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    7 months ago

    That is bad construction, add a foam layer over the compartments and problem is solved.

    As I write this I see that this community is about aincent coins, and I can understand that foam might cause a chemical reaction with different metals, but why this is even an issue when the solution is simple I have no idea

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        7 months ago

        I thought about it, but at that point you can just use a normal filler material in the spacer pad, and not risk it with petrolium products

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      7 months ago

      Also they make clear plastic coin cases, I use them on my silver coins. Although they may not fit coins of irregular size or something

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        7 months ago

        Yeah, but the foam is still a petrolium product that can off gas stuff that might harm the metal, better to go with normal fillings like cotton or similar

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          7 months ago

          Traditionally, only select untreated woods like mahogany and acid-free paper and felt are used.

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            7 months ago

            Ah, that makes sense, it was sort of what I was worried about after mentioning foam.

            Though my point still stands, the case needs more padding between the compartments and the lid.