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<p>[QUOTE="yakpoo, post: 6641511, member: 18157"]Thanks for a detail explanation. I have just few comments...</p><p><br /></p><p>In the early '60s, my Father stored a number of freshly minted rolls by wrapping the rolls (just the coins) in thin aluminum foil sheets and storing them in an aluminum-lined boxes. Aluminum acts as an "intercept shield". I cracked a few rolls and they looked like the day they were wrapped...50 years later. This wasn't Aluminum foil you find in a kitchen. These were 6"x 6" sheets that seem designed for something other than cooking. Granted, not many folks did this, but it works great!</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I've heard horror stories about dipping copper coins. Dipping too long is a commonly reported issue as I recall. I've never even had an itch to try. I've only used VerdiCare on copper coins...as a last resort to halt the spread of verdigris.</p><p><br /></p><p>Silver is a whole different discussion. I've had great success removing unattractive toning/tarnish from Silver coins without dipping...and undetectable by the TPGs.</p><p><br /></p><p>This brings me to the real reason for asking if dipping copper coins is detectable by the TPGs....</p><p><br /></p><p>If the TPGs can tell if a copper coin has been dipped and, as you say, many coins have been dipped, then buying raw (dipped) coins would present a significant risk. If, on the other hand, dipping in not detectable by the TPGs, then I would think folks should be encouraged to practice on cheap coins and develop this skill.</p><p><br /></p><p>How say you?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="yakpoo, post: 6641511, member: 18157"]Thanks for a detail explanation. I have just few comments... In the early '60s, my Father stored a number of freshly minted rolls by wrapping the rolls (just the coins) in thin aluminum foil sheets and storing them in an aluminum-lined boxes. Aluminum acts as an "intercept shield". I cracked a few rolls and they looked like the day they were wrapped...50 years later. This wasn't Aluminum foil you find in a kitchen. These were 6"x 6" sheets that seem designed for something other than cooking. Granted, not many folks did this, but it works great! Personally, I've heard horror stories about dipping copper coins. Dipping too long is a commonly reported issue as I recall. I've never even had an itch to try. I've only used VerdiCare on copper coins...as a last resort to halt the spread of verdigris. Silver is a whole different discussion. I've had great success removing unattractive toning/tarnish from Silver coins without dipping...and undetectable by the TPGs. This brings me to the real reason for asking if dipping copper coins is detectable by the TPGs.... If the TPGs can tell if a copper coin has been dipped and, as you say, many coins have been dipped, then buying raw (dipped) coins would present a significant risk. If, on the other hand, dipping in not detectable by the TPGs, then I would think folks should be encouraged to practice on cheap coins and develop this skill. How say you?[/QUOTE]
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