“I have some old coins that I want to clean before I bring them into your shop…..can you recommend what products I should use to clean them with?” This is a question we routinely get asked; our answer is always “DON’T DO IT!!” We then proceed to share some of the reasons why they should not clean their coins. In this blog post we wanted to share those same reasons with you.
This green residue is a sign that the metals in the coin are having a reaction to plastic. This type of damage cannot be ignored, because it will get progressively worse. Though in this case the coin needs to be cleaned, it needs to be cleaned by a professional coin cleaning service.
Trying to repair this type of PVC damage on your own can cause a couple of events to occur.
Our suggestion? Bring your coins to us…..dirty or not! We can see their beauty and determine their value in spite of their dirt and grime. To get more information on our locations, and hours, give us a call at 847-348-6447 or visit our website at www.pgsgoldandcoin.com
PGS Gold & Coin’s mission is to provide our customers with “Fair Market Value” in exchange for any unwanted Rare Coins, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Diamond, Jewelry and Collectables! We strive to deliver the highest quality of customer service each and every day. PGS Gold & Coin is locally owned & family operated since 2008. PGS has become one of the most professional and trusted Rare Coin, and Precious Metals Dealers in the area. We are a Certified Coin Dealer by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), NGC( Numismatic Guaranty Corporation), and PMG (Paper Money Grading). We are a proud sponsor of the ANA (American Numismatic Association) and have a BBB (Better Business Bureau) A+ rating.