dougie

Thanks for the reply guys, just what i was looking for

Im sorry i just noticed the begginers topic at the bottom.

Hi guys I'm new to all this so I'm just looking for a few pointers in the world of coin collecting. I was digging the garden one day and unearthed a coin from the 30s and after seeing a few collections it seems to be a hobby i want to get into . Anyway what i was wanting to know is how should a coin be treated when it is found? Do i just brush it off and display it with all the grime and green stuff on it, or do i clean it in some sort of solution to make it clean as a whistle? I know the coin Ive found it probably wont make a difference, but for example i find something of value or rarity. Any tips will be greatly appreciated thank you.