PVC

trout · June 22, 2013, 08:41:58 PM

QuoteI don't believe mint sets (post 1984) are PVC, and looking at the $10 it doesn't look like it's in PVC to me.

If you want/need to keep the coin in it's original packaging Then that is your choice, But believe me it IS PVC and will damage the coin over time :ok:
The only plastic that I know of that is flexible and inert is the mylar used in 2x2's.

Mister T · June 23, 2013, 08:57:44 AM

Are you sure? I know the early mint sets are PVC but I was under the impression that anything recent isn't (except for some of the sleeves).

purplepennyhunter · June 23, 2013, 05:10:54 PM

I think some of the state series $10 are in pvc, I can't be exact though. Some of the 1988 $5 parliament house commonwealth bank coins are in pvc, the open pack type.

Ok, an example to be a bit more specific. This is PVC, pull the cardboard and the coin out. The wallet is pvc.
ebay example

ausjack · June 24, 2013, 09:10:17 AM

EEEEEEEEEEEEE, this was suppose to help me..I know it will cost me heaps but maybe I'm better off paying the extra and put good coins in capsules as they seem to be the ones that everyone agrees are the goods, just makes it an expensive exercise but if it saves the coin and the value of it, well they're more than likely worth it..but more thought needed and thanks heaps for the replys I appreciate it as it gives us an idea what others think what is and isn't pvc :good:

enworb · June 24, 2013, 09:12:15 AM

Have you tried saflips yet AJ? If not i'll send you some to try.

ausjack · June 24, 2013, 09:35:30 AM

Not really Matty as I'm still trying all different things to find what one's for me, I only have a few that coins have been sent in them and I started to use 2x2 and the blue boxes and they are good but the only thing that lets them down is you have to pull the coin out to see it where as albums you can see all the coin but I really don't like the idea of coins sitting on top of each other as the last time I done that I stuffed a heap of coins but admittedly they were in pvc sheets (bad stuff that crap

No offence and thank you very much for the offer Matty but I think I'll work out what way I'm going first as your heat sealer set up isn't lookin to bad either if I can work out how to stack/store them, we need pages that they can slip into and not touch other coins..I'll let you have a bit of time to think about that but I'm sure you'll come up with a good idea for us and make you supper rich :winkextra:

lacey · June 24, 2013, 09:46:24 AM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='18918' dateline='1371810766'The outer plastic on the 2 coin unc sets can be given the heave-ho.

Anything around a PNC also can go in the bin.

That's the first 2 just off the top of my head.

Looks like more crap to get rid of.

Thanks AJ for bringing this to attention. So sad. Why do they keep doing this to us. We pay enough for their coins, so why sell them in crappy clear envelopes.

At least this is acid and PVC free https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/2012-Royal-Collection-Album-1977-to-2012/710003.aspx
At least thats what they wrote back and told me.

trout · June 24, 2013, 09:53:02 AM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='19102' dateline='1372032984'
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='18918' dateline='1371810766'The outer plastic on the 2 coin unc sets can be given the heave-ho.

Anything around a PNC also can go in the bin.

That's the first 2 just off the top of my head.

Looks like more crap to get rid of.

Thanks AJ for bringing this to attention. So sad. Why do they keep doing this to us. We pay enough for their coins, so why sell them in crappy clear envelopes.

At least this is acid and PVC free https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/2012-Royal-Collection-Album-1977-to-2012/710003.aspx
At least thats what they wrote back and told me.

the pages may be PVC free but I am willing to bet that the cover is that soft PVC crap :ok:

enworb · June 24, 2013, 12:13:56 PM

Using the saflips the coins dont touch each other AJ. I'll send you some so you can see how i did it. I owe you a favor anyway

trout · June 24, 2013, 01:03:04 PM

This is typical PVC damage :ok:

This is after a bath in acetone, Another perfectly good coin buggered :dash1:

robbiegal · June 24, 2013, 01:10:54 PM

the 1982 pvc albums are shockers for turning into an oily mess

don't know who made them for the mint but they are shockers

lacey · June 24, 2013, 01:20:05 PM

yep I bought an '82 set and complained to the seller. The coins were still swimming in muck. he should have removed them but he said, no one should ever remove coins. It's best to leave them alone. Sick as, if you ask me. I never bought off him again, although now I couldn't tell you who he was/is. Someone up this way tho

and don't forget this one

Fulvio · June 24, 2013, 02:22:05 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='19141' dateline='1372045805'and don't forget this one

Ah, yes.. I remember those. I thought at the time they were a bad idea.

ausjack · June 24, 2013, 07:00:39 PM

Thanks Matty but I owed you mate

and glad you put up those other holder lacey as I was thinking about getting some but not now, thanks mate :winkextra: