Oxidation is just the metal’s natural coating it develops to protect it from further corrosion or other damage. Oftentimes, this oxidation takes on the form of very beautiful toning. More and more people in the hobby of coin collecting not only appreciate toning on coins but embrace it—seek...
Use a toothpick or extra soft-bristled toothbrush to work off encrusted dirt— Either of these, in combination with warm soapy water, can be useful to pick off dirt or corrosion stuck on your coins. ✦ Soak dirtier coins in a cup of white vinegar— The acid in vinegar is great at dis...
Do not put this off till tomorrow! Do not call your very best friend to tell her exactly what happened. Do this today! Do whatever you can to get out the moisture. It's very important that you take every precaution to secure your house from further corrosion because of mould and ...
This doesn’t preclude other silver pieces, such as family heirlooms, silverware and service pieces, picture frames, coins, heck even silver bars. I tested a few techniques out but this one seems to be the magic combination. It can be used on all kinds of silver alloys, but cannot be ...
True that this is non-functional plating just to show the kids the color change as a thin and probably non-adherent layer of copper is electroplated onto their coins or keys. Lacquer may help prevent the copper from wearing off, but it is not shrink wrap, so it will not keep non-...