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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 43416, member: 112&quot;]Howdy Flying Joe - Welcome to the Forum !!</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry to hear of your plight <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> But it is a story repeated all too often. Here is what I would do - others may have different suggestions.</p><p><br /></p><p>First of all go to the hardware store and get pure acetone. Then place small amounts, perhaps 1/2&quot; deep in the bottom of small containers. Use glass if possible as acetone will disolve some plastics - or at least test it first. Dip your coins in the first, leave them for a minute or so, then place into the next container and finally into a 3rd container. I might start off with some of the less valuable coins and the dirtiest ones - to let you sort of get the hang of things. And be sure to do this in a <u>very well ventilated</u> area !!</p><p><br /></p><p>Now when the acetone begins to get cloudy or dirty, and it will - change it and keep on going. But it is best if each coin is given a final rinse in completely clean acetone. Then rinse in distilled water, not tap water, place the coins on a soft cotton cloth and let them air dry, perhaps turning the coins over once or twice. Do not rub, slide or move the coins around on the cloth, just gently sit them down.</p><p><br /></p><p>And yes - do this with every coin - copper and silver whether you can see anything or not. Yes I know - I say to never dip copper in acetone. Except when PVC is involved. I&#039;m afraid you have little choice in that circumstance.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the notes - I&#039;m not if there is anything you can do or not.</p><p><br /></p><p>Best of luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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