Good point, hadn't thought about that . . . probably because I can't recall ever inserting coins into one of those. Instead, I'm always inserting...
A heartfelt "Thank You!"
Are there still vending machines that accept cents? For that matter, except for the gum ball machines I remember as a kid, have vending machines...
So two months into this, what type of coins do you find yourself gravitating toward? US? World? Modern? Ancient? Surely there are some coin photos...
I don't think anybody can answer that question besides you. Ask a hundred different collectors and you'll get a hundred different answers. Know...
Ha ha!
True . . . if one deems these pieces of junk to be worth collecting. I don't.
You're such a tease. :D
This is cool! Anxiously awaiting arrival and posting.
You'll find a whole lot more about the subject if you search for it here on CT, as suggested.
I assume you're referring to the earlier mention of acetone and xylene. No, they don't react chemically with the metal in a coin. All they do...
Cleaning can destroy a coin and render it worthless, or it can conserve a coin and enhance its appeal and value. Depends on how you define...
What part of "safely removing foreign substances" wasn't clear? When you rub a coin between your thumb and index finger, that's disrupting the...
Ouch. In that photo the coin looks cleaned.
There are plenty of threads here about safely removing foreign substances using either acetone or xylene. Use your fingers to access the search...
If you ever have a valuable coin, please don't do that.
No selling here, Gianni. If you want to offer it, please post it in the "For Sale" forum as per CoinTalk rules.
Three words rarely seen used together! Just kidding. I'd love to visit Russia . . . it's on my bucket list. If Siberian Man's massive...
That's truly depressing.
Pretty coin!
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