How to Tell if a Coin Has Been Cleaned - Susan’s Coin Blog

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How to Tell if a Coin Has Been Cleaned - Susan’s Coin Blog

Aug 11

Shiny coins are so beautiful. When the coin leaves the mint after just being struck, it has a shine, or luster, that it can never recover if it is lost through circulation, or if someone cleans the coin, thereby destroying the original surface characteristics gained as a result of striking. Some of the most common FAQs I get are questions like “How do I restore the shine to my coins?” and “How can I clean my coins to make them shiny again?”

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