Cleaning coins and a Counterfeit detection pen mark on a 1928 bill?
I count money for an armoured truck service and I have a small collection of old bills and coins that I have had the privelage of finding and buying from my employer and my most exciting one is a 1928 that says "redeemable in gold" on it…very cool. It is in great condition other than that annoying mark from a counterfeit detection pen. Is there anyway to get it off without damaging the bill?
Also does anyone know what is the best way to clean silver (older than 1968) half dollars?
Thanks
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You do not clean coins period. More damage can and is usually caused and the value of a cleaned coin goes way down. Dealers don’t want them and the grading services won’t grade them. They are considered damage by the numismatic community. As of 1933 congress and the then President took away your right to redeem that $50 note in gold. It is though an interesting piece of American history. As you say it is "COOL".
Do not clean the currency or coins; if you decide to ever sell these to a dealer, they will give you much less or even refuse to make you an offer. In the Numismatic hobby (coin collecting), cleaned coins are definitely frowned upon. I am glad you have a great source to build yourself a collection!