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Bob G
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GJo, I found my coins -- some silver and a few gold -- and was struck by the difference. The gold ones looked practically new. Smile
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This thread brings back memories of polishing silver with my Grandma.
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I have the opposite problem: I want coins to shine less.

Silver coins look great with a bit of tarnish along the edges of their relief/patterns, to set them off and make their designs pop a bit.

Copper coins I prefer to have a nice aged brownish veneer, because if they're too bright and shiny then in some lighting conditions it can be hard for spectators to clearly distinguish them from the equally shiny silvery coins.
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On May 11, 2025, karnak wrote:
I have the opposite problem: I want coins to shine less.

Silver coins look great with a bit of tarnish along the edges of their relief/patterns, to set them off and make their designs pop a bit.

Copper coins I prefer to have a nice aged brownish veneer, because if they're too bright and shiny then in some lighting conditions it can be hard for spectators to clearly distinguish them from the equally shiny silvery coins.



I've used mustard to get a nice patina in carbon steel knives. Wonder if that would work for you? Then kind of rub off the raised parts if you want contrast.
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On May 11, 2025, karnak wrote:
I have the opposite problem: I want coins to shine less.

Silver coins look great with a bit of tarnish along the edges of their relief/patterns, to set them off and make their designs pop a bit.

Copper coins I prefer to have a nice aged brownish veneer, because if they're too bright and shiny then in some lighting conditions it can be hard for spectators to clearly distinguish them from the equally shiny silvery coins.

JAX Silver Blackener is what many pros use to patina silver. Easy to use.

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