Wanting To Submit A Proof, Completely Spotless

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TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/13/2022 12:24 pm Bit of a noob question really but it is my first time submitting a proof coin. I really think it has a shot at MS68/69, but it does have a few bits of fluff on the coin which will come off easily. Here is the silly question, how do I remove them? Blowing them off would put mist and spittle on the coin. I only use acetone to get rid of residue on coins and this is just a few bits of fluff, should I give it a quick acetone bath? Will a water rinse damage the coin in anyway? This is maybe the best thing I can think of. It is solid silver. Will NGC themselves get rid of the fluff when they come to slab and grade? Basically just looking for the best option to give the coin its best shot at MS69. Thanks in advance. Edited by TobyJ 02/13/2022 12:29 pm Report this Post to the Staff

westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 02/13/2022 1:31 pm For blowing on coins - you are correct in not ever using your breath, which will carry droplets of spittle and that is disastrous on coins, especially copper. In the event I need to remove stuff from the surface I use a Giotto Rocket, Large. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._Blower.html They are awesome, never run out and never need replacing. As a professional photographer (retired) I used them daily and have one on my desk at my side currently, used for lens, cat hair keyboard dust removal, coins, etc. They are amazing. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/13/2022 2:35 pm Thanks very much. Can't believe I didn't think of that. I actually have some of my daughter's bath toys that are of a similar design so I shall fully dry one out and try it. If there is a thumbprint on any, is there a way to get rid of it? I don't really want to touch the surface at all other than water and air, maybe acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/13/2022 4:09 pm I think something like this will be your best bet . https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai...Qvhd6BAgBEGo Report this Post to the Staff
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