Tips: Coins
Coins are created from a variety of metals and metal alloys, but they are rarely treated the same as objects made from that metal. Never clean coins yourself. Contact a professional conservator, or a dealer in rare coins. Cleaning may abrade away small details, thereby reducing the value of the coin.
Handling: Coins should always be handled with cotton gloves and held by the edges.
Storage: Coins should be stored in special collector’s albums that have Mylar envelopes. Be careful that the envelopes are made of Mylar or polyethylene plastic. The chlorides in PVC plastic will react with any type of metal and cause damage.
