More and more people are becoming interested in coins; some collect them, while others are interested in them for specific occasions and events. Therefore, it is necessary to explain in five steps how to care for your coins. However, it is not recommended to wash them yourself, but by strictly following the rules below, you can achieve quality results.
1 - Handling Coins
It is important to handle gold, silver, or bronze coins by their edges using tweezers. It is recommended to wear cotton gloves to handle them without the risk of damage. This is particularly important for numismatic proofs, which have a mirror-like surface. Any mark on them can impact the coin and decrease its value.
2 - Gently Wash a Dirty Coin
A coin should be cleaned on its surface. To do this, it is necessary to use a cleaning kit. Simply wash the coin with a cleaning solution in lukewarm distilled water, along with a polishing cloth impregnated with a cleaning product.
Usage tip: Immerse the coins for 3 to 8 minutes in the bath, then rinse them thoroughly and gently dry them with a soft cloth. Let the coins air dry on a paper towel.
It is also possible to use an ultrasonic cleaning device to effectively and gently clean coins and medals. The vibrations caused by ultrasound dislodge dust, grease marks, and dirt from the surface and also from hard-to-reach areas. The device is used with water, but the effect can be enhanced by adding a universal cleaning solution.
3 - Do Not Polish Coins
An eraser can be used to make pocket change shine before giving it to your children or grandchildren, to start a potential collection. Indeed, there are several types of modern coins, as well as ancient ones, to start a coin collection. For more limited budgets, silver metal possesses the same intrinsic characteristics as gold metal from an asset investment perspective.
4 - Place Coins on Protected Surfaces
When it is necessary to place a coin outside of its sleeve, always lay it on a clean, soft surface. For example, a velvet cushion is an ideal surface. It is also possible to use a soft, clean cloth. Furthermore, it is strongly advised against sliding coins on a hard surface, as this will damage the coin.
5 - Store your coins in a secure place
Coins exposed to the air are likely to tarnish and suffer more serious damage. For this reason, there are also compartments suitable for all coin capsules, offering double protection for your precious coins. The edges of the capsule make it easy to lift.
Most capsules are designed with two pockets: one for the coin and another that can be used to hold a piece of paper with information about the coin.
Regarding sleeves, these are generally stapled on three sides to prevent coins from slipping. Therefore, it is necessary to use a pair of pliers to avoid scratching other coins.