PCGS blowing dust off coins

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So I was just looking at a few coins I received from the US Mint and noticed fuzz, lint, and some dust particles on the coins. (Talk about horrible quality control............US MINT, are you LISTENING???) If these coins are submitted in their plastic capsules, will PCGS blow the offending debris off them, or just slab them as is? I really don't want nor need the specks encapsulated forever.

NumismaticJunkie

I believe they will remove the particles in a manner in which protects the coin, whatever that may be.

moursund

They dip the coins in cream, and have cats lick them clean.

derryb

are you sure the fuzz (from the velvet coin holder) is not limited to the outside of the capsule (this is common)?
I have been buying mint capsuled products since and have not come across lint or fuzz or dust inside the capsule.

I imagine PCGS hits a coin that needs it with safe compressed air before grading/slabbing.

Namvet69

I don't know, a dust kitty inside a slab might be a jackpot. Look at Fred's cricket. Peace Roy

DollarAfterDollar

I once removed a coin from a mid 50's mint set while preparing for a submission. After doing so I noticed a piece of the green tissue stuck to it. It was stuck on to the point where it wouldn't just fall off so I intended to acetone it, then forgot to do that.
When the coin returned the tissue was gone and the coin was graded appropriately. I think it was removed by someone who saw it.

Goldminers

@moursund said:
They dip the coins in cream, and have cats lick them clean.

So now we know why some have milk spots. Inadequate licking.

jwitten

@derryb said:
are you sure the fuzz (from the velvet coin holder) is not limited to the outside of the capsule (this is common)?
I have been buying mint capsuled products since and have not come across lint or fuzz or dust inside the capsule.

I imagine PCGS hits a coin that needs it with safe compressed air before grading/slabbing.

I looked very closely to over 100 of these peace and Morgan dollars, and there were a whole bunch with lint/hair/other junk under the capsules. This was the worse quality control I’ve seen from the mint.

ms70

They'll be blowing dust off my coins if they ever get to my submission.

ScarsdaleCoin

Have to be a special setup if you use regular air compressor without filter you will get moisture on surface

ricko

I have not seen any dust, lint etc. in any of my Mint purchases. And I do look the coins over very carefully. Cheers, RickO

Mr_Spud

A vacuum works better that compressed air, just don’t accidentally let go.

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@Namvet69 said:
.................. Look at Fred's cricket. Peace Roy

Can't believe someone wanted that bad enough to pay over $5,000 for it. LOL

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@jwitten said:

@derryb said:

I looked very closely to over 100 of these peace and Morgan dollars, and there were a whole bunch with lint/hair/other junk under the capsules. This was the worse quality control I’ve seen from the mint.

I have only noticed it on the Morgans I just received. I was thinking the exact same thing. You really have to wonder where they are encapsulating these coins................ ?

DelawareDoons

I'm sure they use compressed air or something to remove stuff from the coins prior to slabbing.