2007-09-09 10:05:39 · 4 answers · asked by david m 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coin alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coin do not use any of the methods described above as they will react with the metal in your coin. Use either 100% alcohol or 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). Both of these must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin. Place your coin(s) in either solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
Good luck!
2007-09-09 15:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your way certainly beats eternal damnation as a means of thinning the herd being recycled. If it was a popularly chosen policy, I'd vote for it. Interesting concept reminiscent of Clarence the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life" trying to get his wings by helping Jimmy Stewart. Seems there are a variety of jobs open for those exiting stage right from this planet.
2016-05-20 08:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by ollie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would and more so with British coins for collectors of them seem to be more picky. They tend to like quality coins and will wait till one they need, shows up that way. It is not wise to clean any coin for you may cause more damage
2007-09-09 12:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it would there was only so many of them made
2007-09-09 10:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋