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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jody526, post: 18899, member: 578&quot;]Hello, Machiavelli.</p><p>Welcome aboard. No need to apologize for being a newb. I&#039;ve got a lot to learn, myself. That&#039;s really one of the best things about the hobby. I may not always have the money to buy coins, but I can always afford to learn something new.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie6" alt=":cool:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Toning is really just a nice way of saying &quot;tarnish&quot;. I&#039;ts a coloration that developes on certain metals due to a variety of reasons. </p><p>Coins can tone because of contminants on their surfaces, because of pollutants in the air, because of heat and humidity, or because of processes people subject them to. Toning can be attractive, or just the opposite, it can be ugly.</p><p>Some people seek out toned coins, and will pay a premium for the ones they find attractive.</p><p>You can sometimes find toned coins in pocket change. Ever seen a nickel that was dark gray around the lettering and designs, while at the same time, it was more silver colored on the high spots? Well, that&#039;s one example of toning.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for the kind words, but I can assure you that I (speaking only for myself) am every bit as much of an amature as you are.</p><p>If there&#039;s ever anything I can say to help you with your hobby, I&#039;ll be more than happy to. I&#039;m sure most of the folks here will do the same.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck, Mach, and don&#039;t be a stranger.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jody[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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