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<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 1575437, member: 112"]Yeah, it will. But finger grease is an acid and if it's left on the coin for any length of time it eats right into the metal. When you try and remove it with acetone it may look like it's gone. But over time it becomes visible again.</p><p><br /></p><p>You might be alright, you might not. Time will tell. But it's gold and you have that going for you - gold is more resistant.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 1575437, member: 112"]Yeah, it will. But finger grease is an acid and if it's left on the coin for any length of time it eats right into the metal. When you try and remove it with acetone it may look like it's gone. But over time it becomes visible again. You might be alright, you might not. Time will tell. But it's gold and you have that going for you - gold is more resistant.[/QUOTE]
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