Jun
02

Five Tips for Properly Shipping Coins

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Five Tips for Properly Shipping Coins As a coin collector, there will likely be some point in which you need to ship coins. If you pack everything up correctly, you will have few worries. However, shipping coins certainly can be a risky and delicate venture. You can easily find yourself in an undesirable position if your package is lost or stolen. To help avoid this situation, here are a few tips to help you successfully ship your coins. 1. ALWAYS GET A TRACKING NUMBER- As long as you have a tracking number, then any shipments that are lost will not be blamed on you. You need to make sure you notify the person you are shipping to that once the items are shipped, anything that happens is out of your control. You are taking a big gamble by shipping coins …

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May
30

Top 10 Facts About Coin Holders

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If you collect coins, then you are aware that there are many types and styles of coin holders available on the market. Coin holders are available in everything from traditional coin wrappers to coin capsules, cardboard coin holders and much more. Here are the top ten things you need to know about coin holders. 1. Coin Supply Planet carries a healthy variety of coin holders including coin capsules, coin wrappers, coin folders, coin tubes, coin cases, coin binders, coin pages, coin flips and coin boxes. 2. Coin holders are available in a varying degree of protection. Plastic coin holders will offer more protection for your precious coins than cardboard holders. 3. Some coin holders are only safe for short-term use. For long-term storage, you will be better off utilizing plastic coin holders. 4. Coin holders are available in a variety of shapes …

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May
01

Guardhouse & Air-Tite Coin Holders Comparison

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The Lexus RX 350 offers 270 horsepower in a powerful 3.5 liter V6 engine, an eight-speed transmission and exclusive exterior styling. All of this starting at around $48,000. The Hyundai Elantra offers a 1.8 liter V4 engine at 148 horsepower, a six-speed transmission and an optional spoiler, all for around $15,000. Both vehicles are highly rated and provide exceptional safety features. Just because the Hyundai is a lesser known maker, doesn’t make it any less in value. That is, both cars perform the duties you would expect, one just happens to be a more well known. We are using this example to point out that our Guardhouse Coin Capsules perform just as well as our Air-Tite Direct Fit coin capsules. Both containers are extremely durable and will protect your coins during everyday activities. In fact, they are durable enough to …

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Mar
03

H.E. Harris Folder For State Quarters 1999-2003 – Exceptional Coin Holder & Coin Display Case

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If you are looking for a piece of modern coin collecting history than you should make it a priority to pick up this H.E. Harris Folder Washington Quarters: State Collection, Vol. 1 1999-2003. This hardcover coin holder houses a complete set of state quarters minted from the Philadelphia and Denver mints from 1999-2003. Though these coins were recently introduced, they each possess historical significance individually, as each state came up with its own design that commemorated its own unique state history. Some of the decisions were controversial while others were embraced by the masses. Each state quarter was released in the same order that the states ratified the Constitution. This handsome three-panel coin folder is an attractive way to display the entire collection and is a great coin storage solution. Because this coin display case consists of three panels, the …

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Feb
27

Coin Display Case – American Silver Eagle Dollars

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As a coin collector and enthusiast, there may not be a better coin display case to celebrate with than the H.E. Harris Frosted 2” x 3” Happy Birthday Case for American Silver Eagle Dollars. This coin holder allows you the opportunity to celebrate a loved one’s special day by setting him or her up with their very own birthday coin collection. This functional, handsome and durable tool is a great way to start a coin collection out for your child or grandchild. Best of all, because the price is so affordable – only around $0.99 — you can plan ahead and buy several years in advance. These archival-safe and PVC-free materials are great way to display and store your collection of U.S. American Silver Eagle Dollars. Their value also will remain intact because your coin will be displayed in tightly-sealed case …

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