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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 17900, member: 112&quot;]Howdy neuron - Welcome to the Forum !!</p><p><br /></p><p>1 - Yes - sunlight can and will damage coins, especially if they are stored in the wrong type of holder. But never leave your coins where direct sunlight can fall upon them.</p><p><br /></p><p>2 - The best gloves to use for handling coins are pure soft cotton. They can cheaply purchased at just about any good supply store.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Now some other comments, as you said you told your brother - do not touch the surface of the coins. Coins should be handled by the edges only - even when wearing gloves. </p><p><br /></p><p>NEVER try to clean your coins. Don&#039;t try to make them shiny - don&#039;t wipe them off - just leave them alone. Place them in a good, quality coin holder and then admire them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Try to store your coins in a place where the temperature does not vary much - cool ( not cold ) and dark are best. It is wise to store your coins with silica gel packs in the same container - like in a safe. Heat and moisture ( condensation ) are the enemies of your coins - even if in coin holders.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck pal - and welcome to the greatest hobby on the planet&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Oh yeah - I look forward to pics&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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