The best way to store your coins
If you are an avid coin collector, you will have a lot of time and money invested in your hobby and your collection. As such you need to be as careful as you can with your collection. Plus you need to know how to handle your coins safely so that you do not destroy the value of them by mishandling them.
Do not expose your coins to the elements and only clean your coins if you know what you are doing. This article will look at some of the things you can do to ensure that your coins keep their value.
Where and how you decide to store your coins will make a big difference in whether your coins will rise or decline in value. You need to keep the temperature and humidity as close to normal as possible. Storing your coins in a cold garage, or basement, or a hot attic is a surefire way to lower the value of your coins.
Storing your coins under dry conditions should always be a priority. Wet coins will oxidize over time. You need to choose the proper form of storage in order to properly protect your coins value. With the proper storage, your coins should stay in great shape for years to come.
There are two main concerns when discussing the storage of coins. First, the storage of the individual coin, and second, the storage of a group of coins, or an entire collection.