I learned something new... (for new collectors)

AskRaq

I just came across the TOP 7 WAYS TO RUIN YOUR COINS (http://coins.about.com/od/caringforcoins/tp/7ruinedcoinstip.htm?terms=how+to properly clean coins) and realized that I only knew about 6 of them... #3 (talking) never crossed my mind - but how obvious!! (Now I know where those speckles on my unhandled mint coins came from - duh!)

# 3) Spit on Your Coins
Talking about your coins can do just as much damage as touching them or cleaning them, if you do so with the coins exposed while you chatter away. Little bits of saliva escape from your mouth when you talk, and these can cause spotting and discolorations that are difficult to remove. Many uncirculated and mint-state coins have been ruined this way. Say whatever you want about your coin collection, just make sure your coins are safe when you say it!

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combatmailman

Thanks for the information!!