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A desiccant is a drying agent available at your local hardware store. You’ve probably seen small packets of desiccant packaged with leather goods such as shoes and bags. Desiccants do a fabulous job of removing moisture from the air, and in some cases, you can reuse them by drying them in an oven on low heat.

Why are desiccants necessary in a watertight holder? When you seal a coin in a watertight container, you’re also sealing in any moisture in the atmosphere around it. A desiccant absorbs the moisture from the air, binds it, and keeps it away from your coin. In areas that are susceptible to moisture or humidity, desiccants are essential. Check your desiccant every month, and either redry it or replace it.