Buying a Coin Collecting Box

A coin collecting box is a safe place to store coins. It will keep them free of scratches and dents, as well as the other external factors that can damage a collection including pollution, leaks and floods, or even theft and vandalism. These boxes are a good choice for collectors with larger collections that require some degree of protection. They are also a good way to keep your high value collections organized.

There are a number of different boxes that can be used to store your coins. The most basic is a simple cardboard or cellophane envelope. These are often referred to as 2X2’s and are the type of holders that many raw coin dealers use to display their coins at coin shows. They are inexpensive, easy to use and will protect the coins very well.

Another good option is a plastic flip. These are similar to the 2X2s but they have a window that you can see both the obverse and the reverse through. These are a bit more expensive than the 2X2s but they offer some extra protection for your coins. They also are a bit harder to break.

Other options include plastic storage bags, binder storage pages and more sophisticated coin presentation boxes that are made of wood or leatherette for the serious collector who is looking to protect their investment. These are available from several manufacturers such as Guardhouse, Lighthouse, PCGS and NGC as well as Intercept Shield.