What Should I Do With My Toning Silver Eagles

I just don't think toning looks attractive as its not how the coins are issued. I used to have a maple leaf silver 1oz coin way back in the day and it had toned all these funky colors on the reeds. So I just used it as a pocket piece for a while then eventually I just sold it as junk silver.

My vote would be to let them tone and see what you end up with. Heck they're only bullion.

Two quick related stories on this.

1. I had some 1987 and 88 ASE's that were in storage (manila coin envelope) for many years. I took them out a couple of years ago and noticed ugly black toning around the edges ... a swish in the E-Z-EST and they were looking brand new. I placed them in mylar and they have been bright ever since.

2. Somehow I missed a coin and just recently found another 1987 in a manila envelope. When I slid it out, I was floored by the beautiful toning. Peach and orange towards the center, chocolate brown towards the edge and a hint of violet in the denticles. I have not gotten around to photographing this one, but I intend to and will share with the masses. It now resides in mylar to slow the progression and will probably end up in an intercept shield.

The point to all this ... Let nature takes its course and see what you end up with. If you don't like it, there are means to return the ASE's to original form with minimal effort and cost.

IMO, these are just bullion coins, I'd let them do what ever they do. I guess I never understood collectors and these coins from a numismatic standpoint. I own a few but purely as bullion, for me personally, they have almost zero numismatic premium.

If it was me.... I would leave it be, and let it tone.

yotie, I would hesitate using that product on proofs. It does remove surface metal. It's not real apparent on Business Strikes with a quick dip and thorough rinse. Proofs are more delicate and may show effects of the dip even if done quickly and rinsed well. Business strikes will show effects of multiple dips (dull lustre).

Don't dip any proofs in E-Z-Est! I use it only on silver bullion pieces that are business strikes.

Be careful with this stuff. Wear protective gloves and avoid the fumes. It contains acid.

Nope, the milk spots are part of the silver itself, not above it. Yes, they look ugly but the only way you can remove them is by melting them down.

You know Condor, I think I will take that statement back. The wording is wrong. I appreciate you reading though. Artificial toning yes, could float as well and appear like that rainbow color you see in puddles at the gas stations where gas is floating on water after it rains.
The kind of floating I meant was that natural toning is a thin layer right on the surface, and not deep into the coin or look as if it were coated, and yes natural toning is part of the coin. You are correct. My bad.

To stop me splitting hairs, I can say this -
Fake tone jobs just look plain wrong, looking at enough both natural and artificial toned coins, I think it becomes easier to see what looks right and what doesn't.