Shiny pennies' preservation

[Roller]

I've gone over past posts on coin preservation but I'm not satisfied that this particular question has been treated befrore; so here it goes.
Someone dumped a whole bunch of BU red coins "59 through '68 and I got the bag thei're in. (This has happened once before about a year ago.) I'm thinking I should store the coins in rolls. While they are bright and shiny, I assume that there is some contaminants on them that are not visible to the eye (at least I handled them). Should I somehow clean them before placing them in rolls where they may stay for a long time? I fear that over time if there are contaminants, the mirror-like finish will suffer.

[DoubleYou]

I simply never clean the coin. I would put them in plastic tubes over paper rolls.

[coinman2009]

Agreed, I dont clean either, plastic not paper! Nice find on all the copper!!!

[JeanK]

I have opened original bank wrapped rolls of so many years I cannot remember them all. Many times I have found coins that are in them have the black grunge of carbon spots, and sometimes growing verdigris, already destroying the coin.

Paper used for the coins usually has an acidic content which leads to self-destruction like an old newspaper. This has convinced me that original paper rolls are not a good place to store coins. Even at that, unless they were stored in an optimal environment their entire life they will probably have condition issues anyway.

Just my thoughts on the subject.
Jean

[mousey70]

I use the white square plastic tubes for preserving large amounts of cents. I fill each tube up as much as it can hold. Then cap it and tape it tightly around the cap fitting with painter's tape to block out any further air from entering. Then I use the tape as a label. Works for me.

[Roller]

Where do you get the plastic tubes Mousey?

[copperlover]

Any type of paper contain sulphur and eventually erode mint state coins. I do agree that plastic containers are best but be sure that the type used does not contain any PVC (polyvinylchloride)which aids in formation of the powdery stuff. I do hope this helps to point you in the right direction.If you are packing the tubes make sure that they are packed closely without rolling around.

Lucien

[mousey70]

Where do you get the plastic tubes Mousey?

I get them at Wizard coin supply. Look under coin storage. I bought the 100 square tube coin safe and They're stong and easy to use and store since they are square. http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/prod...re-coin-tubes/
I get all my supplies from them. Shipping is pricey so I hold off until I need several items like these tubes, 2x2's, cotton gloves, new ' Red and Black ' books, etc.

[BadThad]

I use the white square plastic tubes for preserving large amounts of cents. I fill each tube up as much as it can hold. Then cap it and tape it tightly around the cap fitting with painter's tape to block out any further air from entering. Then I use the tape as a label. Works for me.

BINGO, exactly how I do it. Works great!

Definately don't want to keep them in paper rolls at all. I've cracked many OBW rolls that had corrosion going to work on the coins.....mainly from improper storage.

[lara4228]

what about plastic coin rollers?

[hasfam]

what about plastic coin rollers?

I'm not sure I know what a plastic coin roller is, but you probably would want something that is made specifically for coin storage especially for the long haul. Coin tubes that do not contain any PVC as stated by Lucien is preferred. Also, on a side note, If I crack a roll that has a coin or 2 showing signs of oxidation I seperate those from the rest when i put them in tubes to store. Maybe I'm just a little paranoid but it seems like some of the stuff that goes on with the spotting and corroding of these coins is like a virus and after a while the whole roll is infected. So I quaratine the worst ones.

Rock

[lara4228]

When I buy rolls of coin from my bank they come in 3 different ways: paper rolls, shrink wrap or plastic coin rollers. It is the last one I was referring to. You can also buy these in bulk from the dollar store.

[jfines69]

There is acid/sulphur free paper products available... Any art/hobby store should carry it... It is used for paintings and documents!!!

[BadThad]

what about plastic coin rollers?

Those are not air tight. You need to protect your rolls from air and humidity....it's quite simple. The more layers of protection, the better.