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[–] [email protected] 22 points 5 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] SchmidtGenetics 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It’s already touching felt(?), the upper foam could just be covered with that as well likely.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Would a leather layer separate the metal from the foam help?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Sure, I agree 🙂 a small design flaw with this model

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Thanks guys! Learned something new today.