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Yes, toothpaste can be used to polish silver coins due to its mild abrasive properties, which help remove tarnish and restore shine. However, it may not be the best choice for valuable or collectible coins, as the abrasives can scratch their surfaces. For preserving their condition, it's often better to use specialized silver cleaners or seek professional restoration. Always test any cleaning method on a less valuable piece first.
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Can you polish silver coins?
You can, but you shouldn't. Polish damages the coins' surface. While they may look nice for a while, the damage will accelerate any future deterioration and reduce the coins' value, often significantly.
Should you polish an old silver dollar?
You should never polish old coins, even if they have turned dark or black.
Are the silver really all silver?
no silver coins is not silver it is a iron kind of material thx from jordy
Is there a shortage of silver in the US?
Not really, just a ploy to silver coins and bulion
Should you clean old silver dollars with silver polish?
Cleaning coins is not a good idea, it will damage the coins and lower or destroy the collectible value. Please consult a dealer or collector before the coin are cleaned.
Can you make old silver dollar coins shiny?
If it is a collectable coin that you are considering selling, it should be left in the same condition you received it in. Cleaning coins generally reduces the value. For general purpose cleaning of coins I put a tiny dab of plain old mint toothpaste on each side of the coin and GENTLY rub it between my fingers. Rinse well and repeat if necessary.
Why are silver coins not made from silver?
Because silver is far too expensive. Coins used to contain silver until about 1920 in the UK, 1965 in the U.S., and 1968 in Canada. Since then they are made from a mixture of copper and nickel, so they really aren't called "silver" coins anymore.
What was the medievel currency?
Europe was on the silver standard from about the middle of the seventh century. Coins had no abstract value, rather they were valued by weight. A pound of silver was really a pound of silver coins. The smallest unit was some variation of a denarius.
Should we the people sell your silver coins or sell the silver for weight?
It really depends on the coins whether you should sell them as collector coins or as silver bullion. There are some coins with no value beyond silver value (for example, 1964 quarters/half dollars/dimes) and others that have value beyond silver only in nearly uncirculated condition, (for example, 1940s mercury dimes), still other coins have value far beyond silver content even in a nearly unreadable coin (for example the 1916 D mercury dime). So it really just depends on the coins you have. In general, "retired" designs like mercury dimes, walking liberty half dollars, standing liberty quarters and Barber coinage goes for a higher premium than silver content. Though, this is not always the case as even some low-grade Barber coins have no value beyond silver. So it just really depends on what coins you have.
Are casino coins the same as silver coins from mint?
All coins come from a mint. Casino coins are sometimes solid silver.
Which British coins are made of real silver?
No British circulating coin has contained any silver since 1946. From 1919/1920 to 1946, all British silver coins contained 50% silver. Prior to 1919/1920, all British silver coins were made from sterling silver or, 92.5% silver.
What coins are silver in 1974 and 1975 Proof Coins of Belize?
There were proof sets made in 1974 and 1975 where all 8 of the coins were silver, and proof sets made during those years when none of them were silver. Assuming that your coins are in a set, check the 1 Cent coin - if it looks silver, then all the coins in the set are silver; if it looks bronze, then none of the coins in the set are silver.
