A term applied to a coin whose original surface has been removed The effects may be slight or severe, depending on the method used clip Slang for a coin struck from a clipped planchet
a coin that has dirt or toning removed with a cleaning agent Cleaning ranges from light to severe, depending on what is used to clean the coin Cleaning may disqualify a coin from being certified TIP: leave cleaning to the professionals, as cleaning generally lowers the collector value of a coin
coins can be cleaned to enhance their appearance Cleaning is considered to be undesirable by most collectors since the coin has been altered and not in its original state Cleaning can be done by dipping in cleaning solution, polishing, or brushing Do NOT clean coins unless you are fully trained and fully aware of what you are doing You can ruin coins and lose the value of a coin by cleaning