Keeping and storing your coin collection

Proper coin care is essential to keep your collection’s value intact, so it’s important that you keep and store your coins safely from day one.

Coin Collection albums and folders are a good way for the beginner to organise and display a collection of coins. There are a variety on the market that will protect your coins from wear and handling, including albums with slots cut out to the size of the coin and others that have plastic slides that protect both sides of the coin.

Display cases are also a great option for storing your coin collection. They are available in sizes to hold just one or two coins or multiple coins. These cases are often made from materials including fine woods like oak, walnut or cherry with glass fronts so that you have a great view of your coins.

You should store your coins at a relatively constant, moderate temperature with low humidity. Moisture of any kind can damage a coin and may cause chemical reactions within the metal.

Avoid basements or attics, which tend to be either overly hot, dry and musty or damp and prone to water damage. Similarly, if storing in containers ensure they are watertight and will not let moisture in.

Where to go for more information

Getting involved with the coin collecting community will enable you to pick up handy tips, make friends and keep abreast of the current market conditions. Coin clubs, online coin forums and coin shows are ideal ways of getting involved.

Equally the Australian Mints offer helpful information for collectors and details on the coins they produce via both their website and direct mailing of newsletters and magazines.

Below is a list of useful sources of information:

Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association (ANDA) – http://www.anda.com.au
The Numismatic Association of Australia – http://www.numismatics.org.au
Australian coin dealers – http://www.australiancoindealers.com
Renniks – https://renniks.com/main.aspx?pageid=312

This article was produced at the time of publication and will not be updated.