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I see this all the time on these forums, people talking about dipped coins and such. After a quick search here, couldnt find an exact meaning.

Can someone please let me know what the term dipping means? What is it dipped in etc...? I'm really confused with a term used to commonly.
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 Posted 11/14/2008  3:26 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
From the Glossary:

dipped
A term applied to a coin that has been placed in a commercial "dip" solution, a mild acid wash that removes the toning from most coins. Some dip solutions employ other chemicals, such as bases, to accomplish a similar result. The first few layers of metal are removed with every dip, so coins repeatedly dipped will lose luster, hence the term "overdipped".
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 Posted 11/14/2008  3:34 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ceaton to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Well I feel pretty silly after overlooking the glossary!! Sorry all.

Thank you Jbuck!
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 Posted 11/14/2008  3:47 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jbuck to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
No need to feel silly or apologize, there are no bad questions here.
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