Plastic Sleeves V Airtight Capsules

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  1. SilvaMozzie

    SilvaMozzie Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Hey Stackers,

    I've recently purchased some sovereigns & 1/10oz gold coins which all have come in the coin holders not acrylic airtight capsules.

    My question to you all is - Which type of storage/protective cover is better:rolleyes:o_O

    Is it better to leave in said covers or place in airtight?

    Thanks for your feedback in advance Ed:);)
     
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    STC Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I have kept in both over many years. I believe PVC to be corrosive so when buying replacements avoid the cheap brands & check for pvc. Some Morgan's/peace dollars I had in old plastic flips developed a rainbow colour which looked nice but maby not good for the coin.
    Flips are more compact & store better.

    I read somewhere that capsules from mints have a gas inside but can't remember where so no source. Nitrogen gas if I remember right. Never open a coin capsule unless you have to.
     
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    How about those plastic ziplock bags, are they good for 100oz silver bars?
     
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    Nitrogen would be sensible, it is very cheap and does not react with much at room temp and pressure.
     
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    SAFLIP's

    Polyethylene Terephthalate, which I believe is aka Mylar.

    You can heat seal them, and it's what the museums use! Or so the packaging claims haha.

    Pics to follow, just gotta compress before I can upload
     
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    I'd personally go airtight capsules purely because I'd want to take them out of the sleeves and touch them! I'm like a moth to the flame
     

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