Can NCS Remove Fingerprints Off Proof Coins?

Rampage · December 22, 2004 8:10AM

Thanks, Richard.

nwcs · December 22, 2004 8:31AM

It depends. They can generally help with a very light fingerprint but the damage the print caused will still be there.

greghansen · December 22, 2004 8:52AM

I understand that if they get it 'early' enough, before the print begins to eat into the surface, they can remove it. Once the print has been on long enough (and I don't know how long it takes) to eat into the surfaces...they may be able to improve the appearance...but will not be able to remove it.

Russ · December 22, 2004 8:59AM

Yep, it depends on how fresh the print is.

Russ, NCNE

Rampage · December 22, 2004 9:02AM

Thanks all.

Richard.

sadysta1 · December 22, 2004 9:49AM

I was watching the special on Discovery channel once about shipwreck coins. There was a NCS segment in it, where they were showing how they were removing the build up on the gold coins. NCS guy was explaining how the process works and said that cleanind ss Republic coins is easier than removing a fingerprint.

techeff · December 22, 2004 9:59AM

They've done some amazing work with some of my coins.

Myqqy · December 22, 2004 10:04AM

Does anybody know how long a print has to be on a coin before it begins to leave permanent marks?

Deadhorse · December 22, 2004 10:28AM

<< <i>Does anybody know how long a print has to be on a coin before it begins to leave permanent marks?

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I'd think it would depend on the acidic quality of the oil of the fingerprint. In other words, it depends on many factors and there isn't any hard and simple answer.

I hope this adds to the confusion.

dorkkarl · December 22, 2004 10:34AM

fingerprints, yes of course they should be able to. it's not hard.

once metal is etched, as can be caused by f-prints, fuhgeddaboutit.

K S

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