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Valued Member
Canada
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I picked up a box of nickels from the late 30's to the 50's. Some of these have mild to moderate rust, what can I do to get rid of the rust and preserve the coins. I hate to see the old victory nickels go to waste. Thanks Dan
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Rest in Peace
United States
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cca, you stated, Quote:
I picked up a box of nickels from the late 30's to the 50's. Some of these have mild to moderate rust, Can you post a picture? Interesting you are saying rust. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I am not sure why the earlier ones have rust, but for a few years in the 50's the coin was made steel with chrome ply (52-54) the other others might just be rust transfer and will clean off
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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'44 and '45 victory nickels are plated steel and will rust. '51 through '54 beaver nickels are also plated steel. Quote:
I hate to see the old victory nickels go to waste. There are more than enough victory nickels to supply collector demand forever. Even at MS65 they aren't worth slabbing. Spend the rusty ones, give a kid a thrill. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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06/29/2015 4:35 pm
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Valued Member
 Canada
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 Canada
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Just like the rust on a rear quarter panel of a 1980s Mustang... once it progresses that far, not much can be done...Even if you remove the rust, the damage is already done.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Thanks SPP Those are the worst ones and didn't figure much could be done for those but I do have a number with just a little spot of rust on them and those are the ones I'm trying to save.The 1952 are mostly only on the outside of the rims the obverse and reverses are pretty good. Poor storage to bad:(
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The Mint's plating technology left a lot to be desired in those days.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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@ DBM.. Quote:
There are more than enough victory nickels to supply collector demand forever. I agree..  We had rolls of these things and gave most away.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
137 Posts |
Well I figure I don't have anything to loose so I'm going to try putting some of the lesser one into some vinegar, worked well on a motorcycle tank so we'll see how it works on some old coins
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Canada
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Maybe something with a slightly higher pH than vinegar... or even a WD-40 soak....
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