Protect the Collection You Have Worked So Hard to Build: A Guide to Coin Accessories

Every collector remembers the coin that started it all. Fewer remember to protect it properly. A collection can lose condition, and value, simply from handling, air and time. The good news is that quality storage does not cost much, and Mint Coin Shop now carries a full accessories range of 25 products from Renniks and Lighthouse, two of the most trusted names in the hobby.

Here is how to match the right accessory to your collection.

Start with capsules

Capsules are the first line of defence for coins that matter. Lighthouse round coin capsules start at $7.95 for a pack of 10 in 25mm, with 21mm packs at $8.95 and Ultra Premium 25mm at $9.95. For a display-grade presentation, Quadrum square capsules in 21mm and 25mm are $19.80 per pack of 10, and their uniform square format looks superb in a drawer or cabinet.

Holders for working collections

For sets you are actively building and trading, staple and self-adhesive holders are the economical choice. Lighthouse TACK staple holders come in four sizes from 22.5mm to 35mm at $21.95 per 100, covering everything from sixpences to crowns. Matrix self-adhesive holders skip the stapler, from $12.50 for a pack of 25.

Albums and boxes for display

The classic Renniks Coin Album in black is $41.95, with plastic refill pages in 20, 30, 42 or 63-pocket layouts at $29.95 per pack of 10, so the album grows with the collection. Chasing $2 coloured coins? The Renniks Premier Australia Two Dollar Coin Album, $59.95, is purpose-built for them. For capsule collections, Lighthouse coin boxes hold 35 or 48 capsules in fitted trays at $55.00.

The tools of the trade

Two finishing touches earn their place on any collector's desk. The Lighthouse Pocket Magnifier with 7x zoom and LED light, $34.95, is essential for spotting mint marks and errors. And the Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values 33rd Edition, $49.95, remains the standard reference for what your collection is actually worth. Pair it with the Renniks Coin Errors guide at $34.95 and you are equipped for serious variety hunting.

Build your kit

The full accessories range is available now at Mint Coin Shop, operated by newsXpress, with free shipping on orders over $225. A capsule costs less than a dollar a coin. The collection it protects is worth far more.