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New Member
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Hi! I've had this money clip since I was a kid, and now I am wondering if there is a safe way to remove the coin from the clip? I'm pretty sure it is superglued on-- don't see any welding or screws or anything of the like. Is there something I can soak it in to loosen the glue or anything? Thanks!  *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Soaking it in pure acetone (not fingernail polish) may free it if an adhesive was used.
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Moderator
 United States
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@phan, if you are able to remove this nickel from the clip, you may find that the two sides have greatly different amounts of wear on them.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The coin is worth next to nothing removed from the clip. Leave it as is!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Likely it was 'affixed' a looooong time ago--before the dawn of super glue. Perhaps an epoxy was used. No harm if an acetone bath is pursued. Otherwise, might as well keep it as-is.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would keep it as it is. But acetone should do the trick.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If Acetone doesn't work in removing the coin you can always try a hammer and chisel .  |
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New Member
 United States
37 Posts |
Too many options! I mean what if it is the elusive 3.5-legged D Buffalo? If it is truly worthless attached to the clip, I do not think I will ruin it in any manner by removing it from the clip. These are the hard decisions... not sure what to do now.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Could always have a team of enterprising 15 year olds take a crack at removing it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Moderator
United States
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A 1936 Buffalo nickel is rather common, regardless of which mint. I feel you have more to lose by tampering with it. Something you had since you were a kid? Not too easy to replace. I agree with those who say leave it be. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If Acetone doesn't work in removing the coin you can always try a hammer and chisel -or-  All kidding aside, if you must remove it try pure acetone. When confirmed to not be a 3-1/2 legger re-attach and enjoy that keepsake.  |
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Why not use it as intended? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If acetone soaking doesn't remove it it is probably attached using a silver solder and it would not be worth trying to remove it because even if you did the coin would still have the solder on the reverse. You could then remove the solder with a nitric acid soak, but the acid would attack the coin as well so what's the point?
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