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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jaelus, post: 5636889, member: 46237&quot;]No advanced collectors or professionals wear gloves for handling coins. This is just something people wrongly think they should be doing. Toss all your cotton gloves in the bin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wash your hands with soap to remove dirt and oils before handling coins. Acetone can work as well. It is <i>safer</i> to handle coins without gloves, as the gloves reduce your dexterity and grip on the coins. This leads to more dropping of coins or your gloved fingers sliding across the coin while seeking a grip. Also, cotton fibers can and do harbor small particles that can easily scratch coins, whereas freshly washed fingers are soft and safe for the coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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