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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Welcome to the forums! As a general rule, never clean your coins, the only exception would be in pure acetone but even then you probably don't need to. Especially if you arn't sure of what your doing. As for olive oil I have never heard of that for modern coins so I wouldn't recommend it, maybe it is used for ancient coins? Either way I wouldn't do anything until you have absolutely checked and double checked your sources and know what your doing. Good luck, and have fun!
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Valued Member
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF. Never clean coins is the general rule. I am sure we all have done it though  . If you feel you need to clean a coin practice on some junk coins. If you have a collectible coin that needs cleaning post some good pics here first and a member will help you out.If you have a high dollar coin there are pros that can conserve it for you,NCS (part of NGC) I think is one of them. John1  |
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Valued Member
Germany
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Welcome to CCF.
You could show us some coins that in your opinion could use some cleaning. Generally, I wouldn't clean my coins. I do not even want to think about all the coins that might have had beautiful toning and now are cleaned by someone who did not know better...
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Valued Member
Canada
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Valued Member
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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In addition to acetone, I have used mild soap and water.
The great danger is that coins get scrubbed with an abrasive. Abrasion is good for pots and pans but is the kiss of death for the best coins. Even your finger can be abrasive and you will see a mark on proof coins.
A little bit of circulation dirt on coins is OK.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Generally, cleaning coins is greatly frowned upon.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
I've seen coins that would have been worth $1500 turned into coins worth $100 by cleaning. As has been said - don't clean.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, I saw a large swing in value for a gold coin on Pawn Stars a few weeks ago-from a 6 figure value down to a number in the 15,000 range. The coin on TV didn't appear badly damaged either.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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DO NOT CLEAN COINS. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I read that if u have to clean, only soak it in olive oil, never do anything abrasive. Do not believe 99% of the advice you read on coin cleaning. The vast majority of it is wrong. NEVER use olive oil on coins! Do not attempt to clean your coins! Welcome to CC! Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Don't clean your coins, but it's OK to soak them in oil?
Do NOT soak them in anything except warm water and mild dish soap, and in fact, don't do that, either.
Do NOT rub them with your thumbs under running water, or a soft cloth, or anything else.
Whenever you see the 'need' to clean your coins, lay them out on a table, look at them, and repeat this phrase "I am my own worst enemy", followed by "I am your friend, as I am a friend to all coins. I would never harm you." When you have calmed them down and soothed their fears, put them away until next time.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Thanks everyone for the great advice
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is odd to many people why some things should be cleaned and others no. For example you clean your car, house, bike, etc. But you don't clean coins or anything that is a sort of collectable. However, there are those professionals that clean old old paintings. Yet with very old furniture, it is best to leave as is. Confusing, isn't it?
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