We use a lot of poly pocket binders to store things like Banknotes, Trading Cards, Cigarette Cards, Postcards, Coins etc. so we thought it would be a good idea to put together a quick guide on the sizes of the pockets you would need to house your collection.


1 Pocket (215mm x 293mm) 
Large First Day Covers
Certificates
Programmes

2 Pockets (215mm x 143mm)
Larger Banknotes or Postcards
First Day Covers

3 Pockets (215mm x 93mm)
Banknotes

4 Pockets Sq (142mm x 105mm)
Banknotes
Old Postcards
Photographs

4 Pockets Lg (215mm x 75mm)
Banknotes

6 Pockets Sq (105mm x 95mm)
Small Banknotes
Football Tickets 

6 Pockets Lg (143mm x 70mm)
Medals
Football Tickets

8 Pockets (105mm x 71mm)
Train Tickets
Telephone Cards

9 Pockets (95mm x 70mm)
Trading Cards
Cigarette Cards
Playing Cards

12 Pockets (95mm x 52mm)
Match Boxes
Rail Tickets
Cigarette Cards 

15 Pockets (95mm x 41mm)
Match Boxes
Cigarette Cards

20 Pockets (52mm x 52mm)
Coin holders
Larger Coins

It is best to use pockets that are Acid free

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