Protect Your Coins

You don't have to wear gloves when you handle coins. I use a cotton towel. You don't have to use a towel either. If you choose to use your bare hands, this is what you can expect in a few years.
These coins will outlast most of us. We can steward them or ruin them. Choose wisely.

What could have been an MS65RD coin with a value in the $20 range is now going into the next batch of pennies I roll up to be deposited. 

A decent pair of cotton gloves can be found in most pharmacies.  Look in the hand lotion section.  People use lotions for dry hands, then put on cotton gloves to keep it from getting on everything.  When cotton is not available, alternatives include latex gloves, cotton towels, cheesecloth, or even bathroom tissue can offer substantial protection.  It does no good to store coins when they are not handled properly.

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