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Preserving Coins and Paper Money

1 . Humidity, sea air, pollution and tobacco smoke can seep into albums on open shelves, damaging their contents. Store valuable collections away from such hazards in a place with consistent temperature and humidity. In most homes, an interior closet or cabinet is a good choice. Avoid keeping items in

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