Best Storage

[JamieUK]

Hi Folks

Can anyone advise on the best airtight storage containers to use for silver bullion?

My collection are already in coin capsules and the overall security is great but I’m thinking of storing them inside an appropriate airtight container. Possibly using Lock & Lock Modular Rectangular 260ml which locks on all 4 sides, BPA free materials, antibacterial silicone packaging. Also considering ProCook Lock & Fresh Airtight Glass Storage Dish 350ml.

Anyone have any recommendations? I know to avoid certain plastics, but it’s not always easy as a lot of the storage containers don’t actually say what exact materials they are made of.

I’m wanting to keep my hopefully growing collection in as pristine a condition as possible for the foreseeable. 

 

 

 

 

[AaaGee]

Unfortunately i cant help with air tight storage. But i have just purchased a plastic coated fire proof box for my collection. Made for document storage.

Whats the problem with plastic?

[JamieUK]

Hi AaaGee

Thanks for your reply.

Certain substances interact poorly with silver over extended periods of time. This includes paper, aluminum foil, and plastics with PVC. Plastics can be a great storage medium for silver, but you should verify that they aren’t PVC plastics, which are generally softer plastics.

 

[AaaGee]

So rhe silver has to be in contact with the plastic/pvc im guessing?

No idea what my lil safe is made of.

The coins are in plastic capsules anyway.

 

[Scootermuppet]

I think the cheaper flips / capsules / envelopes / album pages etc have a high PVC content, which I understand de-gasses as it ages, and it's the gases that do the damage...?

Sulphides are the biggest culprits I believe, certainly where Silver is concerned.

[AaaGee]

This is what ive bought. Cant see anything to say what its made from.

Ill have to keep an eye in the silver. 

https://www.toolstation.com/master-lock-fire-resistant-small-security-chest/p80630?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8uOWBhDXARIsAOxKJ2HC5fpL2wkQK813IV3ePnnA6bSawzhU-QqoxpHHVrVZFSg-TP1jmVUaAujgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#full-desc

 

Chucked a few air dryer silicone bags in there aswell.

Edited July 25, 2022 by AaaGee

[James32]

12 hours ago, JamieUK said:

Hi Folks

Can anyone advise on the best airtight storage containers to use for silver bullion?

My collection are already in coin capsules and the overall security is great but I’m thinking of storing them inside an appropriate airtight container. Possibly using Lock & Lock Modular Rectangular 260ml which locks on all 4 sides, BPA free materials, antibacterial silicone packaging. Also considering ProCook Lock & Fresh Airtight Glass Storage Dish 350ml.

Anyone have any recommendations? I know to avoid certain plastics, but it’s not always easy as a lot of the storage containers don’t actually say what exact materials they are made of.

I’m wanting to keep my hopefully growing collection in as pristine a condition as possible for the foreseeable. 

 

 

 

 

Basically it's keeping air/moisture out that will keep you in best shape, ever thought about a food sealer? Haven't used myself but seen others using with great success. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Homeasy-Automatic-One-Touch-Preservation-BPA-Free/dp/B07QRYY4CM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2IBCM8MUGWQD2&keywords=food+sealers+vacuum+packing+machine&qid=1658768609&sprefix=food+seal%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVVVFS05MMU1OUlBHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjI3NjUwWFlNSU9ZS0owSEhJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTg2MDcyMjJWMlRENEVaU1pEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=