Cleaning a Gold Coin

Should I clean my gold coin?

To be as beautiful as possible and worth as much as possible, a gold coin needs to be well cared for. This is because thecondition of coins can determine their redemption value. Let's take a look at whether and how to clean a gold coin.

Gold coins tarnish over time. Indeed, gold coins are objects destined to circulate from hand to hand and pocket to pocket. Their quality depends on their history. All gold coins also have a natural patina, the result of brown oxidation, which highlights the relief.

Cleaning Gold Coins

Any numismatist will tell you that trying to restore the original polished appearance by cleaning a gold coin is a very bad idea. This applies to any attempt to clean the coin, whatever the process. Whether you polish, scrape, rub or use a product, it will leave an artificial shine. As a result, the numismatic value of the gold coin will diminish, if not disappear altogether.

As a general rule, we strongly advise against cleaning gold coins intended for resale.

How to clean a Pièce d'Or?

Gold coins can also be cleaned by soaking them in a bath of warm, soapy water. Gold coins can also be cared for by rubbing them gently between your fingers. Rinse well with clean water and pat dry with a soft cloth. It's best to let them air-dry.

However, it is also not advisable to handle gold coins in direct contact with the hand or fingers. The sweat released by the hand is acidic and can oxidize gold coins. So it's best to wear gloves to avoid any further oxidation.

How to store your Gold Coins

The way in which gold coins are stored must be taken into consideration to get the best numismatic value out of them. Loose gold coins can clash or rub against each other.

We therefore advise you to keep your Gold Coins in individual sleeves to limit contact between the coins.

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