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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;AuldFartte, post: 7708937, member: 1869&quot;]First off, [ATTACH=full]1322487[/ATTACH] to CT, Helen! </p><p><br /></p><p>I agree with some previously posted advice on the use of 100% Acetone, but anything beyond that could damage any coin, especially Unc. or Proof coins. As far as natural toning is concerned, I&#039;d leave it alone. But there are many collectors here who prefer &quot;blast white&quot; silver coinage. It&#039;s your collection so that decision is entirely up to you. </p><p><br /></p><p>Secondly, whatever you decide to collect, US or foreign, get books about those coins. The best beginner&#039;s book on US coinage is &quot;The Official Redbook - A Guide Book of United States Coins&quot;. Basic knowledge about foreign coins is found first in the &quot;Standard Catalog of World Coins&quot;. These are pretty thick books and available by century (eg: 1901-2000, 1801-1900, etc.). There are many many specialized books out there on individual types of coins and individual countries. </p><p><br /></p><p>Above all else, enjoy!</p><p><br /></p><p>Tom[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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