How do you open up coin capsules?

[Torak]

I recently bought a H&B sovereign and it comes in a very tight capsule which I'd like to open. I've tried using a Swiss army knife but am finding it difficult! Any advice?

[CosmikDebris]

3 minutes ago, Torak said:

I've tried using a Swiss army knife but am finding it difficult! Any advice?

Try using a finer blade knife, craft knife, Stanley knife or razor blade. Fingers nails usually work if they are long enough.

[HighlandTiger]

38 minutes ago, Torak said:

I recently bought a H&B sovereign and it comes in a very tight capsule which I'd like to open. I've tried using a Swiss army knife but am finding it difficult! Any advice?

I find a big hammer usually works.

[Xander]

40 minutes ago, Torak said:

I recently bought a H&B sovereign and it comes in a very tight capsule which I'd like to open. I've tried using a Swiss army knife but am finding it difficult! Any advice?

There should be a small niche you can get a knife between the joint in the capsule, be careful the coin doesn't go flying and get damaged. This type of capsule is a pain in the erse.

[Torak]

11 minutes ago, HighlandTiger said:

I find a big hammer usually works.

Gimli's axe would be my choice

[Torak]

Thanks, I got it out with a very sharp scalpel! 

[SiliconToad]

A cheap wood chisel is the best way I've found to open capsules big or small. Fantastic control, an edge that can fit in the smallest seams and plenty sturdy to slow twist around the capsule edge to open without damage.