The Only Coin Flips Beginners Should Ever Use (Mylar vs PVC)

Essential Coin Collecting Supplies
Written By August Keene

If your coin flip feels soft, bendy, or oily — that’s PVC. And PVC is a slow-moving coin killer.

PVC creates green slime, eats metal, and permanently scars surfaces. Silver gets destroyed fast.

Mylar flips are stiff, clear, PVC-free, and chemically stable. Dealers use them for a reason.

They’re cheap, easy to label, perfect for organizing, and great for trading.

If it feels like a gummy bear, toss it.

August Keene

Hey there- I am August Keene. I am just a regular guy who fell in love with coin collecting the hard way: Lots of mistakes. lots of “wish i had known that sooner” and way too many overpriced coins on Ebay.

Now I am here to help you skip all the frustration and jump straight into the fun part. No pressure, no fancy jargon- just simple, honest guidance from someone who has been exactly where you are.

Let’s learn this hobby together, one coin at a time.

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