GSA Soft Pack 1878-CC Dollar

[CoinCreek]

Purchased an 1878-CC Silver Dollar coin from the GSA back in Jan. 1973 as a circulated dollar. The coin appears to be MS 62 or MS63. Thinking about sending to NGC for grading. I know you grade the Hard and soft packed GSA coins in the original holders to preserve their integrity and pedigree. Question...do the old soft pack GSA holders contain any PVC? If so would it best to remove from the original packing? Any advice before sending coin to you for grading? Thank you!

 

[dena]

Thanks for your question. We would not recommend removing the coin from the original package before sending for grading.

[CoinCreek]

Thanks, I will leave in original soft pack when I send them in to be graded.

 

But..... do the soft packs contain PVC?

[dena]

I consulted one of our NGC numismatists and he tells me that he believes they are made of polyethylene, so the answer is likely no. He went on to explain that he has never heard of any coins deteriorating in them, so this reinforces the idea.

 

[CoinCreek]

Thanks for the information. That was very helpful!