How to store collector ATB 5oz
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Does anyone have any suggestions on storing the 5oz ATB collector coins? I see you can buy the tubes from APMEX and EBay for the coins but that would certainly not fit with the plastic coin holder in place. I bought some plastic sealed cups from some storage place a few years ago but now they are all filled. I'm wondering if it makes sense just to pop them out of the holders and put them in the mint tubes? I really need some kind of storage solution to keep space for them low but don't want them to lose value. I've been collecting two of each so now I'm up to like 50 coins of this nonsense. Anyone have any ideas?
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The mint tubes hold 10 coins I believe. so just stack the tubes on top of each other in a DRY cool place, and I think you should be fine. Just be careful putting them in the tubes.
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By collector coins, I assume you mean the P mint mark and not the bullion ones.
For bullion, I think the tubes would be best, but for the P coins, I think keeping them in the original US Mint boxes would be best, since you'll want those when it is time to sell.
I keep the boxes/packaging in a separate location. For the coins (P mint coin in its plastic mint container), I wound up purchasing kitchen storage units (for cereal, oats, sugar, etc), as these were the only large cylindrical containers that would hold a stack of the coins in the plastic containers. I put a desiccant in each storage container with the coins.
You could try a covered aluminum sheet cake pan. Example: https://amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Natural-Aluminum-Commercial/dp/B00008UA40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489797550&sr=8-1&keywords=Nordic+Ware+Natural+Aluminum+Commercial+Cake+Pan+with+Lid
It's 3.5" deep so you can stack them in their Mint air-tites by year. Sturdy so easy to lift and move. Easily viewed by just removing the lid. Line the pan with a plush towel for cushioning and to add some colorof your choice. Two would hold the full run, or in your case of two each, four pans.
Thanks Kudbegud but I was hoping to find something cylindrical like the mint tubes that perhaps someone was already using. I just may end up going with the mint tubes.
i hear ya. How about these? https://amazon.com/Clear-Plastic-Free-Large-Refillable/dp/B01DYRWYMW/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1489805699&sr=8-15&keywords=wide+mouth+jars
3.6" across, 3.4" tall. Screw top for secure seal. BPA free PET.
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That looks very promising! Will it fit and how many coins?
Just to verify....you are talking about these
kept in their Mint Air-Tites.
I measured one = 3.4375" wide, .375" tall. 3.6" is wide enough as long as the reduction for the lid screws treads isn't more than .125". It would hold 9. I'm concerned about the width of the neck.
There are these
which are official looking but for bullion type without the Air-Tite capsule.
I'll keep looking
Edited to add:
I would think 4" would be wide enough. There are several to check out on this page. Different types and heights:
https://amazon.com/1000mL-Mouth-Skidproof-Plastic-Bottle/dp/B00NQ878S0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1489808259&sr=8-6&keywords=4%22+wide+mouth+jars
I'm not sure soft PET is safe with metal.
The 5oz puck P-mint airtite is 1/32" less than 3.5" in diameter (3 15/32") x 3/8" thick.
So anything with a 3.5" inside diameter (or 3.5 x 3.5" interior dimension) will work. That leaves a lot of options, like mailing tubes. However, here's another idea. I have a couple of tins like this one. Well, exactly like this one:
https://amazon.com/LU-Fetherston-Chocolate-14-1-Ounce-Amazon-com/dp/B002AQJEAO
The tin has an inside diameter of 3.75 inches, which should be just enough room for the pucks, CoA's and an O2 absorber. Non-reactive and can be sealed air tight with tape. The tin is 6.5" tall, so it could theoretically hold 17 pucks. (Which would be a somewhat impressive 6 pounds.)
The exact product I'm showing is no longer made, but if you search on "rolled wafer", you'll see all sorts of round, tall tins. You'll need to verify the inside diameter, and the manufacturers of the wafers don't give dimensions. You might even be able to find them in your grocery store or warehouse club...
individual airtite capsules
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I chose to not slab my ATB P collection. I originally stored my collection in the OGP's in a drawer but really felt like the coins were never able to truly be looked at and admired by my myself or my wife and children. I decided to purchase from APMEX the following display case:
http://www.apmex.com/product/81391/10-drawer-custom-wood-display-box-for-56-coin-atb-set
The case is a little pricey but it is well built and allows for these unique coins to be safely stored and accessible to be picked up and enjoyed. Each drawer has cut outs for the five coins released in each year. Air-Tite capsules fit in the cut outs. I store all the OGP in a small box in case I ever want to sell the collection.
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Nice find. If you consider the cost of the entire run, the price of this case is not out of line. And it's attractive and compact. I'm going to have to consider it. The mint boxes would be happy in a cardboard box.
Wow there is a wealth of great knowledge. I will probably get two of those high end cases. It'll make selling the second set that much easier.