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CartwheelTwopence

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  1. Hi, so I have an enquiry about coin storage. I currently house my collection in lighthouse self adhesive coin holders, laid down flat in coin trays. However I have noticed that after a year or two some coins have toned quickly or unevenly, often just on one side like. I’ve heard these holders are good for longer term storage - at least for a few years anyway - so i wondered why this was and if there is anything I am doing wrong? And tips for alternative storage as I cannot risk the rest of my collection going the same way. Thanks.


  2. they are not getting put into circulation, you have to buy them, like you used to have to with £2 coins, they existed before 1997, I actually obtained one from an aunt who was given the useless coinage in charity stuff, (1989 claim of rights) before 1997... but only that way, because they are not issued in a way that promotes them as Legal tender.

    I can imagine you were quite pleased to have received it, of all of the modern coins she could have given you!


  3. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/king-George-coin-festive-of-britian-1951-/111598571101?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

    Anyone want a very cheap crown? He says its proof, would we agree? Strange that it would be sold in the green box of normal issue. Plus, I don't think they made any in actual silver? Correct me if I'm wrong.

    Also, I wonder why he won't accept paypal? Just a bank transfer? Surely if the item is of high value it would be better to use paypal as there is protection in case the receiver claims to have not received it? Not like it's going to sell anyway!!!


  4. I just skipped to the middle, got bored, and went to the end. I personally don't rate a slabbed piece any higher than a loose coin; for me, eye appeal, toning and the general feel of a coin is much more important than minute difference in grade - particularly when some bias or incorrect grading could occur, as has been suggested previously...


  5. Thanks for the advice everyone. It's always encouraging to get replys after your first post. This is what I house my coins in http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLACK-SCHULZ-inserts-coins-divider/dp/B003AJKGES

    I don't think they're PVC pages as the pages a quite rigid, whereas the PVC kind are flexible; I was under the impression that no albums specifically made for coins use PVC anymore.

    With regards to getting the coins out, I think I might go for it. It's not necessarily about them holding their value for me...if they were worth a great deal I would leave them, but I can't see their value going up dramatically. Maybe for whoever I hand the collection to upon my demise they will go up in price, but they can deal with my follies when I'm gone!

    I don't know about albums but some packets are. I was stung when I bought 300 or so PVC flips from eBay, not described as PVC though. Vergedis grew and some green slime appeared - not that bad but a notable difference. I quickly evacuated the coins and binned the packets!


  6. Good luck in completing it! They might not be as cheap as you think though, as not all can be found in circulation any more. Rather surprisingly to me some of the Island issues can be quite pricey - £15 each ish. And you've got the 2002 commonwealth games set to get; they're £10 - £20 each.

    I'm sure it would be a really interesting set to have though!


  7. Agree with Nick

    If your coin is uncirculated (full mint shine and clear details without any scratches or blemishes) then it maybe worth up to £ 35. For worn coins the price offered could be less than £ 1.

    However there are some 1912 variants that are scarce

    The 1912 H penny in uncirculated can be worth £ 130.

    The 1912 2 on 1 can be worth a lot more.

    A photo could help

    I'd argue it would be worth a bit more than £35, wouldn't it? Maybe £70? Then again, I don't really collect pennies. My best is a 1919KN in fine, or '02 in UNC!

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