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Is 3M tape not recommended?
Hi,
I'm thinking about sticking a coin in my display using 3M double sided tape. Can that be detrimental to the metal?
The coin is mint and I'd like to keep it that way, so I just want to make sure that it's not going to affect it in the long run.
Thanks
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04-02-2015 05:41 AM
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All adhesives have some a chemical compound which will eventually degrade. So I cant see a problem if you change it occasionally.
Morris
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Sticking adhesive tape on a coin will damage it. Put the coin into a PVC free(hard plastic) 2x2 clear holder. Then it will be safe to tape the 2x2 to the display-just so long as the adhesive does not touch the coin.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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As a coin collector of well over a half a century, I can absolutely state to Never touch a coin with tape adhesive. To a collector, it is anathema. Whether it's silver, zink, bronze or aluminum, it is something that you do Not ever want to do. As said above, just get a nice 2 x 2 "Flip", as they call them, and you'll be fine. You've described the coin as being "mint condition"...always best to keep it that way. From there, the value only goes down...
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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A local coin dealer suggested "Blutack" , it does not stain the coin or discolor .
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KMMorris
All adhesives have some a chemical compound which will eventually degrade. So I cant see a problem if you change it occasionally.
Morris
Thanks, this is what I was fearing.
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Wagriff
Sticking adhesive tape on a coin will damage it. Put the coin into a PVC free(hard plastic) 2x2 clear holder. Then it will be safe to tape the 2x2 to the display-just so long as the adhesive does not touch the coin.
Excellent idea, I will definitely look into these. Do you have any recommended brand?
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Walkwolf
What kind of coin is it.........?
Here it is
Would definitely appreciate your opinion on this piece!
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Watchdog
PS These are ideal;
Thank you very much for this detailed reply! Very helpful.
Do you have any recommendation in terms of reputable maker of inert plastic cases? Those you are showing are very, very nice. Do you know who makes them?
Thank you all for your help! This forum is awesome!
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Actually, it's more of a Medal than a Coin, but still a nice and collectable Silver piece. It made in Vienna Austria by the famed Hauptmünzamt . You should be easily able to find a 2x2 Flip from any coin shop around. It should only cost a few cents. There are no preferred brands, as they are all basically the same, so that should be fine. Like I said, just make sure that it's like the one shown by Steve in Post #6- the harder plastic and not the softer foldable kind and you should be quite safe.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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