Silver coins.....HELP :cry:

[JMorgan]

I need help with my silver coins I've found.....I was looking at them and they are getting a dark black looking color on them....I have (had) them in those little cardboard holders with the plastic coat in an album....What should I put them in and how can I get that black stuff off

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

Silver does tarnish with oxidation. If the coins are collectable I'd be careful on cleaning them.
Some collectors like them that way. Cleaning them could devalue them quite a bit when you sell them.

 

[Nancy-IL]

Please don't clean the silver coins. The natural patina is a beautiful color and some collectors value it. It's OK to have the coloring on them. Listen to Joel, he knows what he's talking about. Hope that helps! HH, Nancy

 

[JMorgan]

Thanks Joel and Nancy.....I went to my local coin shop in a frenzy and they told me not to clean them either and the little cardboard holders were ok. I thought they were getting ruined but I guess it's ok....I just like that nice clear silver look.

 

[Nancy-IL]

You're very welcome. That nice shiny silver is pretty, but when they have that natural patina......WOW!!! It's like looking in a rainbow. Glad you didn't clean them and that you asked a professional! HH, Nancy