The H.E. Harris #8ANC1282 (Item: 28828 / CT50) is the professional-grade bulk storage solution for half-dollars, including Kennedy, Franklin, Walking Liberty, and Barber series. This master box of 100 tubes is specifically designed for high-volume collectors and dealers to organize up to 2,000 half-dollars ($1,000 face value) in a secure, archival-safe environment.
Half-dollar tubes are built with extra durability to manage the substantial weight of large-diameter coinage.
Crystal-Clear Polystyrene: The tube bodies are molded from high-impact, rigid polystyrene. This superior clarity allows for 360° edge inspection—essential for spotting silver content (90% or 40% silver) without opening the tube.
Threaded Screw-Top Cap: Features a white, textured polypropylene twist-off lid. Unlike "pop-top" or friction-fit lids that can fail under the pressure of heavy silver, the threaded design ensures the cap remains locked even if dropped.
Archival Preservation: Guaranteed PVC-free and acid-free. These tubes provide a chemically inert environment, protecting coins from the "green slime" residue found in soft PVC flips and the sulfur-based tarnish common in paper rolls.
Bulk Economy: Purchasing the box of 100 significantly reduces the per-unit cost compared to retail 4-packs or 5-packs, making it the preferred choice for massive sorting projects.
The Harris half-dollar tube is precision-sized to fit a standard 20-coin roll. Like all H.E. Harris/Whitman tubes, they are designed for "raw" (loose) coins; paper wrappers will make the fit too tight.
Tube Capacity: 20 Half-Dollars per tube (Standard roll amount).
Box Capacity: 100 Tubes ($2,000 coins total).
Inner Diameter: 30.6 mm (Sized specifically for the standard 30.61 mm half-dollar).
Material: Polystyrene (Body) and Polypropylene (Cap).
Compatibility: Fits all US Half-Dollars minted from 1839 to date.
| Feature | Specification |
| Model Number | #8ANC1282 (Item: 1282 / 28828) |
| Retail SKU | CT50 (100) |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0794818371 |
| UPC | 028074000344 |
| Denomination | Half-Dollar (0.50) / 30.6 mm |
| Units Per Box | 100 Tubes with Caps |
Because a full box of 100 half-dollar tubes is quite heavy, follow these storage best practices:
Reinforced Storage: These tubes fit perfectly into Double-Row Red 2x2 Boxes. Using these boxes provides a structural handle and prevents the round tubes from rolling on a shelf.
Cap Labeling: The flat white top of the cap is the ideal surface for marking dates, mint marks, or "Junk Silver" grades using a permanent marker.
Weight Awareness: A full box of 2,000 half-dollars weighs approximately 50 lbs. Ensure your storage area or safe is rated for high-density weight before stacking multiple boxes.