Air Tite Model X - Direct Fit X1.75 Capsule - 44.45mm

Buy Air Tite Model X - Direct Fit X1.75 Capsule - 44.45mm

Every challenge coin tells a story. It's a symbol of service, a mark of achievement, a memento of a shared bond. These are not just pieces of metal; they are tangible representations of pride, dedication, and personal history. Protecting these invaluable keepsakes from the damaging effects of handling, airborne contaminants, and physical impact is essential. The genuine Air-Tite Model X Direct Fit X1.75 capsule is the professional's choice for safeguarding your most meaningful 1.75-inch challenge coins and medallions.

This is more than just a plastic case; it is an individual vault for your coin. Engineered in the USA from archival-quality materials, the X1.75 capsule creates a stable micro-environment that shields your coin's intricate details from fingerprints, scratches, dust, and moisture. Whether you are a service member preserving a unit coin, a first responder honoring your department, or a professional displaying a corporate award, the Air-Tite X1.75 delivers the security and pristine clarity your collection deserves.

Key Features & Archival Quality: The Science of Preservation

All aspects of the Air-Tite X1.75 capsule are designed to provide ultimate protection on a long-term basis.

• Authentic Air-Tite(r) Brand: Demand the real and most dependable brand in coin protection. In contrast to low-priced, foreign-made plastics which can turn yellow and crack, authentic Air-Tite holders are known to be high quality, consistent and durable.
• Archival-Grade, PVC-Free Acrylic: This is the foundation of safe, long-term storage. The injection-molded capsule is made of a custom non-yellowing acrylic that does not include Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). PVC, which is commonly material of the soft plastic flips, has the ability to leak its harmful chemicals over time leaving behind a green, sticky residue which permanently corrodes a coin surface and any of its value. This capsule is certified to be 100 percent PVC-free and safe over decades.
• Unhindered, Crystal-Clear Observation: The clear acrylic is of high quality and it does not scratch easily hence providing a clear view of both the obverse and the reverse of your coin and enabling you to enjoy the accuracy of every detail without once placing it in the open air.
• Precision Direct-Fit Design: The Direct Fit model has been designed to the specific dimensions of the coins it is intended to hold based on the ideal diameter of 44.45mm (1.75-inch). This tight fit does not allow the coin to slip or jingle around in the holder and leads to micro-abrasions and slider marks as time passes, and particularly during transportation.
• Snap-Together Seal: The cover and base are a two-piece construction that bonds securely in a solid and friction-based seal. This makes it into a safe enclosure and is very resistant to accidentally popping open which makes it an unrivalled obstacle against dust and fingerprints.
• Made in the USA: All authentic Air-Tite holders are made in the United States; thus, meeting the strictest standards of quality control and materials on a product you can depend on to hold your most valuable items.

The Definitive X1.75 Compatibility Guide

Air-Tite Model X1.75 is the industry standard to protect the most popular size of challenge coins and medallions. This direct fit holder, with an internal diameter of 1.75 inches (44.45mm), is the ideal holder to use with an enormous variety of commemorative items.

The following fits best in this capsule:

• Military Challenge Coins: The 1.75" is among the most common size of coins of all branches of the Armed Forces; Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard troops.
• Law Enforcement /First Responder Coins: They are ideal to keep police departments, sheriff offices, fire departments and EMS units safe.
• Corporate & Organizational Medallions: A great option to have corporate achievement awards, long service medallions and commemorative tokens of non-profits.
• Any Other Coin or Medallion 44.45mm (1.75") Diameter.

How to Use Your Air-Tite Capsule

Simple things you should follow to guarantee the highest degree of protection and prevent damage of your coin are:

• Be Careful: Never touch your coins by hand, always use your coins by holding their edges and use clean cotton or nitrile gloves when handling your coins. This helps keep corrosive oils on your fingers off the coin so that they do not leave permanent stains on the surface of the coin.
• Position: Pull apart the capsule in half. Put your coin softly in the base (the deeper half). Make sure it is flat- seated.
• Closing: Invert the bottom, putting the cover (the shallower half) on top. With the edges, push down hard and even until you hear and feel a snap. This ensures safe closure.
• Opening (Optional): Air-Tite capsules have long-term storage applications and may be hard to open. The suggested practice should be taken care of. With the very sharp edge of a thin, sturdy blade (such as a utility or pocket knife), pick at the seam between the halves very, very carefully so as to get the very tip of the blade into the seam. Rotate the blade around the blade gently and separate the capsule slightly. Do this in a couple of spots around the circumference until you are able to pry the halves apart with your fingers.

Warning: Work slowly at all times, blade facing away from body and remember this can make slight cosmetic scuffing on the edges of the capsule.