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Coins with rust residue on them
Efnick
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I had a bowl of interesting coins I came across over the years, as well as a couple pieces that were given to me by family members. Unfortunately, the bowl wound up getting some keys tossed in it, put into storage where water found it, rusted the key rings, and unfortunately the coins got some rusty water on them. Is it recommended to remove the rust, or leave it? And if I can or should remove it, how?
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Those coins can't be hurt by anything you do. I couldn't take a brillo pad, but short of that... have at it
A quick dip in coin & jewelry cleaner might do the trick.
Wow that really is a shame. I don’t support cleaning coins of any matter so I’m not gonna give you any ideas
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If there are coins of numismatic value (other than precious metals), then the residue will certainly affect sales values... and judging by the picture, they are ugly. I never encountered rust residue on coins... have you tried hot running water? Do not rub them at all (well, most are likely not worth more than face and PM adder)...@Insider2 might recommend some solution that would help. Good luck, Cheers, RickO
I agree, i dont like the idea of cleaning coins in any way, but I did enjoy looking at them before they went into storage. Despite having very little to no value above face, some of them have sentimental value.
Start with acetone. Won't touch the rust, but it won't damage anything. Then water for the silver and nickel. Then, if you want to try to remove the rust, add a little bit of vinegar to the water. DO NOT DO THIS WITH COPPER.
After your done with whatever method you use to alleviate the “issues” on your sentimental coins put the coins in flips, capsules, collectors album, or something to protect them from further damage.
There's no numismatic value to any of those coins. Treat them however you like and then sell them for melt (except the nickels, of course...spend those).
Lance.
Try coin dip such as E-Z-Est or Tarn-X on the silver coins. Do not use any abrasives on your coins. Be sure to rinse your coins after you dip them.
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Not worth messing with as they are all just bullion.
He said they had sentimental value so they are more than just bullion.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
As silver and collectables, they all have significant value above face. I'd try acetone first as it would not harm the coin. Then MS70 or similar if acetone does not work.
bob
$3.20 face value in silver is currently worth $35-$40, so, yes, much more than face value.