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Kensington ComboSaver Combination Notebook Lock K64517US $12.94 ComboSaver Combination Notebook Lock – Silver – Lock it and leave it safe. Protect your notebook and the personal information you have stored from theft. Lock it with this easy-to-use keyless 4-wheel combination lock from Kensington the leader in notebook security. Features and Benefits: 10000 personalized combination codes. 6 ft steel cable anchors your notebook to a desk or immovable object…. |
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Buddy Products Metal Cash Box with Handle,Steel, 7.75 x 4 x 11 Inches, Platinum (0513-32) $17.20 Take this BUDDY Metal Cash Box to festivals, outings or fundraisers. Seven compartment money tray holds change and bills. Storage space below tray for receipts, price sheets or extra money. Durable box has powder coat finish and full-length piano hinges for years of trouble-free service. Sold in lots of 6, priced each…. |
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Golla Smart Bag for Mobile Devices/MP3 Players/Cameras – Link Black/Green $19.95 The Black Golla G744 Link Smart Bag, made of 100% cotton is a compact bag that can be used to store your mobile, music player or any other small essentials that you need to carry around with you everyday. It has a carabiner that helps to attach it to a belt loop, backpack or any other bag with a sturdy strap. The Velcro closure on the front of the bag gives you quick access, all while preventing t… |
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Golla Smart Bag for Mobile Devices/MP3 Players/Cameras – Onze2 Denim/Silver/Black $6.32 The Denim Golla G740 Onze 2 Smart Bag, made of 100% cotton is a compact bag that can be used to store your mobile, music player or any other small essentials that you need to carry around with you everyday. It has a carabiner that helps to attach it to a belt loop, backpack or any other bag with a sturdy strap. The Velcro closure on the front of the bag gives you quick access, all while preventing… |
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Golla Smart Bag for Mobile Devices/MP3 Players/Cameras – Sabine Turquiose/White The Turquiose Golla G736 Sabine Smart Bag, made of 100% cotton is a compact bag that can be used to store your mobile, music player or any other small essentials that you need to carry around with you everyday. It has a carabiner that helps to attach it to a belt loop, backpack or any other bag with a sturdy strap. The Velcro closure on the front of the bag gives you quick access, all while preven… |
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Learning Resources Money Bags A Coin Value Game $12.47 Learning valuable money skills is “in the bag” as you collect, count and exchange money all the way to the finish line. This educational game includes a 17″ x 12″ game board with spinner, 100 plastic coins, play bills, markers and a die. For 2-4 players…. |
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Frontier Safe – Steel Safe with Combination Lock and Coin Slot (Blue,Black or Red) $7.99 Kids love these cool steel safes. They are great for hiding their small toys and treasures. Our steel safe features a combination lock, coin slot, and heavy gauge steel contraction. Encourage Saving. Store all your valuable fun items in this safe bank that has a combination lock on the front and a coin slot on the top for easy money savings. Sold in assorted colors. black, blue and red…. |
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Coin Change Safes
How Should I Store My Coins?
How Should I Store My Coins?
By Robert L Taylor, JD
There are two concerns when discussing the storage of coins. First, the storage of the individual coin, and Second, the storage of a group of coins, or an entire collection.
Storage of a Coin Collection
The Environment of the entire Collection, or Group of Coins is the focus, taking into consideration Temperature, Humidity and Light. A relatively constant, moderate to low temperature and low humidity are preferable for long term storage of numismatic collectibles. Placing packets of silica gel, which absorbs moisture, in the coin storage areas helps control atmospheric humidity. The less light, the better; and absolutely no sunlight. This is why a safe or vault is ultimate storage container; because it controls Temperature, Light and Humidity, and provides Superior Safety.
Groups of Coins, or Collections are best stored in plastic coin boxes, such as sold by PCGS, NGC and Whitman, and which will hold 20, separated, “slabbed” coins. Another alternative is a cardboard coin storage box (single and double; red, blue or black), which stack easily on each other. Different sizes are available for slabs, as well as Vinyl and Cardboard Flips.
Storage of Individual Coins
Putting Individual coins into Holders is Imperative for all coins whose condition is BU and above, or MS60 and higher. Coins below these designations are considered “circulated” because they are found in the general circulation of money. Typically this will mean they are found in pocket change, or in rolls of coins purchased at a local bank. Although collecting Circulated coins is a great personal challenge for many collectors, the more serious Coin Collectors will concentrate on “Uncirculated” coins (BU+ and MS60+ ) because of their better condition (grade), value, and appearance.
Types of Containers or Holders.
Almost anything will do for coins with small or no numismatic value. A coin that is worth only face value, is not likely to have much numismatic value. while nearly airtight holders made of inert materials are a better idea for valuable coins.
Bags, jars and boxes are adequate for raw pocket change and circulated coins.
Paper Envelopes or Paper Flips of various sizes (usually 2 x 2) are still used for single coins. Be sure to use envelopes made explicitly for holding coins, otherwise your coins may change color (tone) over time due to reaction with sulfur or other chemicals present in the paper. Since the coin can not be seen, it is now out of favor with collectors.
Folders and Albums are sold primarily for series and type sets. Properly used, they offer moderate protection from wear and handling. Over the years coins may tone due to reaction with sulfur or other chemicals present in the folders and albums, and are therefore not a good choice for long term storage of higher grade coins. The coins are still exposed to light, air, chemicals and human touching. Albums have clear plastic covers over the coins, which slide in and out. This sliding action can leave unwanted and unattractive marks on the coin.
Plastic Flips are available in various materials. “Soft” flips were once made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which decomposed over time with disastrous results for coins; leaving a green appearance and substance. PVC flips are no longer made and sold. Mylar, vinyl and acetate flips do not contain PVC. While not airtight, they are reasonable choices for moderate value coins that will be “left alone” for multiple years.
Vinyl Pages (8 ½ x 11) which fit into a 3 ring binder. Well suited for Cardboard and Vinyl Flips, with great visability of coin obverse and reverse. This is a Great Favorite.
Mylar-lined Cardboard Flips, often called “2x2s” or cardboard flips. At one time, the most preferred and commonly used. but also available in other sizes, are similar to plastic flips. A coin is placed between the two halves, which are then folded over and stapled together (some brands contain an adhesive). The boxes that they come in are ideal for multiple coin storage.
Tubes are plastic containers designed to hold a number of the same size coins. They come in different sizes for different coins. They are fine for bulk storage of circulated coins and are appropriate for higher grade Uncirculated, BU+ and MS60+ coins. A disadvantage is that the coins cannot be viewed without being removed from the tube.
Hard Plastic Holders are preferable for more valuable coins. They are self sealing, and not known to contain any materials that harm coins and offer good protection against scratches, touching and handling, air and chemicals, and other physical damage. They are available for individual and small sets of coins, and come in all sizes.
Slabs are Sonically Sealed hard plastic holders for individual coins. They offer Excellent protection. Because of the expense of having a coin slabbed, they are generally suitable only for more valuable coins i.e.: BU+ and MS60+ Coins.
Although generic slabs are available, most often, a slab will be seen holding a coin that has been Professionally Certified and Graded – which has tremendous advantages. The biggest advantage is when buying a coin on the Internet or by phone. You know what you’re getting. A coin Certified and Graded by one of the “Top Four” gives reliability, assurance and security. A big advantage over the scam sellers of raw coins, and non-conforming grading companies.
Have fun collecting your Perfect Coins!
Robert L Taylor, JD
Copyright 2006
About the Author
Robert Taylor is a 59 year old retired Lawyer, from Denver, CO, who spent most of his career representing people who could not afford an attorney, and who has had a passion for collecting US coins, particularly Morgan Dollars, since the age of 6. Wanting to share his Passion, he created http://www.ThePerfect-Coin.Com which features US Rare and Modern Dollars (from 1878) and Coins (from 1960 to 2000), all Certified and Graded by NGC or PCGS.
For Beginning Coin Collectors, he then created http://www.Beginning-Coin-Collecting.Com which features US Modern Coins, from 1960 to 2000, that are high quality BU, Certified and Slabbed Coins that are all priced less than $10 per coin.
How To Begin A Coin Collection
To become a numismatist takes time, effort and dedication. It’s not for everyone. Do you really think you’re up for the challenge? If you’re still reading, then you are. I was just kidding, it’s not that bad. But it can be hard getting started, especially if you don’t know what it’s all about. So if you follow these tips you will be well on your way to having a coin collection par excellence, or, at least having a lot of fun with a great hobby!
1. Decide where you want to begin. To start collecting pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, silver dollars etc. is not only overwhelming, it’s expensive! Try to choose one kind of coin to begin with. Pennies for example, have had many different faces over the years and that variety makes them exciting to search for. Because they are also the basest form of currency, they’re the cheapest. Ideally, you want to have a penny from each year for the past hundred years. Watching coins evolve tells you a story about how the country that minted them has changed, and that’s where coin collecting gets really interesting. After you begin to build a penny collection, you can begin buying coin folders to organize them. Then you can diversify, and move to nickels or silver dollars.
2. There are different grades of coins. Once you feel like you have an idea of the span of a coin’s history, you can start looking for different qualities and conditions of the coin. Proof grade coins have never been touched and came straight from the mint into plastic. Mint grade coins might have at least banged into each other on the way from the mint to the coin store, but were never circulated. As you can imagine, the pricing of these coins is in accord with their condition.
3. Look at the mint marks. There are four mints in the United States, although there were once more, some of the older ones no longer exist. The mints are represented by small letters usually near the neck of the person on the head of the coin. Look for D, (Denver) P (Philadelphia) S (San Francisco) and W (West Point).
4. Look for rare coins. In 1942 all of the copper was being used for cannons in the second World War. As a result, the government used steel for its pennies. These pennies in good condition are beautiful and not rare enough for you to dip into your savings account to be able to purchase.
5. Visit your local coin store or shop online to see what kind of coin products exist. Once your coin collection is large enough, you’re going to want a form of coin storage, whether it’s a coin album, coin folders, or coin holders of another sort, you need to keep your coins safe.
Well, now that you know a few facts about coin collecting, you should be able to go to your piggy banks and start sorting out what’s what. Good luck, and have fun!
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