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WeLikeIke New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 09/18/2015 11:34 pm I recently bought several proof coins that are in great condition except for bits of dust on their surface. I tried blowing on them but the dust wouldn't come off and I am worried that I could get saliva on the coins if I blow too hard. I thought about using a can of compressed air (the ones they sell for cleaning keyboards and such) but wondered if that was safe for coin. What is the best way to clean dust off of proof coins? Edited by WeLikeIke 09/18/2015 11:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff

BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4594 Posts	Posted 09/18/2015 11:47 pm Unfortunately most canned air has a tiny bit of 'bitterants' in it so prevent inhalation abuse. Not sure if it will hurt a coin. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
Altaira Pillar of the Community Canada 2519 Posts	Posted 09/18/2015 11:55 pm I've seen something that looks like a rubber balloon on a stick, people pump the balloon part that to blow dust off CDs. This might work, I just don't know what it's called. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 09/19/2015 02:42 am What you are looking for is called a bulb syringe. They are often used for removing wax from the ear. Try your local pharmacy. Should cost less than $5. Another possibility would be to rinse the dust away with acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19966 Posts	Posted 09/19/2015 02:47 am Use acetone, best to use it before storage anyway. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 09/19/2015 08:27 am And be careful of canned air. If the moisture isn't removed you could be putting water on your coins. Report this Post to the Staff
WeLikeIke New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 09/23/2015 11:34 pm Thanks for the tips! Dipping the coins in acetone seemed to work great. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 09/24/2015 11:06 am Great to hear. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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