Lamination flaws

ausjack · August 18, 2014, 09:16:58 AM

I'm not sure but think some of the different world mint sets come done like that so could always try on a few rubbish coins first to see how it goes Pedro, if anyone can confirm please :hi:

Nevol · August 18, 2014, 09:22:13 AM

I've often rec'd coins packed in such a way that it's obvious that's what's been used to seal them in. They're mostly from the US and I always removed them so I can store them MY way.

Fulvio · August 18, 2014, 04:00:56 PM

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='57337' dateline='1408319533'I've often rec'd coins packed in such a way that it's obvious that's what's been used to seal them in. They're mostly from the US and I always removed them so I can store them MY way.

They're not packed on one of those machines. AJ, don't even think about it... you'll bugger the machine! They're designed for paper or light card thicknesses.

There are machines designed for the job however, and it still comes down to heat, pressure and the type of films being used. And possibly vacuum, since a lot of this gear is designed to vacuum-pack food.

Done right, with the right films, its an awesome way to pack coins.

.... or Lamingtons, come to think of it.

keldaw · August 18, 2014, 05:11:51 PM

Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='57330' dateline='1408318029'No Jeff but I found something to help us, a machine

remember the one I have , I have never done coins but I have done notes ,
$ 20.00 x 2 ,$ 10.00 x 2 , $ 5.00 x 2 , $ 2.00 x 5 , $ 1.00 x 10

and the only ones I had trouble with were the $ 2.00 notes ..
2 years later I opened them all up , one at a time and all the others were good but the $ 2.00 ones split in half , each half was left stuck to each side of the laminate plastic sleeve . ,, kel ,,

Fulvio · August 18, 2014, 05:24:07 PM

Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='57397' dateline='1408347711'$ 2.00 ones split in half , each half was left stuck to each side of the laminate plastic sleeve . ,, kel ,,

These things melt two sheets of plastic film, and squeeze them together, with something in between. The films bond, forming a single piece of plastic around the edges.

Over the contents however, the molten plastic binds with the contents if it can. When separated, it may mark the surface. It may peel the ink off. And if the bond is stronger than the material, it will split it in half.

Never ever laminate anything you may ever want to not be laminated ever again. Ever. :angel:

Goldseeker · August 18, 2014, 05:47:26 PM

I have scanned all my lamination flaws into my GALLERY above.

Here's the link:

http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=134

robbiegal · September 07, 2014, 09:07:51 PM

here's nice pre-decimal Lamination flaw error coin that I picked up today
had some fun at the coin show today!

Nightparrot · September 08, 2014, 05:09:36 PM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='58766' dateline='1410089871'here's nice pre-decimal Lamination flaw error coin that I picked up today
had some fun at the coin show today!

A beauty!

robbiegal · September 08, 2014, 05:13:58 PM

fanks birdie
I started to wonder if any body was home!

Unicorn · September 08, 2014, 05:45:57 PM

A pearler RG! Great impression of the 48.

Nevol · September 08, 2014, 08:49:16 PM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='58766' dateline='1410089871'here's nice pre-decimal Lamination flaw error coin that I picked up today had some fun at the coin show today!

Very nice! :wavemulticolor: