Question for Forum Members Re "W" Cents

RichR

Question 1: Why did the Mint package the three 2019 "W" cent varieties in individual floppy envelopes rather then as part of their respective annual sets (and enclosed within those sets)? Was this just a lame cost saving measure so as to not produce revised set packaging?

Question 2: How are you storing these coins as to best protect their condition? Right now, I have the plastic envelopes tucked inside the paper envelopes provided by the Mint and those are in turn tucked inside the larger boxes holding the respective mint and proof sets.

I'm just concerned that the cents will degrade without proper packaging.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

ricko

I just leave mine in the envelope they came in....Keep them away from high heat/humidity and other environmental influences and they should be relatively stable for years. Cheers, RickO

rmorgan

I put mine in a capsule. (I did not feel I could appreciate the coin through the cellophane and printing.)

jdimmick

I don't think that mint cello these are in is going to be good for long term storage!

Hemispherical

i. Ask the Mint. No one could possible know the answers unless you work for the Mint on the W cent project. https://catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/contact-us.html

ii. Keep them in the plastic baggie and then stick it in a 2.5x2.5 flip. If there’s a hole in the baggie then take it out of the baggie and put the coin in the flip. Potential 70s off for verification... time to wake up.

There was an article that mentioned someone from the Mint stated the bags were safe.

BStrauss3

LIKELY the decision was made to spice up the sets too late to (re)design the packages and reset the machinery...

JBK

I think the soft plastic is mylar (not 100% sure). But on any case soft plastic from the mint for unc sets has been safe over the years.

MiBellita

When I ordered the 2019 proof set, I recieved a W cent that appeared discolored and I was a bit disappointed but still happy to have it. I thought maybe the plastic baggie had something to do with it.. I'll post a picture of it when I get back home

RichR

I wish Capital Plastics had a blank holder for 3 cents...but I've never seen such an item.

MiBellita

@MiBellita said:
When I ordered the 2019 proof set, I recieved a W cent that appeared discolored and I was a bit disappointed but still happy to have it. I thought maybe the plastic baggie had something to do with it.. I'll post a picture of it when I get back home

I don't think it ever let me post the pic of mine, not sure why..

Kudbegud

I used my 4 "Free" grading vouchers for grading there. I get one each Proof and Silver Proof sets and 2 Uncirculated Sets by subscription. I had to wait because of Stupid Post shipping so sent all 4 in on 6/7 and they were delivered to PCGS 6/10. Because of the number of W Quarters sent in, I'm assuming from what CS told me, they weren't checked in till 6/24 or 2 weeks later. Grading went the quickest I've experienced giving credit where credit is due. I got the "Grades In" and "Order Shipped" this morning. Less than 4 days to make it through the grading process was excellent.

Considering the complaints of discolored and stained W Cents receive by members here I have little to complain about in the grades received.

Jzyskowski1

Congrats 🙀jzyskowski

Hemispherical

@MiBellita said:

@MiBellita said:
When I ordered the 2019 proof set, I recieved a W cent that appeared discolored and I was a bit disappointed but still happy to have it. I thought maybe the plastic baggie had something to do with it.. I'll post a picture of it when I get back home

I don't think it ever let me post the pic of mine, not sure why..

Sometimes the forum is finnicky.

Couple work arounds:

Edit a post and upload the pic.

Precede the pic immediately with an emoji.

bsshog40

I just kept mine in the ogp and put them in my cabinet.