OMG he want to clean his Silver !

[fastlanwan]

I have a 10 oz Kookaburra on the way. It is a 2011 and both capsule and coin have been handled. I will replace the capsule but I wanted to know a suggested method to clean (without any grit ) the proper way to clean/maintain a new numismatic coin from previous handling?

 

I don't expect it to be BU but I do want it to be better than it might be and without any cleaning marks or left over material on the coin when done. Any tips or video links appreciated. Clearly this coin is not a true numismatic coin but would like to maintain what it does have in premium. Thank you for any help.

[JakeBB]

EZest Coin Cleaner imo, just dip and wash off with distilled water, pat dry with lint free paper towel. Repeat up to 3 times if needed. **Note the stuff will also eat off your fingers a little so be careful :)**

[sixgun]

i have cleaned coins with plenty of Fairy Liquid (washing up liquid), a little bit of water and rubbing with my fingers - then wash off with clean water (ideally distilled) - then shake and allow to dry.
i have done this on both gold and silver.

[kimchi]

If you clean it you likely won't retain much of the premium.

[sixgun]

5 minutes ago, kimchi said:

If you clean it you likely won't retain much of the premium.

You don't have much of a premium when it is covered in fingerprints - plus on a silver coins there is the risk of permanent damage.
It would be useful to know what the grading companies do.

[TeaTime]

A friend of mine cleans all his silver bullion upon receipt with mild detergent, gently rubs with his fingers and pats dry the coin with paper towel. He has never had milk spotting on his coins and without a loupe you'd never know they'd been cleaned.

I have cleaned toned coins with a quick dip in Goddards silver dip which will bring back the shine in about 3-4 seconds. Never tried to clean off greasy fingerprints though and i would imagine that if they've been there a while they will have marked the finish permanently.

[kimchi]

11 minutes ago, sixgun said:

You don't have much of a premium when it is covered in fingerprints - plus on a silver coins there is the risk of permanent damage.
It would be useful to know what the grading companies do.

It has no premium in this condition to start with.

I should have said 'return'.

[blindguy]

I never clean coins. To great of chance of damage to the coins. If it is just bullion scrub away as it will only be worth its melt value. Just remember to rinse with distilled water and air dry. If shiny is all you want i will list some methods i seen other people used.  1. soapy ammonia, borax, rock tumblers, sos and steal wool, buffing wheels, pencil eraser, toilet cleaner and my all time favorite oven cleaner. over the years i have seen a lot of things that have ruin a lot of coins. P.s. the rock tumble took all the service off the coins and i did not buy them from the lady.  jim

[SilverGameOfThrones]

Weiman Jewelry Polish Cleaner and Tarnish Remover Wipes

Work like a champ with no damage if u use it gently and clean with water after all

if u dont know how to clean u  silver  coins u better hold gold ,- any shinny  silver coin after 5 7 years will need some refreshment 

[1000ozs]

'morning all.  Not that you'd clean a 10 oz Kook in this manner, but this is how I spruce up my 90% silver when I'm not concerned about numismatic value...

Not to get too far off point, but there's just something about cleaned 90% that causes a discontinuity in your brain when you see polished gleaming coins you know are supposed to be tarnished.

V/r, 1000ozs

[ChrisF]

23 hours ago, sixgun said:

i have cleaned coins with plenty of Fairy Liquid (washing up liquid), a little bit of water and rubbing with my fingers - then wash off with clean water (ideally distilled) - then shake and allow to dry.
i have done this on both gold and silver.

This if its greasy fingerprints ^ 

This if its a yellowing tinge the Kooks sometimes get or any sort of toning, note that if it looks like you are not getting great results dont skimp on the foil and keep the water hot. 

 

[fastlanwan]

@ChrisF I like the idea of just plain chemicals that are not to caustic. Thanks

[ChrisF]

14 hours ago, fastlanwan said:

@ChrisF I like the idea of just plain chemicals that are not to caustic. Thanks

Yeah, its a very good process and causes no damage to the silver it simply attracts the tarnish to the foil.