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Is Desiccant Pack a good idea to keep coins from toning?
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In sealed box.
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Couldn't hurt - "DO NOT EAT"
EDIT: Here's a previous post you may be interested in - https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/995749/are-these-silica-gel-packets-safe-to-store-with-coins
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Not a bad idea especially for red copper coins.
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Eventually the atmosphere will win.
To answer your question... yes, it will inhibit the tarnish process. Preventing it totally would require a hermetically sealed container with a nitrogen filled airspace where the coin sits. In a slab, in a temperature and humidity controlled environment, tarnish will be drastically slowed, if the coin was not contaminated prior to sealing in the slab. Cheers, RickO
Yes. I also recommend getting the type of packs with an indicator in them. These let you know when they need to be recharged.
Also, if it's silver coins, consider also placing a large piece of untarnished junk silver in there. It will help capture any stray sulfides that wander in.
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