Name: Guardhouse 2.5x2.5 Double Pocket Vinyl Protective Coin Flips - Pack of 10
Brand: BOLD Precious Metals
SKU: SUPPLY-100001-Pack10
Price: 1.40 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How big are the coins that fit in 2.5x2.5" flips?

Accepted Answer

Such flips are intended to be used with larger coins and medallions, usually up to 41mm in diameter. They make a great fit with American Silver Eagles, Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, modern commemorative dollars, large world crowns and military challenge coins.

Question 2

Are there paper inserts with these Guardhouse flips?

Accepted Answer

This 10 pack of Guardhouse flips does not consist of paper inserts. The inserts are not sold in sets, and this provides the freedom to collectors to select the style of archival, acid-free paper of their preference in order to archive their collection.

Question 3

What is the procedure when using a double pocket coin flip?

Accepted Answer

Put your coin in one pocket, and a paper insert with the information of the coin in the other. This style makes the paper never touch the coin and this eliminates possible scuffing of the coin and makes it easy to identify and catalog without Pick up the coin itself.

Question 4

Does Guardhouse flips come pre-separated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these Guardhouse flips are ready separated, and they have rounded corners. This design makes them safe and easy to work with straight out of the package, and not the need to tear it and the sharp edges that are on other kinds of flips.

Question 5

What is PVC damage on a coin?

Accepted Answer

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) damage: damage to PVC (polyvinyl chloride) caused by leaching chemical softeners, called plasticizers, out of soft vinyl coin holders. This procedure leaves a sticky green film on the surface of the coin which is acidic and will lead to permanent corrosion and pitting as the coin ages. Heat and humidity promote this damage.

Question 6

Do vinyl coin flips last long in storage?

Accepted Answer

The flips of vinyl are only safe, depending on what they are composed of. The vinyl flips are soft, flexible, and contain plasticizers (PVC) and not safe to use in the long term. In contrast, rigid unplasticized vinyl (uPVC) flips, such as these Guardhouse flips, do not contain these harmful softeners and are widely considered archival-safe for the long-term protection of coins.

Question 7

What does "unplasticized vinyl" mean?

Accepted Answer

Unplasticized vinyl (uPVC) is a rigid and chemically stable form of PVC that is manufactured without the addition of plasticizers. Since it does not contain these damaging chemical softeners, it will not degrade in a degrading way that can affect coins, and is thus a excellent material to use in storage archives.

Question 8

What is the difference between uPVC flips and Mylar?

Accepted Answer

PET plastic (one of which is called Mylar) is viewed as the museum-quality standard of archival safety because it is fully inert. Nevertheless, it may be prone to scratches and cracks compared to uPVC. Unplasticized vinyl (uPVC) offers comparable archival safety with greater rigidity and durability, making it a robust and more cost-effective choice for most collectors.

Question 9

What does ANA and NGC say about storing coins?

Accepted Answer

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) and leading professional grading companies such as NGC and PCGS recommend collectors not to use any storage holder that contains PVC. They suggest that coins be kept in chemically inert, archival-quality materials that may include Mylar, polystyrene (hard plastic capsules) or unplasticized flips as the only way to guarantee long term preservation and protection of coins.

Question 10

What is the best way to deal with my coins?

Accepted Answer

The ideal thing to do is to always carry coins on their edges. To avoid fingerprints and the corrosive oils deposited by your fingers on your collection it is strongly suggested that you wear very soft and lint free cotton gloves when rifling through your collection.

Question 11

How can a valuable coin collection be stored most advantageously?

Accepted Answer

Coin collections cherished must be put in a place where there is a stable temperature, a cool and dry environment. Rooms or places that have excessive humidity or extreme fluctuations in terms of temperature, e.g. basements, attics or garages, are not recommended. To keep your collection safe against theft and not in the line of fire, a good domestic safe or safe deposit box at a bank is advised.

Question 12

What is the process to get rid of PVC residue on a coin?

Accepted Answer

In the event that PVC residue is caught early, it is sometimes safe to remove the residue by soaking the coin in a glass container of 100 percent pure acetone (again, do not use nail polish remover, which contains other chemicals). This must be done in an area that has good ventilation and not in an open flame. Once soaked, the coin is then rinsed using distilled water and then dried in the air. In the case of valuable coins, or more severe damage, professional conservation will be advised.

Question 13

What are challenge coins and are these flips able to hold them?

Accepted Answer

Challenge coins are medallions, frequently with a symbol of the organization, that are traditionally carried by members of a group, especially in the military and law enforcement. Our 2.5" x 2.5" size Guardhouse flips provide a perfect way to store and display most of the standard size challenge coins.

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Guardhouse 2.5x2.5 Double Pocket Vinyl Protective Coin Flips - Pack of 10