Coin Collectors: This Information Will Save You THOUSANDS $$$

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In this video I talk about the dangers of PVC damage to collectible coins. It is an unfortunate part of coin collecting history that many manufacturers of coin preservation products used PVC plastics in their products. PVC leaches harmful chemicals out onto your valuable coins and leaves damaging green residue on them. Think your carson city morgan dollar is safe, protected in plastic? Think again. Watch this video to find out how to keep your silver coins like Peace dollars, walking liberty half dollars, and much more safe from dangerous chemicals and save you thousands of dollars in the process.
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@ithinkthisisagoodname2948 7 жыл бұрын

You just saved like $3000 worth of my coins thanks man

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Really happy you saw this!!

@levithelevite315 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I just subscribed and I love your channel! Also, what camera do you use? Thank you!

@kylesackaroff5448 5 жыл бұрын

IThinkThisIsAGoodName SAME

@satarkhan3981 5 жыл бұрын

IThinkThisIsAGoodName 9983152270

@Angelico_H 4 жыл бұрын

Does the 2x2 Double Pocket Vinyl Flip BCW work???

@seal6204 7 жыл бұрын

frick I had a Australian 1966 80% silver coin uncirculated in pvc I just took it out thanks.

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help

@TheCoinChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder. I checked my coin collection and found a restruck 1 Thaler Maria Theresa coin that was in a PVC flip. No damage yet, but thanks for reminding me to take it out.

@ssisk87 4 жыл бұрын

This also applies to currency bills as well, though more dramatic effects happen such as the paper becoming brittle, or the ink basically liquefying, or both... I use Supersafe brand top loader holders for my bills and clear hard polystyrene 2x2's and roll tubes for my coins... PVC = Degradation in value for anything it 'protects'...

@daurgo2001 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, many modern storage sleeves are “loosy-goosy” and don’t have PVC, so that’s not a great way to test them. I saw another video that showed that if you burn a little of the plastic, the flame turns green if it has PVC, so I’ll be testing all of my non-brand name plastic products now.

@Silverpicker 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, right. Lots of people get hoodwinked by those TV sellers

@AndrejBk 7 жыл бұрын

PVC is why I started to use coin trays instead of holders/ albums

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Smart

@daltonfancher2799 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the info. It will help in the future

@deehendon4204 4 жыл бұрын

Learn new things everyday. No damage to my coins and now no PVC coin holders. Yeah, I subscribed and liked. Thanks

@Silverpicker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dee! Glad this video was of help to you!

@thomastaylor2395 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks for the good advice on storing your coins.

@Tounushi Жыл бұрын

Other than PVC, storing coins in paper napkins can be hazardous. I found a wad of old tissue paper containing war-era 10 penny iron coins and they'd all corroded. Another collection was all safe. And I'd used 80s/90s leftover memo pad paper to roll regular circulated coins before reading about paper acidity, so I checked to make sure my copy paper follows the ISO 9706 (acid-free) standard and rerolled all of them with that paper. Silver and billon coins are flipped without further consideration in mylar and cardboard 2x2s.

@RobinDetects 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate the detailed explanation and money saving tip.

@rebeccarohloff894 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Im new to collecting and didnt know this.

@cobywilliams7006 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on that one man. Learning something new every day lol

@orafa.el_ 4 жыл бұрын

Man, here in Brazil, most holders doesn't have pvc in their composition. But thank you for the recomendation! Greetings from Brazil! 👍🇧🇷🇧🇷

@MUDSWAT 7 жыл бұрын

Make sure you keep some of the Mylar flips on-hand everyone!! Grading companies require coins to be shipped in those plastic flips! Thought I was already subbed.. Now subbed for sure, happy stacking!!

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you! Welcome to the Silverpicker Squad!

@GorgonnogroG 4 жыл бұрын

subbed to you very informative thanks will be saving my newly found or bought coins in paper flips

@ethanj1709 10 ай бұрын

Great information, definitely worth a subscribe! Thankyou!

@MrAnothaBrotha Жыл бұрын

5 years old video - but i truly caught the value of the content so: thanks a lot!

@DOCSilverStacker 7 жыл бұрын

Well said my friend!!!

@gregoriogabogreg4059 7 жыл бұрын

great guy's! thanks for your resourcefull information you shared to us.more power to you buddy.

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@sethtastic8284 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video i have had my coins in a pvc flip since January im a new collector

@barbaraseaverson155 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I enjoyed the video very much.

@aaronweise360 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, I just looked at some of my 1oz bars and some coins I bought already in some type of softer maliable (heat sealed) plastic. Should I cut them open and put into mylar slips and the cardboard 2x2's?

@marvinthiessen3454 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much SP, you made my day and my silver Morgans also thank you! Good hunting.

@pennsyltuckyden9823 4 жыл бұрын

That was some very useful information, thank you

@amyderosa4301 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, I have tons of the 4 by 4 cases so I put my coins in there. Thanks again

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, just make sure it's a non-reactive plastic

@Alilnaughty 4 жыл бұрын

Can pvc plastic flips be rigid too? I bought some not too long ago on amazon and didn’t check the material, they are rigid and also have a hard time staying folded on their own

@S.h-comma.to.the.top-Dynasty 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My entire collection was in PVC! I will fix that now!

@Silverpicker 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Hamzakilife2004 9 ай бұрын

@@Silverpickeris it safe to just keep my collection in my grandma purse

@limaechonumismatics 4 жыл бұрын

I have used coin flips like that all the time but I have never had any corrosion or ruined coins

@Silverpicker 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do that if I were you. It can takes years and years before you notice anything. Then one day, you've lost your whole collection's value

@kimcrawford5251 Жыл бұрын

As a newbie, thank you! I’m trying to sort through bags of ziplocks full of coins from my father!

@That_Car_Guy_1 5 жыл бұрын

I bought an uncirculated walking liberty half that’s been in one of those for years!

@josephpostma1787 3 жыл бұрын

And what does it look like?

@jimswordsnchords1759 7 жыл бұрын

Lots of great info. Thank you so much!

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@coincollectingfun 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips!!.Thank you so much for sharing!!

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! If you learned something, share it on social media and spread the word (it'll help me out too)!

@crtreasures1136 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Good info.

@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful buddy! I’m doing a complete change out on all my coins today 👍🏼

@Silverpicker 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it!! That's what this video is all about!

@rajishiju451 Жыл бұрын

Please can you give any coin by delevery from india

@desertpiggiehunters9790 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much..I also seen milk spots in graded cases too. What about the plastic coin tubs that fit a whole roll?

@jamieparker4010 7 жыл бұрын

I've got a few tubes of silver coins such as maples and eagles and they have milk spots in tubes but some were spotted when I bought them but some have changed in the tube

@wfermier 7 жыл бұрын

How can you tell if a coin has been dipped in acetone? Does the acetone react with the silver?

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

It should not be noticeable. The idea is that the acetone reacts with the pvc but not the silver

@gabrielcornea9119 5 жыл бұрын

Tou can't tell, therefore it's not considered cleaning in the field of numismatics. Acetone does not react with silver nor gold. But unfortunately doesn't clean pvc damage either. It will wash a fresh fingerprint or fake patina some sellers on ebay put on coins (actually black grease which I personally find disgusting and might cover some defects on purpose). Acetone doesn't remove real patina either so don't worry. Make sure you don't scratch the coin with fingers or anything. Just hold it by the edge with clean fingers and dip it in the chemically pure acetone, but do not allow it to touch the container and don't touch the obverse or the reverse of the coin with anything if you want to keep the "uncleaned" status for your precious coin. But if you do have pvc damage, you might need to physically scratch the green demon away. I find it works well with matchsticks or wooden popsicle handles under a big loupe, as the wood is softer than metal and the overall damage will be held at minimum. It did happen at least once to see pvc damage so bad I had to use an Xacto knife. I did scratch the coin, but with pvc damage it was only worth the melt value anyway.

@nickm5063 5 жыл бұрын

Time to buy some mylar flips.. Just started going through my collection after 10 years in storage and found a few Morgan's with green rims.. Was Wondering what it was and then came across this video! Thank you!!!

@Silverpicker 5 жыл бұрын

This is honestly the kind of comment that makes me want to continue making videos. So happy to help you preserve your collection!

@TechyIndian 6 жыл бұрын

Some of my coins got damaged in so called good 2x2 coin holders.....how to distinguish between reactive and non reactive plastic....????

@marcusmuse4787 6 жыл бұрын

I've heard that pvc has a strong smell of plastic to it.

@gabrielcornea9119 5 жыл бұрын

just use acrylic coin capsules like Lighthouse/Leuchtturm and you'll be safe. The cheap holders are not to be trusted. Small ziplock bags are polyethylene and could be safe too, but coin capsules are better IMHO

@aaronweise360 4 жыл бұрын

Although I dont have or use pvc slips or holders, and also being only 6 months into the hobby, this is still invaluable information and I will never consider pvc in the future. Hey @silverpicker what about binder pocket pages, that are not rigid plastics? Are they pvc, and even though I put my coins in 2x2's will they damage my coins, bars, or other things I have in them?

@Sportingalagrieska 5 жыл бұрын

I use the mylar and cardboard holders for regular coins and the expensive ones I store them in quadrum capsules. PVC is awful but unfortunately very commonly used.

@harryscoinsvillage786 5 жыл бұрын

THANKS GREAT MAN FOR YOUR KIND TIPS😃👍❤

@silverbeancounter 7 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, fantastic info. Thanks

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@proofdude 5 жыл бұрын

Great info. Much appreciated. Mylar and acid free papers or cardboards.

@indianheadlogan 5 жыл бұрын

thanks dude! I subscribed!!!!

@leeread1234 4 жыл бұрын

I have some of the Rwanda lunar series silver coins ( still in there mint plastic packaging ) does anyone know if they are P.V.C or not ? . The coins still look good but i wouldn't want to remove them if the packaging is safe to store them in.

@eastcoastcc2631 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man thank you so much for the tips

@AzDude69 6 жыл бұрын

I've always bought and stuck with 2x2 flips

@bb-ll3dz 2 жыл бұрын

Im 14 yrs old 2 months ago i bought a coin book the outside is pvc but the slots the coins are inserted is non pvc in 100 coins I can see 5 with the green stuff will the others also get can you help me please ?

@GlobaIsss Жыл бұрын

Thank you I spent 26 dollars on a binder and after watching this video I'm taking all my coins out.

@Silverpicker Жыл бұрын

Better to lose $26 than your whole collection!

@user-oc8ss5sc8t 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video. You now what you talking about 👍

@justanotherjpeg 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting stuff Silverpicker! Note to self... dont use PVC flips :D. Looks like I'll be sticking to capsules and coin tubes going forward.

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're future self will be super happy!

@nathaneden3191 3 жыл бұрын

Very simple and very helpful, thank you very much

@Silverpicker 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Nathan!

@Oz__MTG 4 жыл бұрын

Had a couple in PVC, glad I saw this.

@gilbertmcdonald4279 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you i just emptyed my book out i was wondering y that book was so cheap it broke on me the very first time i used it

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Another collection saved!

@rileng50 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this it saved a lot of my coins

@montanatreasurehunter9600 5 жыл бұрын

Good to know thanks for the info

@GurparkashSinghThind-qy1kl 8 күн бұрын

I am from India and you are doing a great job... It's very useful information

@athanasiius 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@betod3113 10 ай бұрын

Wow man thanks u saved me had few coins in bend flips changed them to the good flips

@stewieawwman2509 5 жыл бұрын

Is there any way you can make it non toxic plastic

@mikepict9011 4 жыл бұрын

Couple questions. Black or white foam rings on airtight , do they have PVC? 2. Let's say I bought a coin I suspect as being cleaned, but cleaned well .... to well . Should I submit it to a grading company for restoration prior to grading, not grade it at all . Its perfect at 10x and an ms66 is like 20k . But like I said to perfect for its age ....have you had any experience with how the big 2 restore and grade post restoration well cleaned coins ?

@duhbigcat1848 2 жыл бұрын

I bought some Guardhouse uPVC flips. Are those safe for coin storage?

@juliabartusiak5836 10 ай бұрын

Hi I'm currently collecting strictly British coins only but I have a Kennedy half dollar and I would like to know why its made to look like silver but the rim is copper

@ifrit8237 6 жыл бұрын

I am a young collector from Philippines i have a 1930 coin but I don't have a holder can you make a video making a DIY coin holder

@CornSnakeLance 4 жыл бұрын

ifrit 8 | I use trading card sleeves as homemade coin holders but I don’t know if they contain pvc or not

@matthewpawlow9252 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use the hard plastic storage cases

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Great!

@matthewpawlow9252 7 жыл бұрын

KZfaqWatcher the hard ones are good

@YoloBagels 7 жыл бұрын

Also 2x2 mylar flips used to be made with pvc. Around the late 90's when they discovered pvc ruined coins they started making them with mylar.

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

Really good info. I didn't know that.

@theshellacstation78 5 жыл бұрын

I had this happen to me recently with a wheat. It was a key date, I was pretty upset.

@sudhirkumarseal9171 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent article

@rp101aquatics6 5 жыл бұрын

You have any tips for getting coins on a budget

@lukeg5184 5 жыл бұрын

What about bcw vinyl coin flips

@tudorpop8959 3 жыл бұрын

Ziplock bags in Europe are mostly made of ldpe (low density polyethyelne) which are also safe. Mylar contains polyethylene terephthalate (pet).

@snooproach8500 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I put all my coins in flips possibly pvc ones I’m taking them all out now Is it safe to put them in plastic coin holders?

@Silverpicker 5 жыл бұрын

As long as the plastic is non-reactive, meaning it was specially designed for coins to be stored long-term

@silverpatriot568 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@eleanorbabina7471 6 жыл бұрын

are zip lock are pvc?

@ethanj1709 10 ай бұрын

Hello! I was curious to know if the same rule applies to polythene resealable zip lock bags?

@PureBlood42 6 жыл бұрын

So, I've got thousands of cherry-picked wheats and memorials in mylar 2x2's. The coins have been stored in these holders for at least 10 years. Now, there's some online chatter and people are saying collectors should replace the 2x2 holders about every 18 months. However, those same people offer no logic, nor justification to support said advice. I feel that keeping the 2x2's in a temperature-controlled, average humidity environment should be just fine. I cannot see why in the world I would need to go through all the hassle of cutting those countless 2x2's open every 2 years, just to put the coins right back into brand new holders. Does this make any sense to anyone reading this?

@Silverpicker 6 жыл бұрын

I've never heard that before. The whole point of the Mylar is that it is non-reactive (so it would not need to be changed because it doesn't chemically affect the coins). I have kept coins in Mylar 2x2s for many years and they are absolutely fine. Plus, you're more likely to damage your coins when cutting them out of the 2x2s than the Mylar going bad or something unlikely like that

@PureBlood42 6 жыл бұрын

Silverpicker thanks for the reply. Yeah, I agree with you. I did some more research on their reasoning, and they claim it's because of the cardboard degassing over time, and also, staples rusting from even the slightest amount of humidity, etc. As one collector countered their concerns about the degassing notion, he pointed out the fact that since the cardboard would eventually be done degassing over the years, no further degassing would occur at that point in time. Further, he argued that removing the coins from the already degassed holders, and placing them in new holders every few years, would only start the degassing process over again each time. I have to agree with his logic. In addition, I suppose if my staples start rusting, I'll go with stainless steel in the future and to help prevent that from happening, maybe I'll toss some silica sachets in the storage boxes.

@crystalclearvlog7256 6 жыл бұрын

Informative video, like!

@Silverpicker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

@davidstrange2482 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the first video's of your's i watched. and it helped me save some nice coins! because i bought some Franklins at the time one was a 55 proof FBL i got it at a good deal and i think a 58, some other's their in a Album now but yea man. i checked a bunch of coins i bought that where in those cheap PVC clear flips!

@Silverpicker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being such a good fan! Always appreciate your comments :)

@MostlyOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@Rapidwips 4 жыл бұрын

are these flips ok for old silver coins Im thinking buying some pvc free flips and don’t know if they will affect my old silver coins thanks josh

@Rapidwips 4 жыл бұрын

And they are Vinyl if that matters

@monte4150 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. 👍

@macicece2284 3 жыл бұрын

Does it damage gold too?

@letsgetto1millwithoutvids 5 жыл бұрын

I ordered a load of albums which are pvc and there the only ones at the perfect size I need and found so could I put some tracing paper or different layer of plastic in between the coin and PVC will the coin be safe. Does pvc also effect bronze or nickel coins

@Silverpicker 5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't put your coins in the PVC even with the paper as a barrier. I'd be worried that the chemicals that PVC off gasses might permeate the paper

@letsgetto1millwithoutvids 5 жыл бұрын

@@Silverpicker ok thank you for the tip I will be adding a layer of mylar in between the coin and PVC album as the album's are perfect size and can only find them in pvc. And does PVC effect bronze or nickel coins Also nice channel +1 sub I like KZfaqrs who reply to comments

@calebpeterson5981 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you So Much. My silver coin was in PVC.

@Silverpicker 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Share the video to spread the word!

@frnkayb2627 6 жыл бұрын

Thanq very much

@SynthesizerSam 2 жыл бұрын

I recently ordered some silver from apmex and they came in those sealed plastic bags. Should I take them out of this plastic?

@joakos1122 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the silver saving info

@Silverpicker 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Joako!

@LarryStendebach 7 жыл бұрын

Pure Acetone will remove that PVC residue without effecting the metal of the coin.

@CatsMeowPaw 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, but the problem is the coin has been corroding. After a while you notice ugly pitting in the surface. Nothing will fix that.

@chancellorpalpatineakathes6130 7 жыл бұрын

Curious I've heard that the plastic that Gold Pandas come in can damage them? Is that true? I mean gold is different and I have noticed the sealed baggies that they come in are the soft type of plastic. I kind of don't wanna remove them from their mint seal.

@Silverpicker 7 жыл бұрын

That's really interesting. I'm not sure if they are PVC. Check out some of the online coin forums and see what some other people say. Let me know too!

@billyvu939 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you find that coin

@nunyabizness6967 6 жыл бұрын

Q.) I have a dozen or so morgan dollars. I wanted to ask if you have any idea of their worth. A few 1882-S PCGS MS64 and a few 1885-O also PCGS MS64.

@piratetreasure1019 5 жыл бұрын

Look it up

@davidstrange2482 4 жыл бұрын

Are the dollar coin flips ok for old silver coins?

@bsd9230 7 жыл бұрын

I have a ton of those Israeli coins in my collection... particularly Menorah coins different designs from different years.... what is the solution to keep the OGP sort of in tact with the COA that has much info... etc. plus the vynal holder has info imprinted. I have thought about transferring them all into a Coin World type slab, but don't want to devalue by I wish that they (Israeli) would come up with a product with a solution....

@bens007 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I wasn't aware of this issue. Please do you recommend the air tight capsule cases? Thank you

@Silverpicker 4 жыл бұрын

They are very high quality, but expensive if you have a large collection. I prefer 2x2 cardboard flips (non-reactive/acid free)

@user-rh3pe7um8d 4 жыл бұрын

@@Silverpicker What about plasticizer free pvc? Plasticizers are what´s doing the harm, right?

@mikeforcerer8537 7 жыл бұрын

Thank man~!

@jackyren8217 6 жыл бұрын

What was the coin thing called

@lukespielman 3 жыл бұрын

How can I check my 2x2s?

@keithgordon9399 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the tip. I have a question for you. You say no to PVC but, what about UPVC? ( Unplasticized Vinyl )

@Silverpicker 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure. That may be a different story

@hunter113 3 жыл бұрын

Hi silverpicker I'm a fan question where can I buy one of those oh btw I learned a lot from you thank you I was gonna buy a coin album that has pvc but I saw this vid and thank you.

@Silverpicker 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that my video saved you!

@hunter113 3 жыл бұрын

@@Silverpicker Always happy thank you so much 😁👍 This thing is a life saver bro