Plastic in L********e Sleeves?

[Coinery]

Are there any of the damaging PVC elements present in the plastic windows of the L***t H***e sleeves? Does anyone know of any issues with lustre when using these sleeves long term?

[Peckris]

Are there any of the damaging PVC elements present in the plastic windows of the L***t H***e sleeves? Does anyone know of any issues with lustre when using these sleeves long term?

Any plastic envelope sold specifically for coins should not contain any PVC, nor should they have done for the past 30 years or more. As for lustre, provided the sleeves are stored in a dry, pollution-free environment, coins should preserve their lustre indefinitely. However, coins should be checked at least annually to make sure the plastic isn't "sweating"; keep a supply of new sleeves at hand to replace any that are suspect.

[Accumulator]

Are there any of the damaging PVC elements present in the plastic windows of the L***t H***e sleeves? Does anyone know of any issues with lustre when using these sleeves long term?

Any plastic envelope sold specifically for coins should not contain any PVC, nor should they have done for the past 30 years or more. As for lustre, provided the sleeves are stored in a dry, pollution-free environment, coins should preserve their lustre indefinitely. However, coins should be checked at least annually to make sure the plastic isn't "sweating"; keep a supply of new sleeves at hand to replace any that are suspect.

I know the question was specifically about plastic envelopes but, unless you wish to look at the coins regularly, wouldn't it be better to use acid-free paper envelopes instead?

[Peckris]

Are there any of the damaging PVC elements present in the plastic windows of the L***t H***e sleeves? Does anyone know of any issues with lustre when using these sleeves long term?

Any plastic envelope sold specifically for coins should not contain any PVC, nor should they have done for the past 30 years or more. As for lustre, provided the sleeves are stored in a dry, pollution-free environment, coins should preserve their lustre indefinitely. However, coins should be checked at least annually to make sure the plastic isn't "sweating"; keep a supply of new sleeves at hand to replace any that are suspect.

I know the question was specifically about plastic envelopes but, unless you wish to look at the coins regularly, wouldn't it be better to use acid-free paper envelopes instead?

Coins are a hobby - you'd want to look at them reasonably often, or what's the point? At least with plastic envelopes you don't need to remove the coin at all, unless replacing the envelope. With paper envelopes, you could be constantly sliding the coin in and out which would cause friction and the risks associated with handling. Cabinets with felt linings are good, but there is still handling involved to see both sides. The one advantage of slabs and plastic envelopes is you can see both sides of the coin without having to handle it.

[Accumulator]

Are there any of the damaging PVC elements present in the plastic windows of the L***t H***e sleeves? Does anyone know of any issues with lustre when using these sleeves long term?

Any plastic envelope sold specifically for coins should not contain any PVC, nor should they have done for the past 30 years or more. As for lustre, provided the sleeves are stored in a dry, pollution-free environment, coins should preserve their lustre indefinitely. However, coins should be checked at least annually to make sure the plastic isn't "sweating"; keep a supply of new sleeves at hand to replace any that are suspect.

I know the question was specifically about plastic envelopes but, unless you wish to look at the coins regularly, wouldn't it be better to use acid-free paper envelopes instead?

Coins are a hobby - you'd want to look at them reasonably often, or what's the point? At least with plastic envelopes you don't need to remove the coin at all, unless replacing the envelope. With paper envelopes, you could be constantly sliding the coin in and out which would cause friction and the risks associated with handling. Cabinets with felt linings are good, but there is still handling involved to see both sides. The one advantage of slabs and plastic envelopes is you can see both sides of the coin without having to handle it.

i was simply distinguishing between those coins one keeps, for whatever reason, but rarely looks at and those in one's main collection. I have various spares etc. which I may get around to selling one day. In the meantime I just feel safer with acid-free paper (probably a hangover from having to use acetate on coins I put into pvc envelopes in the 60s and only took out in recent years). I'm gradually moving my collection to the Quadram capsules which sit in trays and can be removed for viewing.

[Coinery]

Thanks for that! It is that thing about being able to look over them with a glass of wine in hand every now and again, without thinking you're causing them any harm.

Absolutely agree with the paper envelopes too, I also store a few miscellaneous away in these too!