Need help on finding dime capsules

mrcommem

I am looking for a plastic capsule that came in the March of Dimes set. That particular capsule in 18mm inside diameter and 22mm outside diameter. This size fits just perfectly in antique coin chest. Does anyone know what brand plastic capsule is used for the dimes in the March of Dimes set and where they are available I could use about 100 of them.

fc

Are you sure about that 22 mm outside diameter? That is really a small amount of plastic.
I cannot find anything that small for a 18 mm coin.
I thought it would be neat to find them for you fast. But that is really tough.
I pulled up the march of dime set and just eye balling it i question the measurement.

ifthevamzarockin

Google

direct fit air-tite coin capsules

55 cents each

AUandAG

Do you want to go so far as buy an unopened box of 5 sets of March of Dimes? IF so send me a pm

bob

fc

Those air-tites in size A18 are not what he wants.

https://www.air-tites.com/air-tite_capsule_measurements.htm#.XBG-rnRKjb1

I cannot seem to find a capsule with his desired measurements.

ifthevamzarockin

I stand corrected.

Nothin' a belt sander and some 80 grit wouldn't fix.

Anyone know if the 2016 gold dime had the same size holder?

mrcommem

These are definitely 18mm inside diameter and 22mm outside. I have two that came with the dimes from the March of dimes set. Direct fit Air-Tites 18mm are their A series and are much too wide. If the mint can find them, this forum should know about them.

mrcommem

The gold dime is the same size as the 1/10oz gold coins. They have and outside diameter of 24mm.

derryb

Note that original US Mint capsules are unique (I have yet to find their source) and not the same as the popular "airtite" capsule. Oustide diameters may not be the same. If original is important search ebay for an original mint capsule.

Is this what you are looking for?

Cameonut

@wayneherndon at Wizard may be able to help.
Send him a PM.

mrcommem

Coin capsule problem solved. I did a search on E-bay and found an ebay store called Displaystore. I found small capsules for dimes, cents, and nickels. The specs are:

Cent---19mm inside diameter, outside 23mm
Dime--18mm inside diameter, outside 21.64mm
Nickel--21mm inside diameter, outside 25mm

They have about 10 other sizes also but once the size is up to quarters it is just about the same size as Air-Tites A series.

I hadn't bought anything from the mint recently. The last two sets I bought were the March of Dimes set and the 2018 Palladium Eagle. Both had a different style of capsule than old sets that I used to purchase. Has the mint gone to a different company for capsules? The old mint capsules were really sturdy and solid and finding a replacement was difficult. The old capsules can be found on E-bay but they a not inexpensive.

AUandAG

so I guess you will not be making me an offer for my rare dime holders???

bob

jwitten

I have one, but use it for $2 1/2 Indians instead..