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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ziggy29, post: 14942, member: 1113&quot;]The bottom line is that virtually all kinds of cleanings where chemical agents are used will leave visible evidence of damage to a coin and, for that reason, should generally be avoided.&nbsp; As mentioned before, distilled water can be used, but not in conjunction with trying to rub the material out of the coin.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>It should generally be assumed that you should never clean your coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Having said that -- there may be a VERY small number of cases where a careful, professional cleaning could enhance the appeal, desirability and value of a coin.&nbsp; But in almost all cases, you&#039;ll ruin it even more, and even in those rare cases where that&#039;s not the case, you definitely need a trusted, reputable professional opinion.&nbsp; This is NEVER a decision a novice should make.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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