cleaning a coin?

I was wondering how bad it would be to wipe down a coin with a baby wipe (non scented for sensitive skin)? I did it with a penny and it cleaned it up nicely so I was wondering if it's something that could be used on some of my coins that are actually in my collection....?

 

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Don't do it. You may not be able to see the damage with the naked eye but wiping a coin can cause microscopic scratching. Once you damage your coin it the damage is irreversible.

Knowledgeable collectors want original, untouched coins.

 

Thank you. I had a feeling that I shouldn't do it. Is there a "safe" way of gettin muck off of a coin?

 

with hobo. never ever cleaned a coin and dont reccomend it anyone. once cleaned most of the time the lustre if any is destroyed

 

what do u mean by muck?

 

With some of the coins that I get back for change or find, some of them have sticky stuff on them (or have been what looks like glued to paper) or if you have a 14yr old, ones with candle wax on them...

 

maybe u can pick some of it off. i dont think i would do it to purchased coin or numismatic valued coin but if its just a hole filler or pocket change it shoudnt matter a whole lot. ive heard of ppl taking dish soap and hot water and putting the coin in for a few seconds then lightly rubbing with finger tip but never tried it but it may help if ur willing to do it

 

K thank you

 

welcome if need anything else pm me and ill try to assist cause i dont always check threads

 

Cleaning a coin is nothing more than ones opinion.

 

It can be ones opinion, but you will devalue any coin you clean.

 

And all collectors are of the opinion that a cleaned coin is a damaged coin.

 

Do not use anything to wipe the surface, a baby wipe will damage the coin.

With common, low value stuff that would otherwise be worth face value, I take them to the sink with hot running water. Hold the coin under the hot water and rub it between your fingers. That method works very well!