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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ikandiggit, post: 967046, member: 16269&quot;]When I worked for a museum a number of years ago, the conservation department handled all the ephemera including newspapers, magazines and even paper money that was to be displayed. Because a lot of the material came from old family collections, they were usually in a state of deterioration because they were stored in basements, attics and even barns in boxes and there was no concern for proper methods of preservation. It was the duty of the Conservation department to halt the process of deterioration/disintegration. </p><p><br /></p><p>Since I began collecting paper money, the thought of cleaning and preservation has come to mind. After some research, I found that the same rules that apply to coins also applies to banknotes. Do Not Clean! </p><p><br /></p><p>The only cleaning (if necessary) should be done by a trained conservator. One who understands what the problems are and how to properly rectify them. None of the techniques should be attempted by someone who is not trained correctly. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I learned not to iron creases or folds. The heat from the iron can affect the ink causing it to flow and damage the details irreversibly. To flatten a bill it is recommended placing it between the pages of a heavy book. It won&#039;t remove the creases but it will reduce the ripples in the paper somewhat. </p><p><br /></p><p>I found this link that contains some basic information that I think would benefit paper money collectors. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.coxrail.com/preservation.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.coxrail.com/preservation.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.coxrail.com/preservation.htm</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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