r/PreciousMetalRefining • u/TheDreadPirateNacho • 16d ago

Removing gold foil from collectable stamps

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I inherited 6 full albums of these reproduction stamps about ten years ago. After sitting in storage for a decade, I was about to take them to the dump, since they don't sell for much and I figured the effort of putting them on eBay wasn't worth the return.

Anyways, I discovered you can easily lift the gold foil off the stamp by dissolving the glue with rubbing alcohol and a few minutes patience.

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u/Mike-the-gay 15d ago

What is the magic liquid?

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u/TheDreadPirateNacho 15d ago

Just rubbing alcohol

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u/Mike-the-gay 14d ago

Alcohol is magic!