Coin cards for wallets

[Geordie582]

I have been toying with a method of keeping coins fairly static in the coin wallet pockets. I have bought (From Chris) some staple cpoin cards and cut each in two, then trimmed them to fit the pockets. Each resulting card has a transparent centre on which you can lay the coin to facilitate easy insertion and withdrawl. I trim the card sections to 35 x 35 mm which is the easiest size to slide in an out of the pockets.

It would be great if you could buy them ready made to fit

What do you think?

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[TomGoodheart]

Er.... I may just be confused here, but the Hartberger style flips can be stored in plastic pages of 50x50mm slip-wallets, specifically made for them - the coins are held more or less in place and can be viewed a page at a time (from either side). That would be easier than having to cut down the flips and neater than lots of plastic envelopes no? - I'd imagine Chris could get the pages and albums to put them in too... aha.. I see he does, and a nice tray too..

[Geordie582]

I think you are talking about the coin albums not the wallets which have pockets of about 37x37mm. The albums are for 50x50mm coin cards.

[kuhli]

I am not sure if Hartberger makes the self-seal types in that size, but here in the US, you can get the staple type cardboard holders in 1½" X 1½", which is what the 37mm pockets will hold. (the 2" X 2" fit into the 50mm pockets)

[Geordie582]

Ta! for that. I'm off to the USA next week. I'll keep a look out for them. It will save me having to cut the cards down to size.

[Geordie582]

As you probably noticed, I'm having trouble getting pictures into posts. Forgive the latest try!!

[Geordie582]

Hurrah!! It worked! That was the insert to the wallet. This is the wallet!

Ignore my e-mails, Chris! Trouble with image size!!

Edited February 20, 2005 by Geordie582