Does this harm my coins?

[Bennett]

I currently am putting all my coins in cardboard 2x2 mylar holders, then inserting the holders into 20-pocket plastic album pages. My question is this: does repeated inserting and removing of the 2x2's from the album pages cause any wear on the coin? I've read that insertion of a raw coin directly into albums can cause "slider" damage, but I've never read whether this also applies to coins that are already inside a 2x2. Does the mylar window totally protect the coin from sliding damage? Thanks for any insights.

[zrlevin]

Unless the mylar is ripped, the coins will be fine.

[MunkyMan95]

When people mention slide marks, they are usually referenceing larger albums with plastic slides and holes where the coins go in. interting the 2x2's into a plastic page shouldn't harm them. Unless, as Zach said, the mylar is damaged.

[AuldFartte-migration]

Nope, no damage likely with the 2x2's. The plastic slides in Dansco albums (and other similar makes) can scratch the coins if not handled properly.

[Beijim]

Howdy,

 

Just make certain the plastic album pages are inert and designed for long term storage. If they contain PVC this could attack the coins' surfaces over time because mylar 2x2s aren't hermetically sealed.

 

Beijim