Cotton gloves for coins are show-floor standard because skin oils become handling spots the market hates—especially on proofs, fine silver, and mirror fields.
Do not treat them as optional: pros wear clean white cotton whenever coins leave capsules for grading photos or deals. The CTA links numismatic cotton gloves in the right size.
When they are mandatory (practical list)
- Proof / BU with reflective fields.
- Before photography for marketplaces or certs.
- Sorting sessions longer than five minutes.
White cotton vs other colors
White shows glove grime before it hits metal. Grey tired gloves go in the bin.
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Multi-size packs, replace when snagging, pair with plastic tweezers on heavy pieces.
- Cross-read hub gloves intro.
- Nitrile option on high relief.
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