| There are collectors that specifically find | | | | dry the coin using a Blue Ribbon coin cleaner |
| classic editions of coins that existed during | | | | and preservative; he may apply a coat and dry |
| the period from 1892 to 1954. These coins | | | | it for a couple of days then wipe the damp |
| have marked events or may signify the work of | | | | parts with soft cotton balls and place it on |
| royalty during that period. There are those | | | | a small cardboard with a space on the center. |
| collectors that prefer the modern series that | | | | |
| are very distinct as well. One modern | | | | If he finds discoloring on the coin, he may |
| collection is that of the quarter dollars | | | | use Dellars Darkener after he has soaked it |
| that represent the 50 states of the US. | | | | in MS70. He may use this product before he |
| Minting and circulation started in 1999 and | | | | applies the Blue Ribbon cleaner and |
| will continue until 2008. These are specially | | | | preservative until he is satisfied with the |
| made editions available for collectors. | | | | cleanliness of his coin. Once satisfied with |
| | | | the new appearance of the coin, he may again |
| Many collectible coins are made of copper and | | | | return it to its set or collection |
| a collector may encounter problems in | | | | |
| maintaining their features and appearance. A | | | | . |
| person collecting this type of coin should | | | | |
| learn how to maintain and take proper care of | | | | The next step would be maintenance and |
| these expensive collections. Copper coins | | | | preservation the collection. Here are some |
| should be cleaned correctly and must be | | | | tips on how to take care of coin collections: |
| preserved the same way professional | | | | |
| collectors treat their coins. | | | | 1. The coin should be protected from exposure |
| | | | to any kind of elements. It is also important |
| Professional collectors clean their coins by | | | | not to scratch the coins; they should be |
| the process of placing the coins in a | | | | handled with care to avoid scratches on the |
| container that is airtight. This is a safe | | | | surface of the coins. |
| way to preserve the features of the coins. | | | | |
| Because of the coins' years of circulation, | | | | 2. It is safe to store the coins in plastic |
| there is the possibility of a coin | | | | cases or pockets that are made specifically |
| accumulating encrustations, coatings, dirt, | | | | for coin collections and sets. These cases |
| and other problems on a coin's face. These | | | | and pockets can protect the coins from dirt |
| accumulations may cause pitting and | | | | and scratches. |
| corrosion to the surface of the copper coin. | | | | |
| The corroded portions should be removed | | | | 3. Coins should be cleaned properly using |
| properly without making any scratches. | | | | vinegar, lemon juice, ammonia or rubbing |
| | | | alcohol. |
| There are products available that are made | | | | |
| especially for coin cleaning. Coin suppliers | | | | 4. If there is unwanted dirt that is hard to |
| have these products that are specifically | | | | remove on the surface, chemical products for |
| made for coin maintenance and cleaning in | | | | cleaning like Tarnex may be used. This option |
| stock. One product made for this purpose is | | | | may be used if vinegar and lemon juice were |
| MS70 which removes corrosion and other | | | | not able to remove the dirt. |
| surface dirt. It is advisable to use rubber | | | | |
| gloves for the protection of your hands, as | | | | 5. It is very important to remember that the |
| MS70 can dry the skin but this should be of | | | | value of the coin may depreciate if the coin |
| little concern because it is not that harsh | | | | has been cleaned. It is recommended to seek |
| on the skin. A soft toothbrush may help with | | | | the advice of an expert on other ways of |
| cleaning and removing any dirt that is in the | | | | preserving a coin |
| surface of the coin. Improvement in the | | | | |
| appearance of the coin will be seen after it | | | | Many coin collectors believe that a person |
| has been soaked and cleaned. If satisfaction | | | | should never ever clean their collection |
| is not met on the cleanliness and appearance | | | | because they believe that any product that is |
| of the coin, he may add baking soda to | | | | applied to the coin will affect the surface. |
| neutralize the MS70 and soak it in warm | | | | A person should know how to preserve their |
| water. | | | | collection and avoid dirt from touching the |
| | | | coins. |
| After he is through with the soaking, he may | | | | |