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How Did Grading Services Arrive at Current Holders?

ertified coins in holders seem to dominate the hobby nowadays. Coins worth millions are sealed inside. Have coin certification services disclosed the material composition of their holders? What about entrapped gasses and moisture? Have they offered premium holder services such as hermetic, vacuum and/or inert gas seals? Multiple layers? Are there any kind of warranties or are we to assume forever? Years ago it

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