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Putting coins into albums (without hurting the coin)

So, I recently bought this Roosevelt dime folder to store a bunch of mint state and toned Roosevelt dimes that I have. As they are made of silver, I don't want to ruin them as I press them into the folder, but they don't really slip in that well... I have to use a considerable amount of force. I've only put a couple in, but I had to put them in by pressing down really hard on them with a piece of paper. Will this ruin the luster? Is there some better way?
I'm pretty sure I'm not the first who has had this problem- any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I'm pretty sure I'm not the first who has had this problem- any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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within reason, yes. Cotton gloves are great - I use them when handling negatives and prints. I find a micro-fiber type cloth made for wiping negatives good - perhaps for this purpose as well. I am not crazy about those folder for MS coins though for the obvious reasons though. No matter the $, all coins get my respect IMHO - to each his own
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Eric
I've also used a small wooden dowel with a clean piece of cloth between the coin and the dowel. It gives you a little bit more positive control and it isn't quite so hard on the fingers. Just be careful not to twist or turn it. The folder you mention doesn't seem to me to be the best in terms of quality, but that's my limited experience. I'm usually happier with a Whitman or Dansco.
<< <i>The folder you mention doesn't seem to me to be the best in terms of quality, but that's my limited experience. I'm usually happier with a Whitman or Dansco. >>
With my 5 minutes' worth of experience, I'd have to agree. I avoided the Whitman album because the reviews complained about needing to press too hard on the dime. Well, looks like I got unlucky anyway, haha. I will try Whitman next time anyway.
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of it an hit it gently with a hammer. Works every time and then just remove the one in
the hole and put the correct one in.
bob
<< <i>So, I recently bought this Roosevelt dime folder to store a bunch of mint state and toned Roosevelt dimes that I have. As they are made of silver, I don't want to ruin them as I press them into the folder, but they don't really slip in that well... I have to use a considerable amount of force. I've only put a couple in, but I had to put them in by pressing down really hard on them with a piece of paper. Will this ruin the luster? Is there some better way?
I'm pretty sure I'm not the first who has had this problem- any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks! >>
You run the risk of causing small scratches on the surface of the coin using paper. I use soft cotton gloves or a soft cotton handkerchief (never used
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
Bob
<< <i>No no no, just take an old dime and put it over the hole and put another old dime on top
of it an hit it gently with a hammer. Works every time and then just remove the one in
the hole and put the correct one in.
bob
Clever! I might have to try that.
In response to some others' comments- yes, I do run that risk, using paper (however fine the paper is). I guess cotton gloves would be in order.
As for not being able to see both sides- true, I won't be able to see both sides. I might get another album.
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So much to say, so little time to say it.
As far as pressing the coins in after situating them "evenly" over the hole, (being squared in a round hole is not easy) , then sometimes it takes force to get the coin in. Try wood (like a spatula), or cotton, or polyester or plastic to cover the coin before applying pressure.
In reality, you ain't gonna "hurt" it. It doesn't have feelings...we do.
How many people say to their coin, " This isn't going to hurt a bit " before they jackhammer it into the hole or slide the window right across it and suddenly , it's dead ?
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On a dime I would use a quarter or half size.
That lets you see the coin but keeps your finger off the coin.