If you want to build a coin collection, you're going to need plenty of coin holders. Most coin dealers use coin holders that consist of white cardboard with a clear Mylar pocket through which you can see the coin. These are popular because they're inexpensive and you can write on them easily, but you should take precautions when storing your coins in them to prevent any damage to your collection.
Step 1
Choose your coin and the correct sized holder. Look for a coin holder that is advertised as "dust-free". The paper dust from the cardboard can cause spotting over time.
Step 2
Place the coin in the holder over the plastic.
Step 3
Fold the holder at the perforation.
Step 4
Hold the top side down.
Step 5
Staple at the bottom of the holder. Be sure not to staple too close to the coin because the metal can leach chemicals onto the coin, and the coin can get scratched when it's being removed. At the same time, you don't want to put the staple so close to the edge that it doesn't hold it in place strongly enough.
• Even if your coin holder is self-sealing, the adhesive can wear out over time and cause the holder to pop open, exposing and possibly losing your coin. Use stapling in addition to the adhesive, or consider not using the adhesive at all if you're concerned about its potential damage to the coin.
•Use a pair of pliers to gently squeeze and flatten the two prongs of the staple that get folded at the back of the coin holder. This will ease sliding the coin holders in and out of the pockets of 8.5 by 11 inch clear plastic coin holder sheets.
Step 6
Repeat for all four sides.
Step 7
Write any information about the coin on the front of the holder (year, grade, grading service, mint mark, etc.). You're done! Happy storing!
Tips
- Never attempt to clean a coin. Anything that you do to the coin's surface, no matter how harmless it may seem, will diminish its value.
Warnings
- Be careful where you staple as you wouldn't want to accidentally damage your coin!
- When it is time to remove the coin from the holder, be doubly careful. The staples can easily scratch the coin when you are opening this again.
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