Rubbing Alcohol

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Fifty, Jun 5, 2010.

  1. Fifty

    Fifty Master Roll Searcher

    I used some this morning to get some sticky stuff off a half dollar I wanted to save. Is rubbing alcohol bad? I've got some coins that have spots on them (looks like moisture spots). I recently bought some silver maples with spots on them.

    What about high proof grain alcohol? I'm thinking a dip in alcohol and then in distilled water.
     
    Fifty, Jun 5, 2010
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  3. Penny Fanatic

    Penny Fanatic Seated Half Collector

    I'd probably stick with pure acetone and distilled water, but it wouldn't hurt to try this method on junky coins you don't intend to keep.
     
    Penny Fanatic, Jun 5, 2010
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  4. sunflower

    sunflower New Member

    Is it normal for a slabbed coin/silver bullion to spot?
     
    sunflower, Jun 5, 2010
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  5. Texas John

    Texas John Collector of oddments

    Yep, it is.
     
    Texas John, Jun 5, 2010
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  6. hiho

    hiho off to work we go

    If you are going to use alcohol avoid rubbing alcohol which is only 70% pure and contains various oils.

    90% isopropyl is preferred, 99% if you can find it. Both will gently remove gunk without damaging the coin.

    And please remember, it's EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE! :eek:
     
    hiho, Jun 6, 2010
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