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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rhoggman, post: 388881, member: 13987&quot;]<b>Cleaning vs. Consevation</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Isn&#039;t there an accepted difference in the hobby?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>Cleaning</b> Seems to have an obvious negative conotation associated with it in the world of coin collecting, and rightfully so as usually it involves changing the &quot;metal surface&quot; of the coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>Conservation </b>however seems to be viewed as a positive action in some circles. I definately do not want to ruin anything, or alter any surfaces. Removing small dirt deposits is more what I am looking for.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I will take take the advice of the masses as I do not want to destroy anything, but if someone does have good advice on conservation I would appreciate it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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