Storing your OGP, and finding OGP in the best condition

The Original Government Packaging for your coins can be just as important as the coins themselves.  Many dealers will look for the “freshest” possible packaging when selling a coin, and will even look to replace the packaging they have if it has been damaged.

We sort through thousands of boxes to bring our customers the best possible packaging that we can find.  Here are some tips about how your packaging should look and how it can be stored to preserve the natural beauty.

American Silver, Gold, and Platinum Eagles

American Eagle Packaging (with the exception of the 1997 Platinum Eagles) does not have an outer sleeve that covers the cardboard box.  Many of the boxes that you will find for the 1997 Platinum Eagles will include the sleeve; however, keep in mind that the sleeve is made of a lower grade cardboard, and will often show more wear than the box itself.

US Mint Commemoratives

Many of the US Mint Commemorative coin boxes will have an outer sleeve matching the color of the box.  As leaders in the OGP market we strive to find the best quality we can for our customers.  As with the Platinum Eagle the sleeves for Commemoratives will generally start to show wear along the edges.

When available keep your OGP packaging in the sleeve.  The sleeves will take the majority of the damage and protect your investment.

Care and Storage of your OGP

It is best to store your OGP in a low humidity environment, and out of direct sunlight.  Overtime sunlight will fade the color of the box and both sunlight and humidity will discolor and weaken the material, making it more susceptible to damage.

If you choose to store your OGP in a shrink film or plastic bag/container, try to avoid any plastics that contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride).  PVC will not damage your OGP in the short term, but may cause discoloration over time.

Avoid using product and pricing labels on your OGP that may cause damage or discoloration.  We recommend using labels that are marketed as “removable” or acid-free photo quality labels.

If your OGP has a label on it that you want removed, be very careful that you do not damage the box while removing it.  We have found that lightly warming the label with a blow dryer will loosen the adhesive and allow you to remove the label with the least possible damage to the box.

Any residue from labels or tags is best removed by “dabbing” the tag against the residue.  This will often pick up any left over stickiness.  Be careful when using household cleaning products to restore your OGP as these can cause damage and discoloration.  Dirt and dust can often be removed using a micro fiber or other scratch safe cloth such as those used for computer monitors or eye glasses.

We hope this information will be helpful.
Happy Collecting!