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Coin holders are supposed to protect collector coins, but they often do the opposite. Bad quality coin holders can scratch, stain, tone, ding plus have on down precious coins. Coins are especially prone to this kind of damage when they are taken out about coin holders. Removing a coin away from a coin holder must be done with great care. Failure to follow some few straightforward steps can greatly diminish the quality also worth regarding collector coins.

Difficulty: Tolerably Easy

Instructions

coin tongs or gloves towel

scissors. Challenge Coins.

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Wash your hands. There are oils on your fingers that is can leave fingerprints on coins. The slightest feel may irreparably stain a collector coin. Get in the habit regarding always handling coins in freshly clean up hands.

2 Make use of coin tongs or wear gloves. Even fresh hands can damage collector coins. Employ the tongs or gloves because an extra level about protection. Only handle coins in the edges.

3 Thoroughly examine the coin holder before attempting to remove the coin. Comprehend exactly what seals it jointly. This could be staples, glue, tape, screws or any snap together mechanism. Many times the sealing method is not obvious. If you see a seam alongside the edge, you can probably pry it open. If here is no seam you will probably need to lower the coin out.

4 Gather the suitable tools for the job. Cover your work location by a smooth, clean towel to absorb the fall of a dropped coin. Use anything through a narrow flat edge not unlike any butter knife or flat head screwdriver if you are prying the coin out of the holder. Buy a good quality pair of scissors if you are cutting it out.

5 Gently work the coin out of the holder. Pry open a seam in inserting any flat edge to the seam then wiggling it back and forth. Do never press lower on the coin holder. It could slip outside of your turn and injury the coin. After opening a small gap, rotate the coin holder and carry out the same away from another area. The coin holder should pop open up after doing this dual or 3 times. If you are cutting open any sealed coin holder, reduce in a circular pattern around the coin. When you cut around 75 percent of the coin, carefully pull the holder apart and allow the coin to fall on the towel.

Tips & Cautions

Acquire acute care never to touch the coin through your tools or the holder when it is removed. The slightest feel can harm the coin plus reduce its worth.

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References

Coin Collecting Guide: Appropriate Handling of Coins Outstanding Coin and Diamond: Coin Treatment, Storage and Collateral Free Gold Tips: Gold Coin Holders

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