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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BR549, post: 1199329, member: 7110&quot;]Modern proof coinage is extremely susceptible to environmental damage when improperly stored, worst case scenario would be totally immersed on flood water...sorry to hear this.</p><p>The coins that got wet and are turning are a lost cause to a collector of proof coins, they are probably permanently damaged beyond conservation. </p><p><br /></p><p>The lenses that have moisture will also be a lost cause, even if you have them out in the sun, the humidity contained inside has already effected the surfaces of the coin and in time will probably damage the surfaces.</p><p><br /></p><p>The only hope I see are lenses that appear to be sealed against the waters, the COA (Certificates of Authenticity) and the boxes are no real big deal, get rid any damaged ones, any mildew on any paper product must be removed.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m not saying you have a total loss, but anytime a proof set is near that amount of moisture, that can only mean bad things in the future of those coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>Save as many as possible, even going so far as to break the coins out and put them in coin flips or stapled 2X2&#039;s.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck and sorry this had to happen.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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