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U.S. Type coin albums made-to-order

Hello all, like many collectors, I have a mix of certified coins (which are my MS or keys/semi-keys) and circulated coins. This post question is for my circulated items. I would like to know if anyone knows of a company that can make a coin album to-order? An album like that of the Dansco or Intershield U.S. Type albums. I cannot use the albums that they mass-produce because they do not contain enough ports for the Seated Libs, or 3-cent silver...so on and so forth. And yes, to answer a follow-on question, I already have my circulated type in a 3-ring binder, but I want them in an album. Thank you all for any advice you can provide.

Lover of the Trade Dollar

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,762 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You can buy blank pages (no writing under the holes) just for what you need. Then type a nice little label for below each hole as you like.

    bob :)

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not enouph market to make something like that.

  • Mdcoincollector2003Mdcoincollector2003 Posts: 665 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A library of coins type set has more slots and it starts from 1793 to about the 1950s

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Does Capital custom make holders? Their holders look nice.

  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,414 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Consider using airtite/kointains and the CAPS album pages.

    -----Burton
    ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
  • BUFFNIXXBUFFNIXX Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nope -- you will have to make it yourself. Not all that hard to do.
    For the raw coins use 2 x 2 cardboard holders and plastic pages
    you should be good 2 go.

    Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage
    a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
  • GaCoinGuyGaCoinGuy Posts: 2,761 ✭✭✭✭

    I have made an update page for my 7070, but am currently experimenting with the liner board material to find one that doesn't have acid or chemicals that would cause issues.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @vacoins.... Welcome aboard... Good luck in your search....Cheers, RickO

  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,731 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GaCoinGuy said:
    I have made an update page for my 7070, but am currently experimenting with the liner board material to find one that doesn't have acid or chemicals that would cause issues.

    It would be nice if Dansco sold a "true" blank page, that you could punch your own coin slots.

    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GaCoinGuy said:
    I have made an update page for my 7070, but am currently experimenting with the liner board material to find one that doesn't have acid or chemicals that would cause issues.

    Found an older article on acid free/archival material. Posting for the information purposes only.

    “April 9, 2014
    What is the Difference Between Acid-Free and Archival?
    We often get questions about what the difference is between acid-free papers and archival papers.
    Acid-free papers are made using alkaline paper making technology. This means the pH of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 (neutral). The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid compounds absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging.

    pH Scale

    Although there are no universal standards in regards to what makes a paper archival, there are some generally accepted properties. In addition to being acid free, the paper should contain no groundwood or unbleached pulp, meet strict limits on metallic content and be free from optical brighteners which artificially make the sheet whiter.

    If you are looking for the ultimate in permanence, we recommend acid free surfaces made with 100% cotton.

    Papers in our 500 Series line such as 500 Series Drawing, Bristol, Museum Mounting Board, Illustration Board, Charcoal, and Mixed Media are all 100% cotton and acid free.

    Furthermore, our Museum Mounting Board meets the Library of Congress Standards for Archival Properties.

    In addition to your choice in paper, don’t forget environmental factors. They can be just as important in ensuring the longevity of your work. Light, heat and humidity all have an effect on paper. Sunlight and ultraviolet light can cause fading and brittleness. Too low a humidity can cause paper brittleness, and too high a humidity increases the chance of mold. The lower the storage temperature of paper, the longer it lasts. The life of paper is doubled with every decrease of 10°F. Cycling (temperature/humidity fluctuations) weakens and breaks down paper fibers by causing fibers to expand and contract.”

    https://www.strathmoreartist.com/blog-reader/what-is-the-difference-between-acid-free-and-archival.html

  • coinnutcoinnut Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome aboard. Only 17 years to make your first post!
    I like the Library of Coins albums. But like many albums out there the holes are too big for most of the coins.

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