How to remove tarnish from a bullion coin?

Discussion in 'Bullion Investing' started by vdbpenny1995, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. vdbpenny1995

    vdbpenny1995 Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone!

    As the title states, I am trying to revert these technically coins back to blast white. I already did a pure acetone bath and even rubbed the toning with a q-tip and it seems that nothing happened (Left soaked for even an hour+). Being that this piece has numismatic value, I won't break out the obvious answer of silver polish because I want to preserve the finish. Does anyone have any idea of what to do or why the acetone didn't work? I've read multiple places that the acetone bath should have done the trick but I don't know what to do. Any help would be appreciated!
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    What's the Silver content %? .900 or .999?
     
  4. vdbpenny1995

    vdbpenny1995 Well-Known Member

    These are .999 fine, apologies I forgot to add the reverse pic. They are each 1 dollar "coins" with Queen Elizabeth II's face from the Solomon Islands
     
  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    This is my message at this point....
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I’d use a product called E-zest. A very quick dip, no rubbing and a complete and thorough rise under warm water. If you over dip you will lose the shine but a quick dip should do the job.
     
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  7. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't touch them unless you have already man handled the luster since your photos. Hit them with a distilled water rinse and don't touch them anymore.
     
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  8. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Whadda you think? Two more pucks for a Hat trick? :smuggrin:
     
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  9. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Acetone is great for removing organic stuff but won't do anything to natural toning.
    Well said.
     
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Thank you. This has always worked for me but I will admit, I used several common date, low grade silver coins to practice on first.
     
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