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Cleaning Coins

Stop! Before You Clean That Coin, Read This!

New coin collectors think it is good to clean coins. It's NOT! Cleaning coins almost always ruins them. Is it ever okay to clean a coin? YES. See the exceptions and how to clean coins properly.

50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)

Little-known facts & trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you know?

Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here

Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!

Rare U.S. Coins: Which Nickels, Pennies, Dimes & Quarters To Keep

Looking for rare coins in your spare change? The exact coins to look for in your change, Easiest way to check a coin’s value online, Best U.S. coins to keep

Mint State vs Super Grade Coins: How To Determine If You Have A Mint State Coin Or A Super Grade Coin

Grading a mint state coin can be difficult in a world with so many possible grades for a mint state coin. This guide should help you in better assigning a grade to your uncirculated coin.

Tips For Cleaning Coins: How To Clean All Of The Old, Dirty Coins In Your Collection

Wondering how to clean coins? Have some old coins that are in serious need of a cleaning?... Only low-grade extremely dirty coins will benefit from a good cleaning. Medium- and high-grade coins will actually go down in value if you attempt to clean them, so use your best judgment. Here are the best ways to clean coins, while doing the least damage to the coin itself.