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!889 V Nickel

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Gatorfan

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I found an 1889 V nickel today, like many coins here in N Georgia they come out purple. My question is is there anything mild i can do to make it so one can actually make the coin out. Nothing to ruin it, just to perhaps "de-purple" it. I have a Buffalo Nickel that looks the same way. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Nick
 
"Toning" in a coin is often a very desirable characteristic for a coin collector. I would hesitate cleaning the coin as you just might severely devalue it. If you must clean it, though, letting the coin soak in distilled water should loosen surface contaminants without removing the toning. Also, some people recommend soaking the coin in virgin olive oil to clean it. DO NOT use harsh chemicals, tumble, or scour (even with a soft cloth) any potentially valuable old coin (check the red book to be sure yours is not one of those potentially valuable ones) as you will leave microscopic abrasions and could easily turn a thousand dollar coin into a dollar one.
 
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