Is Desiccant Pack a good idea to keep coins from toning?

o0o

In sealed box.

Steven59

Couldn't hurt - "DO NOT EAT"

EDIT: Here's a previous post you may be interested in - https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/995749/are-these-silica-gel-packets-safe-to-store-with-coins

PerryHall

Not a bad idea especially for red copper coins.

o0o

Thank you all you guys

Cougar1978

Eventually the atmosphere will win.

ricko

To answer your question... yes, it will inhibit the tarnish process. Preventing it totally would require a hermetically sealed container with a nitrogen filled airspace where the coin sits. In a slab, in a temperature and humidity controlled environment, tarnish will be drastically slowed, if the coin was not contaminated prior to sealing in the slab. Cheers, RickO

jmlanzaf

@ricko said:
To answer your question... yes, it will inhibit the tarnish process. Preventing it totally would require a hermetically sealed container with a nitrogen filled airspace where the coin sits. In a slab, in a temperature and humidity controlled environment, tarnish will be drastically slowed, if the coin was not contaminated prior to sealing in the slab. Cheers, RickO

This is true. I'm surprised no one has tried to develop and market a relatively cheap nitrogen storage box.

Aercus

Yes. I also recommend getting the type of packs with an indicator in them. These let you know when they need to be recharged.

Also, if it's silver coins, consider also placing a large piece of untarnished junk silver in there. It will help capture any stray sulfides that wander in.