamL, Apr 21, 2008
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  8. Spartan

    Spartan New Member

    Where do you have your normal uncirculated coins, such as late year wheat backs or any lincoln memorial coins. Are the Whitman plastic 2"x2" a good place to store them.
     
    Spartan, Apr 21, 2008
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  9. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    Upgrading coins and album

    A good friend just gave me a lot of Lincoln cents. Many are uncirculated and in 2x2s. I'm planning on buying a Dansco album, the 8100, from wolves_stamps on eBay for $42.95 with free shipping. This is a loose leaf page type album that is expandable for the 2009's coming out soon. I'll transfer my pennies from my childhood Whitman folder and fill (I hope) the Dansco.

    Anyone know of a better price for the 8100 Dans co?

    I don't how true it is that some coins in Whitman folders can cause corrosion from acids, and sulfur in the paper and/or glue. Maybe they meant silver coins that form a ring around the edge of the coin. Some call that toning. Sometimes it looks good and others not.

    For my most valued coins, I have them in airtites or they are slabbed. All coins are stored in a safe with Silica packages for humidity control.

    Bruce
     
    mralexanderb, Apr 21, 2008
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  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Spartan - do a search using the key word - storage - and you'll find all the possible thoughts on the subject you could ever want.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 21, 2008
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