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When buying rare Sacagawea coins, remember that the condition of a coin is paramount to its value. A high-quality example of a coin is often worth many times as much as a poor example, although there are always exceptions to this general rule. You must realize that more than age goes into determining the worth of a given coin. While age and rarity are important factors when determining the value of a coin there are other factors that affect the coin’s value in the eyes of a collector. Demand is a key factor in the market value of any collectible coin.

Cleaning coins is not a good idea, and if it must be done, the process should be entrusted to an expert. The patina on an old coin might best be left undisturbed, since removing it could decrease the coin’s value as a collectible.

Collections will most likely be fine under the safety of a store-bought holder; just make sure that it will keep your most valuable Sacagawea dollars out of harm’s way by locking out moisture as well as fingerprints and dust. There are other protectors in the market that can do a better job and guard against moisture than the typical stapled or taped packets, which don’t provide the maximum protection. Protecting your collectible coins from water damage is paramount; choose a dry, controlled-temperature space, never a damp basement or cellar.