How to Put a Coin in a Coin Holder

Last Updated: August 27, 2019 Approved

If you want to build a coin collection, you will need plenty of coin holders. Most coin dealers use coin holders consisting of white cardboard with a clear Mylar pocket through which you can see the coin. These are popular because they're inexpensive and you can write on them easily, but you should take precautions when storing your coins in them to prevent any damage to your collection.

Steps

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Choose your coin and the correct sized holder. Look for a coin holder that is advertised as "dust-free". The paper dust from the cardboard can cause spotting over time.
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Place the coin in the holder over the plastic.
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Fold the holder at the perforation.
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Hold the top side down.
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Staple at the bottom of the holder. Be sure not to staple too close to the coin because the metal can leach chemicals into the coin, and the coin can get scratched when it's being removed. At the same time, you don't want to put the staple so close to the edge that it doesn't hold it in place strongly enough.• Even if your coin holder is self-sealing, the adhesive can wear out over time and cause the holder to pop open, exposing and possibly losing your coin. Use stapling in addition to the adhesive, or consider not using the adhesive at all if you're concerned about its potential damage to the coin.•Use a pair of pliers to gently squeeze and flatten the two prongs of the staple that get folded at the back of the coin holder. This will ease sliding the coin holders in and out of the pockets of 8.5 by 11 inch clear plastic coin holder sheets.
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Repeat for all four sides.
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Write any information about the coin on the front of the holder (year, grade, grading service, mint mark, etc.). You're done! Happy storing!

Community Q&A

Question

What do I put on the front, and where?

Community Answer

You can put anything on the front. If it's special in any way or its year you can put something like that on. You write it above the coin as there should be some space.
Question

Why do I need to cover it?

Community Answer

It simply keeps it safe and secure so that it will not be damaged or lost.
Question

Which is the best to clean old coins: vinegar, lemon or cola?

Community Answer

All three are effective, but the most effective is a vinegar and salt solution.
Question

What are "pliers" in the Things You Need section?

Donagan

Top Answerer

Pliers are a hand tool used for tightly holding any small object.

Warnings

Be careful where you staple as you wouldn't want to accidentally damage your coin!

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When it is time to remove the coin from the holder, be doubly careful. The staples can easily scratch the coin when you are opening this again.

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