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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 26633, member: 112&quot;]Yes I have seen coins damaged by dipping them in acetone. Copper in particular - you should never dip copper in ANYTHING. I have seen silver coins that have been dipped in acetone with a film or deposits left on them. I advise against it - strongly.</p><p><br /></p><p>Folks - in the old days, cleaning coins was common. They would clean a coin with anything and everything including Brillo pads. They used to coat coins with clear laquer saying that it could be safely removed at a later date. They used to do a lot of things.</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally - I don&#039;t believe in doing any of it - never did and never will. My thinking is if you buy a coin that you think you have to dip, clean, coat or do something to it to make it look better - then don&#039;t buy it. Buy a higher grade coin to begin with that you don&#039;t have to change to make it look good. And if you want to keep it looking good - store it in an airtight container and under the proper conditions - it&#039;ll stay that way.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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