So if reaction with the air makes coins tone... 1. Would putting a coin in a vacuum make it not tone? 2. If the above is true, why don't they store super-rare coins in a vacuum to prevent it from tarnishing further?
It will slow down toning but there isn't such a thing as a perfect vacuum I dent think. Remember, The only dumb question is the one you already knew the answer to
Generally yes, unless the question you know the answer to is asked to help another obtain knowledge or reach higher understanding. But, I think I know what you mean, do not ask questions in vain or for no real purpose.
I try not to hoover my coins. Occasionally pennies will find their way into Helga, but I always extricate them.:devil:
I have a wet-dry shopvac I use to vacuum my room. Does a good job because the carpet is short pile. I don't have to worry about chewing anything up either.
Putting a coin in an airtite or in slab and then storing it in cool, low humidity conditions will slow down toning but I think toning will eventually occur in some way or another. Do you not like toning?
On a serious note, would an ideal completely-sealed vacuum actually prevent all toning from occurring (since there's no elements/gases to react with the metal)? I know there's mini manual vacuum containers you can buy...maybe I should buy a couple of those and store some slabs in them
All this talk of vacuums sure makes coin collecting sound fun. Its like the vacuum is sucking all the fun out of the hobby.
