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garys64wildcat Pillar of the Community United States 593 Posts	Posted 10/29/2013 3:40 pm I was reading an article about the 53 varieties in this forum. So I got out my Canadian Nickle Book and popped out the steel varieties. 1944, 45, 1952 and 53`s. They have been in an old Dansco fold up album for many years and the coins are in XF to AU except the obverse that is pressed in the album has rust forming at different area`s on the coins. The Album dates to the 1950`s when I got into coin collecting Glad I checked them. Thank You for the post on 53 NSF Any suggestions on the proper removal of rust w/o further damage? Report this Post to the Staff

AgCoinAu Pillar of the Community Canada 3049 Posts	Posted 10/29/2013 3:47 pm From everything I've heard it's a sad state... and there's not much you can do. Hopefully someone who has more knowledge than myself (which may be just about any/everyone) can chime in and give you some better suggestions.. Report this Post to the Staff
DEVLEC Pillar of the Community Canada 3234 Posts	Posted 10/29/2013 4:10 pm I don't think that there is much that you can do except by placing them in a very dry protected environment.. ASAP. Trying to remove the rust will probably damage the coin more. Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1750 Posts	Posted 10/29/2013 6:46 pm Once that steel pokes through the chrome plating, it is just a matter of time. I wouldn't worry too much. They were designed to be temporary coins anyway, just to get us through the WW2 and Korean War years. Report this Post to the Staff
DaytR Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 837 Posts	Posted 10/29/2013 7:25 pm Rust on plated steel coins is a scary topic given how over here half the denominations are now copper or nickel plated steel To remove rust from the coins try one of these methods - soak them in white vinegar for a few hours and then gently remove the dissolved rust - you can also mix fresh lemon juice with lots of salt and cover the coin for a few hours and then afterwards you can wipe off the rust . - a nice thick paste of baking soda mixed with water can also remove rust if you leave the paste to set and then carefully removing it. Edited by DaytR 10/29/2013 7:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
garys64wildcat Pillar of the Community United States 593 Posts	Posted 10/29/2013 8:19 pm Thanks for the replies. I'm glad that they arent very rare issues so I wont be out much if I ruin them. The 53`s are the low priced one. These have been in the album for a long time and never in a damp spot. But living in the Pac NW where rain and fog are common place. The old press in albums dont hold up to well. So I may have to step up and replace the 3 or 4 I have still. Report this Post to the Staff
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