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Message:: [QUOTE="CamaroDMD, post: 775299, member: 5233"]The simple answer to your question is "no."  However, if that silver bullion piece has any collector value (value other than bullion) dipping can damage it's collectible and thus lower it's value.  It won't however affect the bullion value. I completely agree.  This would be a good way to practice IMHO assuming the bars only hold bullion value and are not collectible. This is not correct.  Properly done, dipping is considered an acceptable thing to do.  Sometimes toning is unattractive and thus lowers the eye appeal and value of the coin...other times it has progressed to the point where the corrosion can damage the coin if not treated, in both cases dipping is considered acceptable for the coin. I would think this would be a good way to learn how to dip.  As we all know, dipping is one of those fine arts where too little doesn't do anything and too much damages the coin.  It takes experience to know how to to it correctly.  Why not practice and hone skills on something that the value won't be affected on. Often times, the toning has progressed to a point where it is damaging to the coin and needs to be removed.  You have to remember the toning is oxidation which is a forum of corrosion.  In this case, dipping is considered a good thing to do. I personally consider toning very attractive a lot of the time as well (but not always) but there is times when it needs to be removed.[/QUOTE]