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