What Holders Should I Use for My Silver Stack?
If you have invested in silver rounds, you may have a few fandom pieces like the John Wick Continental Coin and want to preserve their condition to enjoy them for years. Finding the best holder for your individual pieces and storage for your collection or stack is vital.
Protecting your investment from environmental factors like moisture, sunlight, and contaminants is essential. We have written previously about the dangers of PVC damage and offer a broad selection of PVC-free storage options from several trustworthy brands.
PVC-Free Holders for Your Silver Rounds
- CoinSafe holders are constructed from optical grade ultra-high molecular weight polystyrene and optical grade acrylic resin. The Perth Mint has tested its designs in a 30-year storage time simulation.
- Air-Tite holders are made from clear acrylic that contains no PVC and provides a lifetime of protection. They are available in sizes from 16 mm to 76.81 mm and 1, 5, and 10 oz silver bars.
- Intercept Technology holders employ a highly porous material to keep your silver safe. Intercept Technology’s copper-based approach neutralizes harmful gases within the capsule to sustain a non-corrosive microclimate that prevents tarnishing.
Do I Need Holders for My Silver Rounds?
There are holders for rounds and coins ranging from a diameter of 13 mm to 43 mm. These include direct fit holders and gasketed holders.
If you want to find the right holder for the John Wick coin, you will need a holder suitable for 39 mm coins. There are several 39 mm capsules to choose from and for a low price, they will keep your investment safe to enjoy for years to come.
Among the storage options available for rounds and coins, there are two primary capsule designs.
Direct Fit Coin Capsules
As the name suggests, direct fit capsules are meant to provide a direct fit for coins and rounds. They keep your silver safe and provide a clean view of the coin without having to open the capsule.
With direct fit holders, the coin or round should fit into place tightly without movement.
APMEX carries a wide range of direct fit capsule options.
Gasketed Coin Capsules
Holders with gaskets provide a layer of protection inside the holder against contaminants and toxins while keeping the round snugly in place. The gasket or spacer is usually made from inert polyethylene foam and can be especially useful for coins and rounds that are worn along the rim.
Gasketed capsules are stellar options for foreign issues and rounds with odd diameters. They provide an excellent border to the cool gleam of silver and make colorized rounds pop.
Capsules and holders made with gaskets may be larger than those for direct-fit capsules.
Both direct fit and gasket capsules have distinct benefits, and the best option is the one you like that fits your rounds. Before you make a purchase, check the measurements of your rounds, and make sure that the capsules you order match.
If you cannot find the listed measurement of your round, a caliper will come in handy. Measure twice, order once.
Holders for More Than One Silver Round
Depending on how many rounds you have, you may need or want a larger storage container to keep them safe and organized. There are holders for multiple coins and holders for multiple coins encased in capsules.
Keeping your collection safe is important. Keeping your collection organized can be as vital if you have invested in fan memorabilia.
An extra layer of protection can protect your silver rounds from harmful environmental elements.
Coin Tubes for Silver Rounds
Depending on the dimensions of your collection, silver bar, round, and coin tubes may provide a good fit as they are available in a wide range of sizes. This is a perfect option if your rounds are the same size, and you are invested in silver content over aesthetics or grade.
There may be better options than this if your rounds are of heterogeneous sizes.
Tamper Evident Packaging and Capsule Boxes for Silver Rounds
Intercept Technology makes single and multiple storage boxes sized for their slabs.
If your collection is in Tamper Evident Packaging (TEP), there are specialty boxes are made for holding 10-25 single rounds in TEP. If your collection is in capsules or is loose, there may be other options. You will need to know the measurements of your holders to select the right box.
Storage Albums for Silver Rounds
Coin storage albums provide protection from exposure to sunlight and contaminants. They provide excellent organization for cataloging your collection and providing an at-a-glance view.
Presentation Boxes for Silver Rounds
If there is a crown jewel in your silver collection you’d like to show off, there are elegant and handsome presentation boxes made from a variety of colors and styles, including wood and tin.
