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Zip-loc bags
Anyone have any thoughts on storing circulated coins in zip-loc bags? I've
been keeping mine in them but am wondering if I might be asking for PVC contamination. Thanks, Ken |
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Any "baggie" used for food is made of Poyethylense, which is safe for
coins. PVC is prohibited for food use by the FDA, because if its potential toxicity. Barry On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 06:30:43 -0500, "Ken Knapp" wrote: Anyone have any thoughts on storing circulated coins in zip-loc bags? I've been keeping mine in them but am wondering if I might be asking for PVC contamination. Thanks, Ken -- Note - Remove the X from my e-mail address for direct replies |
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On Fri, Barry wrote:
Any "baggie" used for food is made of Poyethylense, which is safe for coins. Not as safe as polyethylene. Joe Fischer |
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Zip locks are not a good idea due to the PVC. Butch
"Ken Knapp" wrote in message ... Anyone have any thoughts on storing circulated coins in zip-loc bags? I've been keeping mine in them but am wondering if I might be asking for PVC contamination. Thanks, Ken |
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If you mean loose coins, it's hard to beat a glass jar.
-- RARE COIN AUCTIONS NO MINIMUMS http://www.frankcoins.com Ebay Powerseller FRANKCOINS Texas Auction License 11259 Board member of Texas Coin Dealers Association, Fort Worth Coin Club. Member: Texas Numismatic Assoc, American Numismatic Assoc. |
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GLASS JARS!! Man am I a dummy. And I have a new granddaughter in the house
as well - BABY FOOD JARS!!! Ken "Frank Provasek" wrote in message .com... If you mean loose coins, it's hard to beat a glass jar. -- RARE COIN AUCTIONS NO MINIMUMS http://www.frankcoins.com Ebay Powerseller FRANKCOINS Texas Auction License 11259 Board member of Texas Coin Dealers Association, Fort Worth Coin Club. Member: Texas Numismatic Assoc, American Numismatic Assoc. |
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From: "Ken Knapp"
GLASS JARS! Be careful with those. Remember, those jars were engineered to hold a lot less weight than solid metal discs. 8-] Coin Saver |
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