what type of gloves for handling coin?

fastrudy

I am putting some choice coins into airtight holders. What type of gloves do I wear for this?
Cotton, latex?
Do I need to worry about the powder on some of the latex gloves?

ziggy29

IMO, lint-free cotton gloves are the best.

JrGMan2004

<< <i>IMO, lint-free cotton gloves are the best. >>

Best for dropping coins



When I absolutely HAVE to use gloves when handling coins, I use powder-free latex gloves... uncomfortable as hell, but they won't leave anything on the coin, and they will give you a better grip on the coin than using something like cotton gloves. Plus, I think you're more likely to leave a scratch on the coin from the cotton draging across the surface of the coin than using latex gloves...

ziggy29

<< <i>Best for dropping coins >>

If you don't handle them over soft surfaces.

Burks

<< <i>IMO, lint-free cotton gloves are the best. >>



Agreed. Just go slow and you won't have to worry about dropping them. If you really are paranoid, work over a thick rubber mat or some towels. Better than dropping them on a solid/hard surface.

PerryHall

Wash your hands with a good liquid detergent to remove any oil and dirt. Then handle your coins by the edge in the proper fashion.

techeff

If you use gloves....

Oney

I use powder-free latex gloves as well.

Gemineye

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JrGMan2004

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<< <i>Best for dropping coins >>

If you don't handle them over soft surfaces. >>

Yeah, but even if you work over a soft towel, you could mar the surface if you drop it. I'm especially concerned over a proof coin, which has very delicate surfaces.


And I'd rather not drop the coin at all, why even take that kind of risk?

NumisOxide

I use cotton gloves.

dragon

Powder free latex gloves work excellent for handling any type of coins, and gives a better 'feel' for handling coins as well. I buy them in 3-pack boxes from Costco and they work great.

I could never figure why the grading services don't use these as they remove the possibility from skin oils and fingerprints or other possible contaminants from handling coins and they give a much better tactile feel and less likely chance for dropping them also. They can also easily be worn comfortably for long periods of time.

granpagraf

Come on, it does not take a rocket scientest to figure out how and what to ware when placing good coins in an airtite cointainer!
Clean cotton gloves over a table and gentley place it in the airtite cointainer (Your not putting it in from 10 feet above) and place the lid on and secure it... Done no problems!

19Lyds

Latex gloves kinda freak me out so I use cotton gloves that I got from my Dentist for free. Just ask.

However, regardless of what type of glove or protection you do use, be absolutely certain to not touch anything other than your coins or pollutants can be transferred from glove to coin. I noticed this while shuffling around some proof coins. A cloudy spot showed up which required a quick cleaning. Additionally, do not let any kind of glove lull you into a feeling of security as this is when disaster will most certainly strike!

TWQG

<< <i>Wash your hands with a good liquid detergent to remove any oil and dirt. Then handle your coins by the edge in the proper fashion. >>

-That's what I do. Having another "crack" party tonight.

COALPORTER

I use cotton gloves too for coins and vacuume tubes.

SirAnthonyAC

I've used these ever since I opened up my coin shop on Elm Street... without any problems, aside from the Nightmares!

droopyd

latex - i would think that cotton gloves would increase the possibility of hairlining.

Boom

I love it. Two years later fastrudy, I'm SURE, has come to know the answer just from reading this Forum.

Sorry - misspelled your nickname. Edited.

ricko

I use the Blue Nitrile gloves, good tactile feel and clean. New pair each time. Cheers, RickO

YaHa

I use gloves like OJ did, they seem to shrink after they are use once.

BTW any update on that fool of a crime slime?

LanLord

soak your hands in sodium hydroxide for 35 minutes to remove any particles of flesh from the bones, then you're safe to handle coins w/o gloves

notwilight

Use the ones PCGS graders do. --Jerry

PerryHall

<< <i>Use the ones PCGS graders do. --Jerry >>



None at all.

pendragon1998

Nitrile - good tactile sensation, no latex allergies. Cotton just seems destined to pick up grit and/or hairline coins - especially if they're reused over and over. Bare fingers only deposit oils and other nasty organics. No way.

tahoe98

tahoe98

where did my boxing gloves go???

moonshine

WTH are Blue Nitrile gloves, and wherefore do you acquire them?

also WTH is sodium hydroxide, and wherfore do you acquire it?



the PCGS graders wear gloves??



if the gloves don't fit, then don't submit.



couldn't resist

notwilight

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<< <i>Use the ones PCGS graders do. --Jerry >>

None at all. >>



Exactly.

Swampboy

So I go ahead and get a pair of cotton gloves (thanks Wayne) because i wanted to take a gold coin out of it's airtite to image.
I've got a soft cloth to open it over and....somehow, sproing!!!!, I'm all fumble fingers in my new gloves, the coin launches, lands off the table and the coin winds up with a hit.

My glove days are over. I now just handle 'em by their edges and go slow.

tahoe98

My glove days are over. I now just handle 'em by their edges and go slow. >>




gotta watch when you are handling prez bucks.................

DeutscherGeist

I thought I revive and already existing thread on this topic.

When it comes to silver coins, they will start to tarnish/tone when in close proximity to rubber bands. Moisture will accelerate that process of tarnishing/toning. Rubber gloves would not be the gloves to use when handling silver coins. I am still wondering if the blue nitrile golves are inert in that it won't react with silver. Gold is safe because it is inert whether one uses nitrile or rubber based gloves.

When dipping silver in acetone for conservation, I read that many do this bare handed. While small amounts of acetone contact may not be a big deal to the skin, there is residual oil being transferred into the acetone dip (which may make the acetone dip unusable sooner). I read mixed reviews if nitrile gloves are acetone resistant. The black gloves (not sure what material) are solvent resistant and may be the best bet for bathing silver in acetone.

The problem with cotton gloves is that it leaves too much lint and fibers on the coin. I like to place some coins in flips and coin capsules and that is when a lot of lint gets into the protective container (this may not harm the coin, but leaves an eye sore).

By wearing the blue or black gloves, I know that with time, it gets kind of hot and stuffy for the hands. Its a very small price to pay to ensure safe handing, safe bathing and placing them in containers without lint.

Please set me straight if I have gotten any of this wrong in any degree.

Walkerfan

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<< <i>IMO, lint-free cotton gloves are the best. >>

Best for dropping coins



When I absolutely HAVE to use gloves when handling coins, I use powder-free latex gloves... uncomfortable as hell, but they won't leave anything on the coin, and they will give you a better grip on the coin than using something like cotton gloves. Plus, I think you're more likely to leave a scratch on the coin from the cotton draging across the surface of the coin than using latex gloves... >>

johnny9434

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<< <i>Best for dropping coins >>

If you don't handle them over soft surfaces. >>

we have a winner

TomB

What type of gloves?

None.

ctf_error_coins

I hate gloves but I also hate fingerprints.

I never wear gloves.

Before handling coins, I always wash my hand to remove any oils that could produce a fingerprint. I then only handle coins by the edges.

rmpsrpms

<< <i>Wash your hands with a good liquid detergent to remove any oil and dirt. Then handle your coins by the edge in the proper fashion. >>





<< <i>I hate gloves but I also hate fingerprints.

I never wear gloves.

Before handling coins, I always wash my hand to remove any oils that could produce a fingerprint. I then only handle coins by the edges. >>



This is good advice, but be careful...skin absorbs moisture very quickly, and if you handle coins, even by their edges, soon after washing your hands you will cause moisture to condense on the surface. As we all know, moisture condensation is a bad thing for spotting and other problems. Best to wait a little while after washing before handling coins. To see what I'm talking about, and to check if your hands are too wet to handle coins without causing condensation, pick up a small mirror by the edges and see if condensation forms on the surface near your fingers. Whether this is a problem depends on the temperature of the coins, the relative humidity, etc. In summer time, it might not be a problem at all.

But the general advice to handle coins without gloves and by the edges is what I would give as well.

ricko

An ASE put in a blue nitrile glove, and the end tied closed, had no surface change after three months...so I would say the blue nitrile is safe for handling silver. Cheers, RickO

rmpsrpms

<< <i>An ASE put in a blue nitrile glove, and the end tied closed, had no surface change after three months...so I would say the blue nitrile is safe for handling silver. Cheers, RickO >>



All gloves, including cotton, latex, and nitrile, have impurities that will contaminate the surfaces of coins if you touch them. The impurities may not cause toning, but they may indeed be visible long term. No matter what you use, always hold the coin by the edges, and only the edges.