Capsules
Air‑Tite, Lighthouse, SA Mint
Flips
SAFLIP, Guardhouse, Lighthouse
Albums
Lighthouse, Abafil, Whitman
Storage
Boveda, Era‑Clean, Intercept
Collector's Guide to Storage Brands
Not all holders are created equal. Choose archival‑safe products to protect your collection.
Why Brand Matters
Low‑quality holders contain PVC or acids that damage coins over time. Archival brands use inert materials.
Hard Plastic Capsules
Air‑Tite (USA)
Polystyrene, direct fit or ring‑type, sizes from 16mm to 50mm. Crystal clear, secure. Widely available online.
Lighthouse (Germany)
Coin Capsules and Quadrum. Excellent clarity, PVC‑free. Available through dealers.
SA Mint Capsules
Official capsules for current commemoratives. Perfect fit, available at Coin World.
Soft Holders (Flips)
SAFLIP (South Africa)
Polyethylene, PVC‑free. Made in SA, affordable, widely used by local dealers. Available from Randburg Coin, Cape Coin.
Guardhouse (USA)
Mylar – the gold standard. Totally inert, crystal clear, rigid enough for albums. Expensive, harder to find locally.
Lighthouse
Polyethylene flips, archival safe, high quality.
Albums and Storage Boxes
Lighthouse / Leuchtturm
Vario albums (adjustable sliders), pre‑printed albums, Grandeur slipcases. Archival quality, wide range.
Abafil (Italy)
Velvet‑lined display cases, stackable trays. Elegant, museum quality – expensive.
Whitman / Dansco
Cardboard albums with plastic slides. Few SA‑specific albums exist.
Local Options
SA Mint wooden boxes, Randburg Coin storage boxes, Cape Coin albums.
️ Safe Storage Environments
- Boveda – humidity control packs (maintain 40–50% RH)
- Era‑Clean – archival boxes
- Intercept Technology – anti‑tarnish strips for silver
- Silica gel – indicating (blue/orange) desiccant
Where to Buy in South Africa
- Coin World (Centurion) – SA Mint capsules, presentation boxes, +27 12 677 2482
- Randburg Coin – SAFLIP, Lighthouse, storage boxes, randburgcoin.co.za
- Southern African Coin Co. – flips, capsules, albums, sacc.co.za
- Cape Coin – flips, albums, capecoin.co.za
- Gary Beukman Coins – archival supplies, garybeukmancoins.co.za
- Online – eBay, Amazon (Air‑Tite, Guardhouse, Lighthouse)
Recommendations by Coin Type
- Proof coins – hard plastic capsules in original box
- Color coins – keep in original capsule; never remove
- Gold bullion (Krugerrand) – tubes or individual capsules
- Silver bullion – tubes with desiccant packs
- Circulation coins – SAFLIP in storage boxes
- Key dates / rarities – NGC/PCGS slab or archival capsule
- Banknotes – Mylar sleeves, acid‑free albums
Sources
- Dealer websites and product listings.
- Industry standard recommendations (ANA, NGC).