If you are referring to Renaissance or Conservator's Wax, it will not harm your coins. It is a microcrystalline wax used for these purposes. Many collectors use it and many don't. I think it is a personal preferrence. I have used it on some coins, but not on others. It depends on if I feel it should be used.
If it is actually parafin wax, I would probably remove it.
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