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Previously, before putting a coin in 2x2, I wiped it with a napkin soaked in alcohol (the ones that nurses usually use when taking blood from your vein). So I wanted to wash the fat off the coin before I put it in a clean 2x2, but now I'm wondering if it's safe?
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Good question, I have no idea, Never went beyond using Acetone - which I know is safe to remove fresh prints and stuff.
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It's safe for me (hic), not sure about coins!
Edited by Coinfrog
02/03/2023 09:13 am
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First and foremost, I would advise against ever "wiping" a coin with anything. Even lightly, if you loosen up debris, you are now pushing that debris over the surfaces, potentially cause hairlines and wipe marks. If you do have organic material they will not just naturally fall off with a soak, then I would blot or dab the surfaces lightly with a cotton swap (qtip) or even a cotton ball (qtip is my method of choice).
As far as alcohol, I have used it only a couple times in the past, without issue, BUT find it less affective than other solvents. I would stay away from the wipes, as I'm not sure what other additives are in there besides alcohol. Bitterants are also sometimes added to alcohol to deter consumption. To my knowledge they are harmless, but who knows what will happen if left on the coins surfaces for years. Not sure if others know.
Acetone is the go to for most, pure acetone. Xylene is another solvent I use, but is slightly more aggressive than acetone. Start with a light soak in acetone (1-10 minutes) to kill any oils, leave in longer depending on the extent of the organic surface material. Then with fresh acetone, you can blot the surfaces with a qtip and acetone IF needed. Fair warning, always use proper ventilation, especially with xylene.
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I recommend 100% pure acetone and do not wipe with anything not even cotton swabs or cotton balls. Dip don't wipe. John1  |
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It's safe for me (hic), not sure about coins! You drink the kind "that nurses usually use when taking blood from your vein"? If you did, you'd be dead or severely injured. edit: ...or, perhaps, turned into a frog. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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It's safe for me (hic), not sure about coins! Not safe for me.  As for coins, I agree with what has been said. It is probably okay, but not very efficient compared to acetone. If you are going to buy something, acetone is a better choice than alcohol. |
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My problem with alcohol and coins is consuming it and then making purchases I regret  But as for using isopropyl alcohol as a rinse, there shouldn't be much of a problem as long as you let it completely evaporate and ensure that the coin is dry before putting it in a 2X2. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Is alcohol safe for coins .hmm. Not if your drinking a nice Merlot when offering on a lot!  |
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My problem with alcohol and coins is consuming it and then making purchases I regret  |
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Not if your drinking a nice Merlot when offering
on a lot! That's too funny and ironic..... This is a ebay message from me a couple weeks back: " Retail is my max as of now, $575, may stretch it to $600/$650 if you catch me after a few glasses of wine" Needless to say we made a deal a few nights later |
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My problem with alcohol and coins is consuming it and then making purchases I regret. That's what happens when you're left alone with a bottle, a credit card and internet access. Napkins seemed like a good thing to me. Sometimes it is difficult to find 70% ethyl alcohol in a pharmacy (people usually try to buy it for ingestion). Similar material is available for free sale. This is a soft cloth impregnated with 70% ethyl alcohol and possibly several other antibacterial substances to disinfect the surface. Quote:
not wipe with anything not even cotton swabs or cotton balls. Why? Sometimes there may be remnants of dirt on the coin that have not yet had time to eat the metal and in this case it is necessary to remove the remnants of dirt and finger marks. Edited by Slerk
02/04/2023 02:44 am
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Cotton is not as soft as people think it is. John1 |
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I needed a drink last night. I bought a 1 oz gold buffalo Jan. 30 then gold spot briefly went up and quickly fell down as of yesterday. Could have saved about $75 had I bought yesterday.  I don't sell anyway, I keep it. Edited by livingwater
02/04/2023 09:22 am
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