Capital Plastics

Cladiator

I have no experience with Capital Plastics holders. Do they cause toning on the coins anything like Whitman and Dansco albums? Do they cause a different look of toning? Or do they not cause toning at all? Thanks for the info.

-R

kranky

From everything I've ever heard, they do not induce toning.

magikbilly

Hi,
where you store them is important too.

Best,
Billy

291fifth

They are made of inert materials and don't cause toning. They are not airtight so, over time, toning may result. The holders are well made. Before the advent of slabs they were the "cadillac" of coin holders (along with the competing Berger brand).

Cameonut

I have a number of Capital holders. I find that if they are put together correctly - with no gap between the layers - they provide good protection from toning. I believe the materials of construction are inert, but if not assembled right, air and contaninants can diffuse in.

I have had occasions where I had to use an Xacto knife to slightly enlarge a hole or two to get the coin to fit flush. Remember that there is a draft angle on the hole, so do this carefully.

ldhair

dimples

There GRRREAT! for storage 30 years.....no toning on my type set

Hedger

Yes these are great coin holders. Also note, that each Capital coin holder has a maker's scribe along the side of the plastic to properly align the pieces together.

FrattLaw

You might want to check out this thread to really see how much protection they afford a coin.

Michael

Baley

You might want to check out this thread to really see how much protection they afford a coin.

...especially if you tend to store your coins in a hot tupperware bowl with lots of eggs, onions, and vinegar.

dollardude

IMO, they provide adequate long-term protection if kept in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment like anything else. Also, I use Intercept Shield(TM) holders for my slabs. I would do something similar for capital plastic holders, as harmful chemicals in the air can sometimes slowly seep through the non-reactive plastics used in the hobby.

magikbilly

<< <i>You might want to check out this thread to really see how much protection they afford a coin.

Michael >>



Or in a wooden box in a safe in a basement...

Best,
Billy, of anti-wood infamy

Link to Data - if this doesnt convice you there is potential for harm from wood boxes nothing will

MFH

I recently saw a partial set panel for Barber Halves, made by Capital Plastics, that was auctioned recently on Ebay, and it was purchased by another Forum member. It looked like it measured 8" x 13" ( just a guess ) , and it was a three ply board. ( Clear sheets of plastic on the top and bottom sides, and a white center board with the dates and mint marks embossed in a "gold leaf"). The panel was dated from (about) 1908 to 1915.

I checked out Capital's web site the other day, and they no longer list the Barber Series ( either dime, quarter or half dollar) in their current production line-up.

Anyone know if they make boards "by special order "... and, does anyone know of a way to stop the coins from sliding around (rotating) within the coin slots ???

I have a good mind to crack out my half dollar set, and display the set in a custom Capital palstic board.

Any thoughts ?

I won't be needing the boards to house the set until I complete this half dollar set. Five to go, and I have a bead on one of them.

magikbilly

<< <i>and, does anyone know of a way to stop the coins from sliding around (rotating) within the coin slots ??? >>



Hi,
watch out for the suggestion "a bit of clear varnish on the inside edge" or the like as many types can emit harmful gases.

From the Art Conservation Center at the University of Denver's Judy Greenfield, Conservator of Objects - "Building a Better Case"

"Even after 18 months' drying time, oleoresinous (oil) paints corroded lead in an experiment cited by Miles. As oil products dry, they undergo oxidative degradation which yields volatile organic acids, aldehydes and carbon dioxide (Miles). Oleo-resinous products include oil-modified paints and varnishes, one-component polyurethane varnishes (e.g., Varathane), alkyd paints, epoxy ester paints, aluminum paints, silicone paints and most varnishes (Miles)."


Best,
Billy

MFH

Very informative. Thanks.

Anyone have a "safe" idea for not allowing the coins to rotate ?