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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 722189, member: 15199&quot;]It appears like someone tried to clean it by the lines that are on the surface, or is it in plastic?</p><p><br /></p><p>Since it is modern, if a lacquer was applied, most likely it was acrylic and once hardened, would not be affected by acetone or xylene. etc. But it doesn&#039;t appear like such was applied as it would not flake off in just certain areas. I suspect the cloudiness is a toning process on the surface, but such areas on proof coins can be caused by chemicals used before striking, and maybe on this one,&nbsp; before the process of gold plating ( I am assuming it is gold plate). </p><p><br /></p><p>Safe answer : Leave it as is, enjoy the thoughts of that year.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unsafe answer: The Dip would be the only possible thing that could <span style="color: Cyan">fix </span>it or really<span style="color: Red"> ruin</span> it ,IMO. Remember that the silver after your first dips/rinses would be &quot;raw&quot;, with no invisible surface patina, and will react rapidly with toning substances if not put into a safe environment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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