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Removing smudges/fingerprints

PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:31 pm
by philadelphiafan
I was wondering if there are any ways to remove smudges/smears/fingerprints of silver bullion coins.

Re: Removing smudges/fingerprints

PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:24 pm
by John Reich
If the prints haven't stained or toned the coin, acetone would remove the prints. If the print has toned, or stained the coin, a thiourea "dip" would work. Be sure to test on a coin that doesn't have any numismatic value first.

Re: Removing smudges/fingerprints

PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:05 pm
by Rodebaugh
John Reich wrote:If the prints haven't stained or toned the coin, acetone would remove the prints. If the print has toned, or stained the coin, a thiourea "dip" would work. Be sure to test on a coin that doesn't have any numismatic value first.


Yep, +1