I have a coin in original government packaging, It came from the mint in a sealed plastic ( or is it acryic) case. I want to know if anyone knows if it's sealed airtight or would I have to be concerned about it oxydizing or tarnishing over time. I don't want this coin to get ruined, but taking out the the original and sending it in to get graded, I fear that it would take away any value of the coin later on...I am new at coin collecting and would appreciate any information that can be provided...I would really like to know more about coins. Thank you.
2007-01-01 12:20:13 · 4 answers · asked by Holly W 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
No the case is not air tight. Also the cases (slabs) from the grading services are not air tight either. You did not say what coin it was. That will determine what is best to do. If you have an air tight box or a place to store it, that is away from chemicals and has about the same temperature year round, it should be okay for a good many years. Remember things we feel are not harmful actually are to coins and other things made of metal, such as fabric softener and just the plain old newspaper. As time goes by the coin will tone, but it will take a long time. Most nice looking silver dollars out there have been dipped to get the tone off, don't let anyone fool you on this. Nice original coins are really rare. I kind of like the nice toned ones myself. I have my coins in safes with silica gel and keep an eye on things. That way I can stop a problem before it happens.
2007-01-01 13:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you have it graded?It just came from the mint,and is uncirculated-it should be grade 1.You only have that done years from now -if it is a very rare coin that will sell for $$$$$$$$.Leave it in the container somewhere out of the light(a nice box).If it changes color fine-most coins do cahange with the years-but the #i rule is NEVER clean them-it can actually decrease the value.Just common sense makes a difference.Leave it in the case and don't worry about it.When I started,it was 1 coin at a time,and i would get the plastic pockets that dealers sell(not saran wrap).Put them in a box and not shake them around-but you could still look at them -without getting finger oils on them.As you go along you'll learn more and find what's best for you.
2007-01-01 17:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by annekitchin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always make sure I am spotlessly clean and that my clothes are too. I try to co-ordinate what I am wearing if possible. Today it is leggings, a long cotton shirt over a shorter T shirt and a scarf. I have my pixie boots on too. The shirt is purple and black stripes, the T shirt is mauve. The leggings are black by boots are black. My undies are pale cream colour. Also matching. Today is a split Uni / Solicitors' day. If I am at Uni all day I get more outrageous; at the solicitors' more conservative.
2016-05-23 04:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are molded and there can still be air gaps, I have even seen some that had water in them after a flood.
2007-01-01 12:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kijad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋