Pandas in Hard Plastic Cases

Discussion in 'Modern Chinese Coins & Medallions' started by apples, Apr 27, 2012.

  1. apples

    apples New Member

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    The hard plastic cases which have historically housed new panda issues are never fully flush. If you pick one up and turn it around, you can usually hear a small plastic click as the coin moves and settles inside the holder. (Especially on the old style of plastic case)

    I am curious if this is something to be worried about over the long term. Is it possible that this casual handling and movement would ever cause damage to the coin? I have to believe that with enough movement and contact, that eventually it would produce wear on the face or edges as it contacts the hard plastic.
     
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    Yep, that can happen.
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    That's one of the many reasons people grade coins :)
     
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    I've often wondered the impact of the jiggle!
     

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