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How To Care For And Store Your Collectible Coins

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If you have a large volume of collectible coins for sale, you'll want to protect your investment by taking good care of it. Buyers expect collector coins to be shiny and pristine, so any kind of blemish, such as a fingerprint, can bring the value down. 

To keep both new and vintage coins looking their best, you must use the proper cleaning techniques and storage containers. Improper handling techniques can significantly reduce the coins' appearance and possibly even damage their surfaces. 

Here are some tips for cleaning and storing your collectible coins while waiting to sell them:

1. Cleaning the Coins

If you have uncirculated coins in their original collectors' cases, you'll never need to clean them. If you don't remove them from their protective cases, they'll never be exposed to dust, dirt, debris, and greasy fingerprints.

Circulated coins, both recent and vintage, are a different story, though. They'll need to be cleaned to remove years of grime so that they can shine again. To clean them, start by filling a plastic bowl with warm water and adding a few drops of a gentle dishwashing soap. Stir to combine and then drop the coins, one at a time, into the bowl.

Gently rub them under the water using your fingertips, as brushes or sponges could damage their surfaces with small scrapes and scratches. Next, rinse the clean coins in plain distilled water and pat them dry with a clean, soft towel. You can leave any natural signs of aging on the coin, such as discoloration from oxidation, which is expected on vintage collections. 

After cleaning the coins, only pick them up by holding the edges with your fingertips, avoiding the front and back surfaces. Prior to touching the cleaned coins, thoroughly wash your hands to remove any oil. You can also wear a pair of clean cotton gloves when handling the coins if you prefer. 

2. Storing the Coins 

When the clean coins are completely dry, it's time to store them. If you're on a budget, you can keep the coins in individual cardboard containers, but this will allow them to be exposed to air. The best bet is to store them in clear plastic holders, which snap closed to keep the coins protected from the elements. This is a good way to store individual coins that you sell separately. 

If you want to sell your coin collection as a set, you can store them in an album, which feature thick, durable cardboard pages with individual coin slots. 

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20 October 2016