How to Store Silver Coins

Place each coin individually in a coin packet. These are paper or plastic sleeves specifically created for storing valuable coins.

Place the packaged coins in a coin storage box with a lid. Suppliers offer different sizes and varieties. Some boxes contain an anti-corrosion material and will help prevent tarnish. If you choose instead a standard cardboard or plastic box, add a silica gel packet to keep humidity levels down around the coins.

Place the lid on the box and place the box in a waterproof and fireproof safe, as recommended by Silver Coin Investor. Keep this safe in an out-of-the-way area, such as the back of a closet.

Check the coins for tarnish about once a month. If they seem to easily tarnish, clean them with a silver cleaning cloth and replace in new packets and a new box. Add extra silica dessicant or invest in a box lined with anti-corrosion material.