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Why do dipped silver coins tone brown?

DarkStarDarkStar Posts: 452 ✭✭✭✭
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Excuse me, I mean russet.
I understand that the cause is improper rinsing, but why don't dippers just rinse properly? Am I missing something here?

Disclaimer: I've never dipped a coin. Don't know how.

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  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,553 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You must neutralize the dip after rinsing in a strong mixture of baking soda (1 teaspoon full) in a cereal bowl full of water . Swish it around, let it soak a few minutes and rerinse.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And the rinse should be first alcohol and then DI water.... copious use of water in the final bath.... Cheers, RickO

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