How to Store and Protect Your Coin Collection

How to Store and Protect Your Coin Collection You can spend years building a quality coin collection and lose significant value through poor storage and handling. Proper care requires understanding the few things that genuinely damage coins. The Fundamentals of Coin Handling Always hold coins by the edge. Never touch the face. The oils in your fingerprints can leave permanent marks. Never clean a coin — cleaning removes original surface character and results in a Details designation from PCGS and NGC. Work over a padded surface. Coin Storage Options 2x2 Mylar flips: inexpensive, use PVC-free material. Hard plastic capsules (Airtites): excellent protection for individual coins. Coin tubes: for common date circulated coins. Coin albums: for displaying complete sets. PCGS and NGC slabs: certified coins are already stored optimally. Environmental Conditions Store coins in a cool, dry environment with stable temperature. Avoid basements and attics. Keep away from rubber, adhesives, and wood products that cause rapid silver toning. Avoid direct sunlight. Commonwealth Coins and Collectibles carries certified coins and currency sleeves at www.ccandc.gold. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, shipping nationally and internationally.