Conservation Question

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Walkerfan, Nov 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM.

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  1. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Not to beat a dead horse…. I agree 110%. Toning IS corrosion. I have dimes in my Merc book that have been there since the 1970’s that clearly show how damaging corrosion can be. And heck, these days toning is often considered a plus if it occurs in a pleasing manner……… I have always considered myself a temporary custodian to my coins. I do want future generations to marvel over them as I do. I don’t want to pass down damaged goods. So if toning damages and cleaning damages as well…. What is the responsible action for a person that truly wants to do the right thing?
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Nov 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    The only right thing to do is stop collecting coins. LOL, Randy, I hear ya but I just don’t know.
     
    Collecting Nut, Nov 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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  4. Walkerfan

    Walkerfan Well-Known Member

    keeping them in a climate controlled environment is vital. If you do that well, they will remain stable for decades.
     
    Walkerfan, Nov 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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  5. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    If you can't keep them in a climate controlled environment. Just keep sticking those little desiccant packs that you get in pill, prescription, or varied food containers into your boxes or albums or whatever you keep your coins in. Then go out and buy a box of them at the drug store.
     
    Bill in Burl, Nov 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    There's basically two topics in this thread - dipping and proper coin storage. Both of which have been discussed ad infinitum here on the forum.

    The first, dipping, it should only be attempted by those who know what they are doing and have considerable experience doing it. While it is completely safe to dip a coin for those with the requisite knowledge and experience, it is also very easy to damage or ruin a coin for those who not have it.

    There is much to know, and many nuances to be familiar with, chief among them, learning how to identify which coin should be dipped, and which should not.

    The second, proper storage, the things you need to do and not do are pretty basic for the most part. Store them in individual inert containers, (coin holders), and then store those inert containers inside another and larger inert container that can be sealed. And place silica gel packs inside the larger container to absorb moisture from the air inside that container, and of course replace them or recharge as necessary. And don't ever place anything that is not inert inside that container.

    Do that, and your coins will remain pretty much as they are for your lifetime, and maybe beyond.

    All of this and more is discussed in detail in numerous threads. Search them out, read them, and take them to heart. Search terms are pretty simple - 'proper coin storage' and 'dipping a coin' and or 'coin dip'.
     
    GDJMSP, Nov 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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  7. Walkerfan

    Walkerfan Well-Known Member

    The original post had nothing to do with proper storage. That was added much later by a single poster. My question was very specific regarding acetone and dip residue. I don’t recall this ever being discussed before, explicitly, so I felt the post was valid. My question was answered and I want to thank everyone who participated. Each one added some individual beneficial information.
     
    Walkerfan, Nov 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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  8. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    My apologies for steering things off course. Once @-jeffB gave such a sterling and perfect reply I thought that perhaps I could piggy-back my little question that was along the same lines.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Nov 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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  9. Walkerfan

    Walkerfan Well-Known Member

    It certainly didn’t offend ME…
     
    Walkerfan, Nov 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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