Storing silver

[Lastcaress2323]

Is it safe to leave my silver in a bag like the one below from Apmex?  Thanks everyone!

[James32]

I personally wouldn't tbh, overtime the coin could react with the plastic, or the plastic gets a small tear and coin tarnishes. Search for a suitable 2oz capsule, this will also protect from any knocks/damage. 

[Silverlocks]

1 hour ago, Lastcaress2323 said:

Is it safe to leave my silver in a bag like the one below from Apmex?  Thanks everyone!

Depends on what the bag is made of.  Polythene is fine, but PVC has plasticisers that will react with the coin.

Having said that, I think 2oz 40mm coins like that are a weird size and you may have some trouble finding caps for them.  This one will probably fit it.

https://www.europeanmint.com/2-oz-piedfort-koala-coin-capsules/

Edited August 14, 2023 by Silverlocks

[SilverPlatinum]

@Lastcaress2323: Read this article: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/pvc-damage-on-coins-768300

[Zhorro]

10 hours ago, Lastcaress2323 said:

Is it safe to leave my silver in a bag like the one below from Apmex?  Thanks everyone!

No, it will not deter thieves!

[Minted]

I've been assuming (hoping) APMEX wouldn't use PVC in their bags. 

I have a silver Batarang that I thought would come in a capsule but it just came in a sealed bag.  Never going to find a capsule to fit it so I've kept it in the bag for airless storage.  Now doubting whether that's the best option. 🤔

[James32]

1 minute ago, Minted said:

I've been assuming (hoping) APMEX wouldn't use PVC in their bags. 

I have a silver Batarang that I thought would come in a capsule but it just came in a sealed bag.  Never going to find a capsule to fit it so I've kept it in the bag for airless storage.  Now doubting whether that's the best option. 🤔

Could always vacuum seal it ( food sealer thingymabob

[Coverte]

40 minutes ago, James32 said:

Could always vacuum seal it ( food sealer thingymabob

This.

If you plan on doing any volume, it maybe worth asking @morezone, I recall he had some fine silver pieces vacuum sealed, so he maybe able to advise the cheapest, most effective method/s.

Edited August 15, 2023 by Coverte
solver = silver!!

[Minted]

Thanks to both of you. 🙂

I got the chance to check the Batarang yesterday while putting away some newly received PMs. 

Turns out it's in a fitted capsule inside the Apmex bag!  I should probably go to Specsavers. 😄

[Sovhead]

Anytime I’ve stored Silver I always include silica gel packs to deter moisture and avoid milk spots.

[Bill289]

On 14/08/2023 at 18:04, Lastcaress2323 said:

Is it safe to leave my silver in a bag like the one below from Apmex?  Thanks everyone!

As long as there are no bad things in the plastic that will damage the coin I put my coins in direct fit holders