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How to Tone Silver Coins

Coin collectors vary drastically; some want coins that look like they just came out of the mint press and some want them to look old and tarnished. To tone a silver coin means to make it look worn and old. You can do this over a long period of time by just leaving your silver coin outside to experience the elements, or you can complete this process in less than a month artificially.

Things You'll Need

Sulfur powder
Envelope

Instructions

- 1
  Keep the silver coin you want to tone in your pocket for about a week. Handle it several times a day to get your skin's oils on all parts of the coin.
- 2
  Pour about an ounce of powdered sulfur or cigarette ashes into an envelope.
- 3
  Set the coin in the envelope and seal the envelope. Place the sealed envelope in a sunny area.
- 4
  Handle the envelope daily and massage the coin around in the sulfur powder.
- 5
  Take the coin out of the envelope after a month.

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