How to Care for Your Rare Coins Before Selling

1. How to Care for Your Rare Coins Before Selling

2. Rare Coins • Before you even decide to sell your rare coins, you will need to ensure they're in good condition. It’s normal for people to hold coins between their thumb and finger. But for rare coins, this should be avoided at all costs. • Caring for your rare coins the proper way will help protect them from wear and tear. And should the time come you finally sell them, you're more likely to get handsome prices.

3. For beginner coin collectors, take note of the rare coin care tips listed below.

4. Make Sure your Hands are Clean • Make it a habit to wash your hands before holding your rare coins. Oils, dirt, sweat, and acids on your hands can be transferred to the coins and react with the metal. • Also, when fingerprints are left on the coin, removing them will only expose your coins to more damages. You may not see these damages instantly but they will show up after a few years.

5. Hold Rare Coins on their Edges • Under circulated coins should always be held properly. Instead of pressing them in between your thumb and index finger, hold them instead on the edges. • This way, you're less likely to transfer dirt or substances on the surfaces of the coin. In case someone would like to view or touch your rare coins, educate them first on proper coin handling.

6. Use Protective Coin Holders • Protective holders keep your coins covered. They serve as protection should you or anyone drop your coins. • The surfaces and edges of the coin will not incur damages or stains.

7. View Coin Collection over Soft Surfaces • Practice laying a thick, soft fabric on the surface where the coins will be viewed. Should the coin drop, you can be confident they won't suffer from damages from falling onto a hard surface. • Consider covering your floor in carpet too so coins are protected from dents or scratches even if you drop them. And don't drag or roll your coins even if the surfaces are already covered in soft fabric.

8. Invest in Cotton Gloves • You can also use cotton gloves when touching your coins to keep your skin from coming in direct contact with them. Minimizing the coin's exposure from oil and other elements will protect it from tarnishing and discoloration. • This is also one convenient way to examine or show off your rare coin collection. Even if the coin slips from your fingers, you can still catch it with your palm minus the worries of transferring dirt.

9. Wear Face Masks • This is not necessary but if you want additional protection for your rare coins, then face masks are worth investing for. If you see yourself talking a lot when around guests, the face mask will keep your rare coins protected from moisture coming from your breath or saliva. • Consider handing out cotton gloves and face masks too especially if you're letting others hold or view your rare coins up close.

10. Always Keep Food and Drinks Away • You don't want your rare coins to acquire dirt or spots from food stains or spills. • Do not eat or drink when examining your coins. Ask your guests or family as well to do the same.

11. Never Polish or Clean your Coins • This may sound ironic but you're only compromising the condition of your rare coins when you clean them. It's understandable to want your coins to remain shiny. • However, if you'll polish them with cloth or use cleaners on them, chances are this will only cause damages. The best thing to do is talk to professional rare coin dealers so they can advise you on the best way to clean your coins.

12. Check this Out! • Selling rare coins at the best price possible is easier when they're in stellar condition. Follow these tips above to care for your rare coins before presenting them to coin dealers. • Brought to you by Nashville Gold and Coin Buyers. For more info on silver coin dealers nashville, check out: http://nashvillegoldandcoin.com, Nashville Gold and Coin Buyers is a full service coin and bullion dealer specializing in selling, buying and appraising gold, silver, platinum, rare and old coins. • Nashville Gold and Coin Buyers is a family owned and operated business that places a strong emphasis on personalized customer service. We believe in treating our customers honestly.