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Message:: [QUOTE="4everNana, post: 553100, member: 17653"]I have a number of Whitman coin albums that belonged to my in-laws, who were heavy smokers. The albums are the slot ones where you just push in the coin, no protective covering on them. The albums smell horrible, and even the coins themselves, when you take them out of the albums, still smell of smoke. Also, the reverse side of the silver coins are badly tarnished from being in contact with the albums (the coins were stored for over 25 years in an outdoor shed). I don’t want to “clean” the coins per se, though I probably could since none of the coins are of much value, most are fairly worn - they are more for sentimental value, and for the history of just having old coins. Though there are almost two complete sets of Lincoln cents, and some of the coins are in very nice condition, amazingly.  I’d like to put them into some new folders, but I’m afraid if I store them as-is, the chemicals lingering on the coins will eventually destroy them completely. I’ve found great topics here about coin cleaning, but I’m not sure these warrant that much time and effort. Maybe some Febreeze spray? (just kidding!! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie7" alt=":p" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />). Any suggestions? Thanks all!![/QUOTE]