I have an Australian 20 cent coin in proof condition, but it has "haze" on it. Thing is, I have no idea what that is. I have an Australian 50 cent coin next to it (also proof) and can see no difference in the surface condition. I have looked up "Haze" online and it seems that haze is like tarnish and will eventually damage (or pit) the surface of the coin and that it should be removed, but I am reluctant to touch a proof coin much less try to clean one till I ask this forum first.
What exactly is haze? What am I looking for when looking at my proof coin? and should it be removed?
Thanks in advance guys.
Collector of Third Reich coins (1933 - 1946), and Australian coins.
Not swapping at this time.
Okie dokes. Bare in mind I am the most un-tech savvy person around, but I gave it a try with my iPhone thingy.
This is my proof 20 cents coin. The "Haze" is seen as the light cloudiness extending from right to left starting from the date and extending across the surface to the mouth, chin, and neck, and a little also just behind the neck. There is no discernible haze on the other side of this coin.
Collector of Third Reich coins (1933 - 1946), and Australian coins.
Not swapping at this time.
Mmmmm. Problem fixed. I took it out of it's mylar flip (the one I bought it in) to get a better picture of the "haze", and it seems the haze was not on the coin at all but was on the inside of the flip. I've since placed the coin into a new flip and there is no evidence of haze.
I feel so embarrassed as I should have perhaps checked that first. Oh well.... We live and learn. At least now I know what Haze is. :)
Collector of Third Reich coins (1933 - 1946), and Australian coins.
Not swapping at this time.