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Do people use acetone on War Nickles ?

1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,156 ✭✭✭✭✭

Just wondering, thinking of putting a few 11 coin sets together for the Holidays :smile:

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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,092 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nah, just stuff ‘em in the sock.

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    EXOJUNKIEEXOJUNKIE Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sure. Regular nickels too. Acetone won't hurt them. Just rinse afterwards like normal.

    I'm addicted to exonumia ... it is numismatic crack!

    ANA LM

    USAF Retired — 34 years of active military service! 🇺🇸
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    davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I do, especially if they have layer of pvc slime

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    PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,122 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I highly recommend it have been doing it for years
    Saves the coin from future damage!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


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    gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Do not rub. But I think you new that.

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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,156 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, thanks @grip

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Absolutely... acetone does not affect metals... only organic materials... Cheers, RickO

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