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matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/12/2019 1:43 pm In the process of cataloging my accumulation of coins I stumbled upon my CCF token. To my astonishment and dismay it was discolored. I thought at first that it was a toning issue. But upon opening the plastic air-tight I discovered that a three-dimensional crust covered the token. Much like the skin that develops over pudding. I never opened the plastic before. No reason to due so. So I wonder what could have contaminated it... Now, I am not devastated by this problem After all my purchase of the token helped in the efforts of the token project. What I am asking for are suggestions as to how to remove the "crust." While the stunning surfaces may suffer in the cleaning process at least I will be able to appreciate the design. Your suggestions are most appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 04/12/2019 4:37 pm Is it possible to show a picture of this issue? I have one of these myself. The capsules should not cause this? I am sure mine is in the same capsule as your is and for the same length of time. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/12/2019 6:28 pm Sorry but unable to send photo. Thank you anyway. Report this Post to the Staff
mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9158 Posts	Posted 04/12/2019 7:21 pm Have you got the Silver or the Copper? Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 04/12/2019 7:52 pm Hmm weird. My copper one still looks fine. @mv, maybe the capsule is cracked and that let air (and moisture) work on the surface? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 04/12/2019 8:28 pm Mine still looks great. 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
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/13/2019 11:06 am This is the copper version. Cracked plastic is interesting. Note: one side of the token had very little discoloration whereas the other side was totally caked in "crust." The plastic in contact with the crusty side also had some goo on it. I easily cleaned it with water but could not discern a crack. Now I am wondering if I just put the token in water to see if the coating loosens up. Cannot do much harm at this point Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 04/13/2019 4:46 pm http://goccf.com/t/336182 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 04/13/2019 11:53 pm Quote: Now I am wondering if I just put the token in water to see if the coating loosens up. Cannot do much harm at this point If that fails, you might want to try acetone. 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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