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For me, it does depend on what happens to this ethnic group, sociologically, when they arrive in America. People living in Latin America aren't big coin collectors, for whatever reason. You can … (View Post)

It seems the TPGs starting up restoration services has really taken the wind out of the sails of standalone coin restorers; my Google efforts have only turned up numerous forum discussions on the sub… (View Post)

I am assuming you're referring to the odd lumps and bumps across the surface. Since 1982, America has made its one cent coins from copper-plated zinc. Zinc is a terrible metal to make coins from… (View Post)

I personally would prefer applying chemicals to coins rather than heat. I know acetone won't harm the coin, but heat - especially if it becomes "too hot to touch" - is going to acceler… (View Post)

Unfortunately, British regulations regarding export of antiquities do not specifically mention "coins". British law requires an export licence for "archaeological finds", no matte… (View Post)