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<p>[QUOTE="gsimonel, post: 4433315, member: 82549"]Sorry, but I can't give recommendations on any specific coins without seeing them. There are too many variables. Not all corrosion has to be removed.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the past I have improved the appearance of a coin by removing corrosion, while other times I've made the coin look worse. Sometimes you can't predict whether you will help or hurt a coin until you try it--you may end up happy or regretful. If in doubt, don't mess with it. You can always try to clean it up later.</p><p><br /></p><p>To be honest, I don't know what the attraction is with Verdicare. Some people swear by it. I've tried it a couple of times and thought "meh."</p><p><br /></p><p>Most coins will be just fine in cardboard/mylar 2x2 holders. Other people prefer clear plastic flips or paper envelopes. I don't think there's much difference in terms of safety or preservation; it's mostly just personal preference.</p><p><br /></p><p>The only thing you want to avoid is long-term storage of silver coins in soft plastic flips that contain PVC. The PVC can damage the surface of the coin over time. If you like clear plastic flips, use archival-grade mylar flips.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="gsimonel, post: 4433315, member: 82549"]Sorry, but I can't give recommendations on any specific coins without seeing them. There are too many variables. Not all corrosion has to be removed. In the past I have improved the appearance of a coin by removing corrosion, while other times I've made the coin look worse. Sometimes you can't predict whether you will help or hurt a coin until you try it--you may end up happy or regretful. If in doubt, don't mess with it. You can always try to clean it up later. To be honest, I don't know what the attraction is with Verdicare. Some people swear by it. I've tried it a couple of times and thought "meh." Most coins will be just fine in cardboard/mylar 2x2 holders. Other people prefer clear plastic flips or paper envelopes. I don't think there's much difference in terms of safety or preservation; it's mostly just personal preference. The only thing you want to avoid is long-term storage of silver coins in soft plastic flips that contain PVC. The PVC can damage the surface of the coin over time. If you like clear plastic flips, use archival-grade mylar flips.[/QUOTE]
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