How To Store Coins Properly - How To Properly Handle Your Coins

[@jacobmcdonald2907]

My most successful method for getting coins into albums that are a very tight fit (especially when new): Look in you pocket change and find a similar coin with the same denomination/size- place this coin in the album first (by whatever means necessary). I let it sit for about 5-10 min before taking it out and replacing it with the coin meant for the spot. Makes it WAY easier!

[@mikep.panucci5099]

The nice thing about the Whitman or Littleton coin albums (Barnes & Noble) is they fit perfectly into a quart sized food saver bag and can be vacuumed sealed keeping all the air out. Wear a mask so your coins do not get COVID-19

[@ABLEROONE]

I live in central Florida and have a Whitman Classic Book of Silver Eagles that was exposed to tremendous humidity, due to it was stored in a plastic tub in my old motor home, that had been parked for quite some time. When I finally decided to retrieve the tub I discovered the roof air conditioner had been leaking every time it rained which is quite often here in Florida.What I found was the most beautifully Book Toned Eagles I had ever seen.Blues and rainbow colors permeated the rims and bled into the fields in a lovely fashion...I often wish I could recreate the affect on some of my other coins but would rather not experiment with them...Thanks once again for your insight and experience !

[@CoinHELPu]

In these cases the coins are worth more, but some are afraid to allow that to happen. I love eagles that look like that!

[@grahamwalton1049]

3 years ago and I just found you! An excellent presentation thank you. Down to earth not nerdy or snobby. Well done mate.

[@wendytestaburger8321]

Whats wrong with nerdy

[@grahamwalton1049]

@@wendytestaburger8321 it is elitist peacocking.

[@margaretstoner4701]

I PERSONALLY LOVED the round capsules and the tube method .THANK YOU. Your correct about the staples. ❤

[@alfonzoortega3410]

Great video Daniel very important , I use the Silica packs and a tube sock with rice in it, collects moister like crazy , and very cheep :)

[@Jennyshobbies]

Great advice - especially the bit about popping the coin out of the flip rather than removing the staples!

[@doubled7080]

1:00. i talked about this same thing in another video and you had said that you had never heard of this causing damage to a coin. This is what my dealer was saying to not do. I must have used the wrong word like blushing in referring to this. Sorry that i mislead everyone. Thanks. Another great video.

[@glevy17]

My dad has many of the dansco books and they held up over the years. Most of its life was stored high up in a closet, now inside a lockbox in a cabinet. I’m thinking of getting the peace and Morgan books as well as a franklin book. Nice to be able to safely store the coins and still see the reverse.

[@jclikespam7791]

Great information. I'm just starting a storage of my collection.

[@karentashua.14s13]

Good info , I’d already moved most of my coins to 2x2’s , still have some blue cardboard 1950’s & 60’s slabs ...... and paper mint sets

[@leebrewer1190]

Easy to get free silica packets. Ask a local furniture dealer. A decent sized silica pack is most likely in the box of every piece of furniture they have shipped to them. Instead of throwing them out, ask the dealer if he can have his workers throw the paklets into a box for you. I did this and within a month had more than I will likely ever use. If the dealer pays for trash removal by the pound, this also helps them out. Plus the silica ends up being used instead of in a landfill. Win-win-win! Your coins will thank you 😄

[@CoinHELPu]

Thanks for commenting that!

[@stephendowling6200]

You Sir, are a wonderful man, for sharing knowledge and expecting nothing in return. Thank you for ALL your informatics videos!!

[@stephendowling6200]

...feckin autocorrect: informative.

[@Wylie5.0]

Thanks for the Information on storing your coins properly! Thanks for sharing Daniel.

[@kathleengoch2346]

Oh my gosh really !! I smoke around my coins & alot of times I don't use gloves.so always use gloves & don't smoke and all the other things you said.thank you I learn alot from yiu,you are alsome

[@slicksilver9441]

I've just recently come across this channel. I have learned soooo much...thanks

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@pauld8790]

I got about a hundred silver eagles in the airtight some with the white and some with the black around them makes them look really nice after four years no problems yet

[@lori3978]

😎😎😎😎!!!! Cool cool cool cool!!!! I didn’t know about the gloves. Nor did I know about the different types of coin holder or what coins I would need to use for my silver coins. And I didn’t know about the pvc. So this was really GREAT INFORMATION FOR ME😎🤓😎🤓.

[@CoinHELPu]

Nice to hear!

[@mojavegold-]

Great info! In the electronics industry we always avoid storing components with silver-plated contacts or leads anywhere in the presence of kraft paper (cardboard). The sulfuric acid used in processing paper outgasses hydrogen sulfide when exposed to moisture - and can tarnish the silver plating.

[@CoinHELPu]

Interesting

[@lincolnmicrophonellc]

Very interesting! So for functional sake say I'm winding a transformer with silver magnet wire, i'm using kraft paper for inner layer insulation, there should be no problem yes? 😀😀

[@mojavegold-]

@@lincolnmicrophonellc "Super calendered" Kraft insulation paper is acid-free - processed without the use of sulfuric acid. It's also typically used only for oil-filled or very low-price commercial transformers which would be unlikely to use any silver in their construction other than maybe Sn96 solder. This comment kind of surprised me - as it happens I own a small military transformer company..

[@philipcarroll5199]

This is the most educational video I have seen. Thank you Daniel!!! I happy to have ran across your video.

[@RetroHabit82]

Another great video Daniel.From newbies to pros, listen to this dude.

[@CoinHELPu]

Thank you

[@michaelbajorek1972]

Am new to coins. I needed to hear this info. Thanks for the share.

[@tommyboyPR777]

Thank you Daniel for the 411 did not know that truly appreciate all that you give us look forward to the next video

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@parallaxview47]

Excellent information on storage. Very very good. Thanks Daniel!

[@CoinHELPu]

Thank you and you're welcome

[@barrybarney6085]

Thank you for that bit on storing your coins I will find me one of those tubular units to pack my 43 cent to send it off to be graded .

[@bottlecapdave2021]

I use Leuchtturm/Lighthouse products to store my coins. Self sealing matrix holders and their K50 coin sheets in an Optima binder. I have only been collecting pre-1970 mint state or what we call brilliant uncirculated british coins for one year so far and not a single change in toning on any of my coins so far. But I bet it would be 5-10 years in storage to really tell if there is a problem with their products.

[@scottkernan5577]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ,YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH,, I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.

[@juliebergacker5680]

Great! Needed this! Thank you 👍. Oh oh, can’t use those in WI. To much humidity, yikes

[@susanbreeland8620]

Thank you for so much information!!

[@paulbruney1704]

Great info like always! Have a great day Sir Daniel !

[@patreushadrakas497]

With the album's I USE plastic gloves to push coins in and to slide the Mylar back in, I saw you put your on fingers it and slid your fingerprint right over the coin. I then put my album's in a Ziploc with a dehumidifier. I made the jump to 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 cardboard flips for 1-25 cents you can get 30 to a page and the holes punched in are more consistently sized. I GOT the idea about a year ago to put my slabs like you showed in a Mylar sleeve used for baseball cards and then seal them with a foodsaver

[@CoinHELPu]

The flat part, it is the edge that is thought to cause slide marks. I have yet to created a slide mark with an album slide insert.

[@thecookiechannel7083]

Glad I watched this one. Thanks.

[@ShirlBussman]

Daniel this video was one I put into my playlist and I shared it also. I don't smoke and most people that come to my home respect that and don't smoke here. These were such great things that you said. I know about humidity but the other things I have never seen anyone address it as you have. All the environmental things that can damage a person's coins. What an awesome and educational video this was. No wonder you're at 13k and congratulations for getting there. Have a great weekend. Hope you take time to smell the roses. :-)

[@CoinHELPu]

Thank you and yes I did!

[@ShirlBussman]

@@CoinHELPu You're welcome and I'm happy that you did take the time. ☺

[@Buttermilk3696]

Thanks for some much needed tips!!

[@barfrockskin535]

The section 2:40 regarding coins that are extremely difficult to get into a slot of a "cardboard" folder. I too have had many problems with this over my 50 years of collecting. Here is my easy-to-do method: place one edge of the coin you want inserted into the correct slot you want the coin in. Take a clean washcloth, fold it into quarters (fold twice), and place it over the coin. Take a hammer, and gently strike the coin till it is wedged in tight in the slot. This works wonderfully, and does no damage to the coin. And I guarantee that coin will not be popping out of that slot anytime soon! I hope this helps for all watching this video.

[@cajuncoinhunter]

If I would use a album it would be the Dansco type, I use the 2x2 flips , both kind and the storage boxes......The 20 holder pages for 3 ring binders are nice also , The 2x2 holders just slip in nicely....

[@Blickooo]

Another Super informative video! Couldn't ask for anything else, really do appreciate it... Thanks for taking the time to do what you do!

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@sabrinaernst3690]

I had a ton of toning on mercury dimes in a Dansco album when I first started collecting

[@juliekelliher8259]

thank you for your videos and information !!!! God bless you my friend !!!!

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome and thank you

[@ronniejoe9300]

Another great video thanks for all you do.

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@herbertbradford9579]

Learned a lot thinks brother. I am thinking about a small safe with Silica packs in it. I have a Dehumidifier, I actually use that instead of air conditioning. Once and a while I’m dragging an air condition out of the shed. This Virus has me not being able to find the new coins, will penny production for this year be lowered. I had to buy a 2020 penny.

[@ectogeoszethip136]

THANKS DAN. THIS HELPS ALOT.

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@murtazagondal4918]

Thanks very helpful info. I am collector from Pakistan.

[@CesarSanchez-rz5dp]

Thanks for all your info!.

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome!

[@HandsomeJoe]

Very good uninformative video. I live in the south and have been doing several things wrong. Thanks so much.

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcom

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

Very informative video! I like 2x2's in a box, being careful of overstuffing and rubbing. Ancients and hammered in archival safe flips, including their attributions in an album. All crowns AU or better are graded and in a NGC or PCGS box. That's how I roll, again, YMMV.

[@charlieglover491]

Another great video. Thank You

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@TheRugghead]

You should do a video on what tones coins. I use cigar boxes to store 2x2s

[@JoeDurbin]

great info. again thank you for all you do Daniel.

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@superscienceshow]

Can you do a video on toning. New to the hobby. Just fell in love with toned and aged silver dollars. Different toning. Differences from dirty coins. How it relates and effects grading.

[@azcoins4602]

I really enjoy your streaming you are very helpful thank you 😊🙏

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome

[@papagiorgio5894]

If you go to a pharmacy, they can possibly give you some silica packs as all meds come with one in and they typically throw them away.

[@usaalways1869]

❤ your video. Thanks for information

[@joelfreedman4747]

On March 30th 2019. In a coin shop in Richmond Hill Ontario Canada I watched as the

[@theclarks6280]

Really enjoy your videos. What do you think of the PVC-free pages for 3 ring binders for coins. Also the ones that hold the flips. Would you recommend those?

[@DR-zj4od]

You should also teach people how not to spread COLD/Flu/COVID etc. You did a great job!

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Outstanding information!! Thumbs up

[@CoinHELPu]

Thank you

[@kenfiddes6024]

Very informative! love this channel!!!

[@henryreinhart5912]

Hard plastic tubes for coins already in hard plastic? NICE! I didnt even know those existed, lol.

[@robertdissell808]

Great video Daniel very informative and helpful!! just curious as to where you get those circular air tight holder’s, different sizes, and then the tubes they go in as well? Thanks for your help and your honesty in all your videos!!

[@CoinHELPu]

We sell them on our website portsmouthcoinshop.com

[@slicksilver9441]

I've heard rice helps a lot like the silica packets to help with humidity

[@margaretstoner4701]

That's awesome. It takes moisture out of wet cellphones and that makes sense.THANK YOU

[@kathleengoch2346]

Thank you I will order some from you

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome and thank you

[@verlonmckay2346]

Very Helpful

[@JugHed69]

I have silica packets in my safe to keep the humidity down.

[@pauld8790]

Ty for sharing

[@markpippin5437]

Humidity is a big problem here in Florida. It's hard to know what to do.

[@andy45662]

Love the video! Thank you, Daniel

[@CoinHELPu]

You're welcome.

[@ionu4535]

50+ years ago, thought I had bought one of the best, Whitman slides for my Lincoln Cents. Placed many a shinny MS coins in it then; half a century later, yup, they done got toned out. I assumed it was the Album at fault [desert climate here] and you appeared to confirmed this; therefore, two [2] questions here [first time to ask a question in a myriad of Comments to you] and TYVM for your valuable time Daniel: 1. Did the unknowing [me et al] buy "acidic[?]" 'cardboard' holders [liability here?] which you mentioned causes toning, but did not specifically state acidic, but referenced the cardboard only and 2. Are the latest Whitman's et al acid free and if not see number 1 above [liability for damaging countless coins]; this is a major manufacturer of these Albums that should have known better.

[@CoinHELPu]

I wouldn't know the answer other than coins react to them. I would call the companye and see what they say.

[@kathleengoch2346]

I like those square card board ones with the plastic in the middle ones my dad has some good coins that's been in those for years. Where could I buy those at at a reasonable price

[@CoinHELPu]

You can buy them anywhere. We sell them on our website I linked in the description of the video. We charge $3.50 per 100 and then shipping.

[@churchillcoins8519]

That’s great advice, you just dispelled a few things I had been told. (White gloves, cardboard place holders). As a new collector the information shared on your channel has been very helpful thank you. How do you feel about the cardboard squares (with information) going into the flaps?

[@CoinHELPu]

As long as the coins are not touching vinyl and they're stored correctly then it's fine.

[@churchillcoins8519]

CoinHELPu Thank you.

[@margaretstoner4701]

DANNY EXCELLENT Point on removing the coins from the 2 × 2's. SERIOUSLY..the staples will leave scratches.THANK YOU FOR THE advice.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🐆🐆🐈🐈🐃🐥

[@lylejohnson7591]

Back in 70 I was stationed at SAC HQ. I got to know a janitor on third shift. He told me a friend of his kept a coin in his pocket for good luck and it is worn down. I cringe at the thought it might have been worth money

[@JamesComstockCages]

What I really worry about is where the albums are kept. Every time there is a hurricane or tornado I wonder how many coins get washed away or blown away, scattered to the wind or how many are melted in fires. Have seen melted coins in a pile, sad.

[@Ms1lonewolf]

How about a small dollar size ziplock bags? Would that good to keep your coins in?

[@CoinHELPu]

I don't know, never kept coins in baggies for long.

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

What about the intercept shield snaplock holders? They have some kind of foam, but claim to neutralize and prevent any reactions on the coin they contain.

[@jimsullivan3481]

Hey dan, great video!!! You talk about do's and don't's in this video to keep coins from toning. If toning is something you like and you arent trying to stop it, are the things you warned of more likely to cause UNATTRACTIVE toning rather than nice? Just curious if the environment has an effect on the end result that youve seen.Thanks again!!!!

[@CoinHELPu]

Yeah, sometimes it's not attractive toning at all. I see coins in these holders that was in humidity or pushed in by smoker fingers with nice toning and ugly toning, all in one album together. So you never know which coin is going to look nice. But if that is your thing than don't worry.

[@jimsullivan3481]

CoinHELPu I do like a nicely toned colorful coin, but dont remember seeing that certain situations can cause greater odds of resulting in ugly toning. Good info. Thanks again Dan!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!

[@CoinHELPu]

You too!

[@donniegoodman8679]

Easy come, easy go. Before I collected I would polish my coins to a mirror finish. I can make a Philly cent damn close turn it into proof penny. Just between the letters not quite there

[@mysterybuyer3738]

I recently converted a non working refrigerator to a storage cabinet for my buckets of copper cents and nickels. Filled the entire refrigerator. I am beyond folders. lol.

[@everettwhite9874]

@Mystery Buyer How long have you used the refrigerator to store your coins and how are they holding up as far as you can tell? I ask because I have a small fridge about 4x3 that I was about to trash. An old fridge sounds like a good idea until I can come up with a better solution. I’m in the South so since moisture adversely coins that might work for me.

[@mysterybuyer3738]

@@everettwhite9874 I would say it depends what you store in them. My kind of coins are only for the copper. They are nothing special just copper weight. I have to say that it will draw moisture so you will want to add a moisture packet. And I would not store anything really valuable where condition is a priority. Otherwise it's been working well. It's been about a year now.

[@michaelshields5921]

Just a random thought running through my head. If you have coins your just going to store for the future without dragging out or maybe you want to. Set them in the 2x2 or flips or what have you and then vacuum seal them you can write on the outside what it is and still see the coins. Doing multiples at a time full sheets for a example. You can label them for grand kids, who ever you want to have them in the future, write what you bought them for and 20 years down the road see what they are worth. Just make sure your wife says you can put some in the bottem of the chest freezer. :) have a good day coin friends.

[@fernandorivera2395]

Daniel thanks for sharing 👍 Do you recommend Intercept Shield rectangular holders for ANACS, NGC or PCGS slabs??

[@CoinHELPu]

I really don’t have a recommendation on that, sorry

[@margaretstoner4701]

I would just love to go to a COIN show. I am very impressed that you welcomed the GENTLEMAN to PERSONALLY visit you. SERIOUSLY BOYFRIEND..keep us updated and I hope silver joker takes you up on your offer SWEET!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulragalyi5116]

I was wondering what you thought of caps albums. Since they hold air tights not the coins themselves. My silver Rosevelt dimes in dansco have toning on the outside edge only. They are stored in a gun safe with a dehumidifier. I have had luck with the caps album but they are bulky.

[@CoinHELPu]

I haven't used them so not sure on that.

[@garykane7354]

All ways was taught that toning was GOOD, i guess it's bad. thanks Daniel

[@paulkeinrath3252]

Different people have different preferences

[@CoinHELPu]

Most toning isn't pleasing and why desirable toning sells for so much. Toning isn't bad IMO but this is a concern for those who don't like it.

[@sanpedrosilver]

My 32-64 MS-66 Washington Quarter collection was partially ruined. They sat in a cold, basement safe for years. The reverse of the NGC slabbed Quarters turned a dark (almost blackish) color. Probably 50% of the collection is affected. I’ve since put a heating rod in there. Looks like I’m gonna have to get them “professionally“ cleaned up. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sanpedrosilver]

I also have a few silica packs and a dehumidifier in there. Just wish I would’ve thought of all that before I started building the collection. Live & Learn...

[@CoinHELPu]

Sorry to hear but have seen this before

[@sanpedrosilver]

CoinHELPu Yeah, it sucks to put so much Time, effort and money into something just to see it sort of die before your eyes. Appreciate all your videos

[@CoinHELPu]

@@sanpedrosilver Thanks. Hopefully you will recover and get back on track I am sure glad to help with my videos.

[@gary-david1769]

Thank you so much! I have an 1890 1891 & 2 x 1901's Indian Head Pennies uncleaned I found then & many others, including human bones (Omaha Police Dept. has them currently) lol....I recovered them from an old building that was a upscale hotel & a nice bar turned Crack Head Prostitute flop house...now remodeled to apt.s and Bar. (still hundreds of coins to be found, I'm 1000% percent positive because I know where to look.. The building (s) were built in 1906 & the adjoining in 1910. There was an escape tunnel used during prohibition raids and some evil / strange items that I also recovered, that may be priceless to the right individual. I'm just a working man and proud combat vet. really hoping to score enough for a nice down payment on a home for my 14 year old son & I. Three of the four pennies are uncirculated, near mint....besides the dust of over a Century. I am taking them to DSS coin in Omaha Ne. today just to see what he says. [any input would be appreciated]

[@CoinHELPu]

Good luck!

[@davidmcclenning2780]

I use 2x2 and the plastic sleeves and put them in a binder

[@jamesgoss1860]

Dansco sells slipcases for their albums. Is that alone sufficient to prevent toning? I'm assuming not, and will keep a ton of silica gel packets in my safe.

[@CoinHELPu]

It's going to be how the album is stored.

[@antiquarian1773]

I would like to put my high grade coins in my Indian book album but I'm scared that they would get damaged or tone in a ugly way. What album do you recommend is the best for AU - MS Indian heads ? I don't want a whole bunch of NGC/PCGS slabs. They take up too much space and cost a ton to grade. Plus Having a complete book is just a nice feeling

[@wandlbaker]

I have a point on the difference; 1) Investment/Numismatic coins or 2) Fun collections (Circulated coins).. I agree, if you are in the first group you MUST take all care to ensure minimal impact on the coin. If you are in the second group take care to not damage the coin IF IT IS NOT DAMAGED ALREADY. This topic comes up with people who metal detect - Clean it or leave it alone. If not cleaning it means you cannot tell what you have then MINIMAL CLEANING WITH NON-ABRASIVE methods then clean it until you can tell what you have THEN STOP. IF it has a possibility of high numismatic value then SEND IT TO A PROFESSIONAL. Thanks for the information. This is just MY opinion and in no way endorses cleaning or not cleaning. That is a personal choice and YOU must live with the consequences of YOUR choice.

[@tomvayne7578]

I bought intercept shield albums .they seem to stop toning,but they don’t sell them anymore

[@hecklerkoch2446]

What about ziploc bags? And press out the air while sealing the bag??

[@Richard-nq3rh]

Great video"s What if i put my albums in a zip lock freezer bag?

[@CoinHELPu]

If the temp is up and down they can still be effected. Room temp is important.

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

I capsule everything. Even Capsule books. I just touch mylar and press with latex gloves to remove from 2X2. Then Plastic Tubes

[@maclen51B]

Sorry if I missed it, but did you discuss albums for slabbed coins?

[@CoinHELPu]

No because they don't touch coins. You can buy those at JPscorner

[@maclen51B]

CoinHELPu Thank you!

[@ValueHunter7947]

I think it is tar and other byproducts rather than the nicotine but good reason for collectors to quit smoking in any case... the clear 2x2 flips are the best IMHO.

[@CoinHELPu]

Well my point is nicotine products usually don't come without the rest but any substance can react with coin alloy.

[@ourdictatorship]

My dealer worries the foam for the capsules at 6:30 may have PVC in them.

[@georgeshea8613]

What about cigar boxes or a humidor?

[@michaelshields5921]

Danial on a serious note. I happen to be in possession of a 1976 US proof set in the red felt display that has the dime and quarter starting to tone . Do you have any thoughts as to why that would happen.? Sadly the black outer box it came in was in such bad shape.

[@CoinHELPu]

I would say it was exposed to humidity at one time. Can't always be certain.

[@michaelshields5921]

@@CoinHELPu The coins spent a few years in southern GA so it is possible.

[@lincolnmicrophonellc]

Don't take this the wrong way but how are you getting away with that intro music? That's Collective Soul right? Are you playing it yourself? It sounds just like the original! Thank you for making videos they have been extremely helpful! I'm just getting into stuffing 2x2 with coins from my collection.

[@therrienmichael08]

I was wondering how you got them in albums.