It’s best to handle your collectible coins as little as possible. When collectible coins are handled you run the risk of them being nicked, scratched, or dirty and their value is lessened. If circumstances require you to touch your collectibles, do so touching only the outsides, especially with very valuable or rare coins in good condition.

You should try to avoid cleaning your coins and if it has to be done, the process should be handled by a specialist. Rather than cleaning a coin, leaving its patina undisturbed might make it more desirable to collectors and more valuable.

Just about any holder that you find on the market will be enough to safely store your silver dollars; just make sure your most valuable ones are safe from fingerprints, dust, and even moisture. Typical stapled or taped packets do not provide the optimum amount of protection, however there are other protectors available that can also protect against moisture. In any case, it is best to store collectible coins in a dry place; never store them in a basement or other cool, damp area.