I bought a scrapbook and there were some coins taped into the book, and it was this old yellow tape and basically there's a yellowish band across all these coins, quite firmly.. how do you remove the tape and discoloration. The coins are UNC otherwise. They were all brand new when the person did this... so stupid.. They could have preserved them easily doing it a different way.
thanks
2007-10-26 16:48:40 · 5 answers · asked by art_flood 4 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 coins 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 (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. 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.
2007-10-27 09:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best advice is don't, until you check out there value. If you must get the tape goop off, go get a can of acetone 100% from a hardware store and soak the coins in it. The tape will come off as well as the goop. Afterward take the coins and put in distilled water and pat dry with soft cloth, do not rub the coins. The acetone should do the trick but some glues are not easily removed.
2007-10-27 13:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a coin dip that will help. Check with any coin delaer for this
2007-10-27 00:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was curious about this, so I googled it. Before you do anything, you better read this:
http://wikihow.com/Clean-Coins
2007-10-27 01:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by Margaret C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taco Bell taco sauce. Sounds stupid, but tried it and it works.
2007-10-27 13:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by Charly M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋