Hello,
I was wondering what the best manner for storing coins?
Full disclosure:
1) They are only common Russian/Soviet coins from 1840-1990, nothing too valuable.
2) They are used to provide a civilian context to military history exhibits.
3) They need to be photographed for a historical website before they are put in storage, but will be used in public historical exhibitions from time to time.
Now, I am going to ask the dreaded question - since they are common, should I gently clean them before putting them in whatever protective media that you all recommend?
Thank you for any help