How do I long term store rolls?

mademan

I have a couple of dozen rolls of 2003 Jeffersons -2004 Peace & Keelboat nickels. Most are wrapped in paper rolls that have "string & co. " or something like that on the wrapper. They are what I think is called Shotgun rolls as I can see the coins on the end. I also have a dozen rolls that are wrapped in clear plastic. I have been told by dealers to take them out of the plastic. Is that correct. Also I just noticed that the 2003 Jeffs are starting to tone on the end coins of a few of the rolls. Does any body have any advice as to how to store these. I am thinking of long-term storage of 5-10 years. Should I be putting those Silica packs that come in vitamins with the coins?- any advice is appreciated. I would hate to see this coins ruined by my neglect and ignorance. thanks MM

Neptune

Not sure about the plastic part - I have wondered about that myself.

As far as storage, I put mine in a tupperware type container with lid that keeps out air. Silica packs wouldn't hurt either.

Be sure NOT to put on floor where they could get cold in winter, and then warm again - causing them to sweat - throughout the years. I would store in a place where temperature will stay moderate and not vary up and down throughout the years.

There are probably more knowledgable folks around here than myself.

ss350camaro

Vacuum seal them

carl

You should be able to go to any coin dealer, store that handles coins or a web site of coin supplies and order the plastic rolls. I've been usuing them for many, many years. They are simple plastic and you put the coins in them and they stay there forever if necessary. I've got many from back in the 50's that are in plastic rolls and they are like new. The only porblem I've ever found with them is for older coins that are worn they don't take up the entire space in the roll so I have to add another coin in the roll so they don't rattle. Of course if you don't shake them they don't rattle anyway. If you only want a few they are expensive but if you buy a quantity, the price goes down. One word of advice though is check the quantity minted of he coins. I've got rolls like that from the 80's and 90's that I just took to the bank and deposited them. If a coin is minted in the billions the chance that they will be worth something even in uncirc condition within the next hundred years is slim. The price of the plastic roll may not even be worth the effort. When you get older I guess you finally say waht am I doing with this stuff.

wjd283

I agree with Carl.The plastic rolls should prevent toning.The top of a closet would probably suffice.

littlejohn

hi
put them in a intercept shield box.!it will work real good.
littlejohn

carl

One more thing is after you put the coins in the plastic rolls and screw on the top, put a piece of clear tape around the place where the top connects to the tube. This will also help keep out air and humidity. Also, keep your findgers off the coins if possible when putting in the plastic rolls so you don't seal them in with the oils and acid from your fingers.

TheRock

Put the rolls into plastic tubes and then vacume pack the rolls. I have talked to a few people that have done this and they have had great success. Some of them have said they have had these sealed for over 5-7 years and after opening them, they look as good as when they got them. I just started this process on all my 2004 and 2005 rolls. Let's hope it works.

mademan

Thanks All- this is great info--MM

Steve27

" I also have a dozen rolls that are wrapped in clear plastic. I have been told by dealers to take them out of the plastic. Is that correct. "

If there's PVC in that plastic, then yes, but I think that type of plastic is PVC free. Anyone know for sure?