Are Capital Holders Good for Long Term Storage?

erwindoc

Hey guys/gals, I got an exceptional deal on a set of used ones at the local B&M for some of my Washington quarters. Are these good for long term storage?

DelawareDoons

They're as good as the environment you store them in. Assuming you keep them in a relatively dry, cool place away from the sun, they're fantastic.

Jeffnlu

I've got a 34 piece set of Ikes in a Capitol holder that I bought in 1988. Slight toning in a couple but otherwise they look like the day I bought them.

ricko

Certainly not a sealed container... as above, storage environment will be influential. Cheers, RickO

davewesen

some insert colors/types and coin locations seem to induce attractive toning after 20 +

WaterSport

Let's see...been over 25 years now...no issues.

CoinHoarder

Yes. Capital holders are outstanding for long term storage. I have a complete circulated 1932 - 1964 set of Washington Quarters that are housed in two Capital holders. I also bought my Capital holders used from my coin dealer decades ago. Just one tip about putting the coins in the Washington Capital holders. Wait until you have the whole set before you put them in the holder. It is a pain to have to take the holder apart every time you get a new acquisition.

They are also great for uncirculated coins. The coin that I have pictured below I bought from Bob Kelly Rare Coins back in Feb 1996. The coin has been housed in a Capital holder since I bought it. It is a 1995 Doubled Die. Looks just as good as the day I received it.

I have many of my nicer coins housed in Capital holders. Highly recommend!

Zoins

I've seen a lot of coins in Capital Plastics holders that look great after decades of storage, like the ones shown here.

DDR

Yes, I have some coins in Capital Plastics holders that I have used for long-term storage. They work great. But as others have pointed out, though, your coins can tone in the holders. Some of mine did, some didn't. Even in the same holder.

coinkat

I have a Canadian Dollar set in a large Capital holder set- I like it. I have not noticed any substantive changes in the coins- some are white and others are not

Edited as follows- At the time coins were put into the holder, there were coins in various states- white, toned, and even heavier toned coins- and there has been no change to them over time- hopefully that makes more sense and passes the straight face test...

CaptHenway

They are absolutely inert and will not harm your coins. However, remember two things.

1. When you put coins into them, the air in the room, including your breath, will fill up the rest of the opening and probably remain in the holder for a long time. Work on your coins in a climate-controlled environment, and try not to breath on them. Where oh where could you possibly get a breathing mask?

2. They are not airtight, but the tighter the screws, the less air leakage. Re-tighten as necessary. Store in a climate-controlled environment,

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FrankH

After you tighten the screws, you can also clear tape the edges and trim flush.

Namvet69

@FrankH nice touch, I've done that too, makes me feel that I've sealed the holder as best as I can. Peace Roy

CaptHenway

@FrankH said:
After you tighten the screws, you can also clear tape the edges and trim flush.

But what about the volatiles from the glue that you have now trapped inside the holder?

FrankH

@CaptHenway said:

@FrankH said:
After you tighten the screws, you can also clear tape the edges and trim flush.

But what about the volatiles from the glue that you have now trapped inside the holder?

I don't think the opaque type of cello tape has that stiicky stuff.

FrankH

The whole thing becomes complicated when in reality, lacquer is probably the best protective film ever devised.
But it chips.

Coins belong in pockets.