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Valued Member
Canada
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bought a Royal Canadian Mint product from a dealer, was in original package and all that , get home and look at it closer and theres a finger print on the back.... really bugging me is there a way to remove it or not really? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There are all kinds of 'dips' that will remove tarnish and oils, but I wouldn't mess with 'em unless you REALLY know what you are doing...and even then, I still wouldn't use 'em. I hate to say this but I'd just enjoy the coin with the added distraction, or sell it and get another one.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't think so. Wonder if acetone works... I read it somewhere
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
981 Posts |
I would just leave it as is
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
I have a couple of coins like that and would love to get rid of the fingerprints
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
acetone won't work. if it's a typical black fingerprint, a quick dip in jeweluster might do the trick.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
 Simply put...the acids etch the print into the surface of the coin. |
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 Canada
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Can you return the item to the dealer and point out the problem coin to them? If they are a reputable dealer, they will allow you to exchange that set for another one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
629 Posts |
Sometype of diluted silver dipping solution might lighten it up enough where it wasn't too noticeable but we all have coins like these and each is a learning experience for us to avoid on future purchases.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
^ dipping will remove the lutre....dont do it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
629 Posts |
Once I bought in an auction, a really nice 1950 1 cent, great color, was and is a real stunner but that was 20 years ago. Today that coin still in it's original holder has a big fingerprint on the obverse. Bummer but it wasn't there when I got it home, how time changes some things.
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Valued Member
 Canada
76 Posts |
i would of told the dealer if I had noticed sooner :/ was in a different city for the weekend.
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Valued Member
Canada
351 Posts |
Yes, acetone will do the trick, but it would have to be an extremely fast dip. Like, 2 - 3 seconds at most. Though, the risk is definitely not worth it. I suggest you send away for a replacement. Whatever you do, don't take the advice above to use " jeweluster" or "diluted silver dipping solution". These will drastically reduce the quality and luster of the coin, and kill any resale value.
Try talking to the dealer you bought it from, or perhaps sending it directly to the mint for a replacement, as you mentioned it is still in the original packaging.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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dipping will remove the lutre....dont do it! Repeated or prolonged dipping will, a couple seconds won't. I have gotten fully lustrous coins that were jet black before dipping. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You're right Fredd but not worth the risk unless you have some "practice" coins around. I've also noticed that the lower the coins purity = more damage, more quickly. i.e. .999 bullion can stand a longer dip than say a Mexican peso at .720....
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Posted 12/28/2011 12:34 am
