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darsemnos
Penny Sorter Member
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 Posted - 12/06/2009 : 16:10:37
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How do you prevent this. I have some silver bullion that is starting to turn brown. For coins, I just keep them in the tubes, which should help, but what do you do about bars? I have some 10oz bars which have some tarnishing on them, and some coins I've left out in the open have it as well.
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twocents
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 12/06/2009 : 16:15:12
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| Good question. I do not have the answer, and I had been getting ready to ask this question, myself. I have many 10-ounce bars with tarnish. I don't believe there is any harm in dipping bars. I would imagine their is no numismatic premium on bars, so they could just be cleaned. One would just want to take care to not scratch them. I will let the experts weigh in, though. |
Just my two cents! |
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Nickelless
Administrator
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2009 : 17:05:19
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| If it really bothere you, line a pan with aluminum foil, add some distilled water (regular tap will work also) heat the water till its warm add some baking soda (a teaspoon or so per couple cups) Stick the bar in the water on top of the aluminum foil and watch the tarnish disappear. If its not gone withing a minute or so, you may need to either move the bar to make solid contact to the foil or add some more baking soda. |
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twocents
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 12/06/2009 : 17:14:01
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| There was a large debate over this on the Kitco page. Of course bars are sold just for the silver content, but on Ebay, shiny ones do command premium. If one wishes to sell on Ebay, it does matter. |
Just my two cents! |
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Dumpster Diver
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 12/06/2009 : 17:38:18
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| I like tarnish on my bars...It provides a small sense of legitimacy. |
"You're not really gonna throw that out...are you"? |
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