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11997755 Pillar of the Community United States 2253 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 5:07 pm Is there any reason to dip an uncirculated coin from an OBW roll before putting in a flip. I'm thinking no but want to run it past the pro's. Report this Post to the Staff

RidgeWest New Member Canada 34 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 5:38 pm Unless that roll suffered environmental damage and/or acquired nasty ugly toning, you should try to maintain the originality of the coins. In short, don't dip unless required. Report this Post to the Staff
11997755 Pillar of the Community United States 2253 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 5:49 pm Thank you RidgeWest. I have a couple spots on a few but don't believe Acetone would take them off anyways. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 6:09 pm Agree. Acetone is generally used to lift an accumulated surface film, including PVC contamination, on old or new coins. Normally it would not be needed on OBW coins, but there's certainly no harm in testing a few for results. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 7:59 pm BadThad dips all of his before 2x2ing. Even new coin may have oils on them from the minting process. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
rking007 Pillar of the Community United States 784 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 8:06 pm I agree with John. Dipping it in acetone will remove any finger grease or other unseen uninvited objects. I do the same. Report this Post to the Staff
11997755 Pillar of the Community United States 2253 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 8:07 pm Good point John since we know there is grease involved. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5678 Posts	Posted 04/07/2016 9:52 pm I've heard mixed things on the effect of acetone on copper coins. Anyone have any problem with it affecting the color of an unc red copper coin? Report this Post to the Staff
ShinyCat Valued Member United States 83 Posts	Posted 04/08/2016 12:23 am See the "is acetone cleaning" thread - at least one poster argues against acetone for red cents. Report this Post to the Staff
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