2006-08-29 14:50:34 · 19 answers · asked by Jiremi 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
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2006-08-29 14:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by something'srotten 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess I have to ask why are you trying to clean the coin? If it is a newer coin, why not just spend the one you have and get a new one. If it is an older coin that is collectible, then you will most likely destroy almost all of its value by cleaning it. Collectible coins are valued in their natural state.
If you simply must clean a coin, jewelry cleaner is a place to start. If it is silver, lemon juice will work. If you want something mild, soaking it in olive oil will loosen any dirt on it, (it is a mild acid, as opposed to a strong acid like lemon juice). Sometimes just a simple scrubbing with soap and water will help, and this at least cannot hurt the coin if you dry it right away. One backup, (which will truly destroy the coin), would be oven cleaner.
2006-08-30 07:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by medoraman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really cheap way. Depends on how many coins you have, too. if you have a dozen coins, you need one (1) whole lemon. Can't use artificial or lemon substitute either. Here's what you do with the lemon. Extract all the juice from the lemon. Pour the juice into a pot that can hold a quart of water. Then pour two cups of water in it. Slowly dump your coins into the pot. Let it boil for a few minutes. Make sure you have dry cloth laid out to put your coin on to have it cool off. One by one after the coins had been boiling, take out the coins. Voila! They're shiny.
2006-08-29 15:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by FILO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from abraisives of any kind. Most collectors dislike coins that have been cleaned because the cleaner or cloth leaves lots of small scratches, and it leaves an unnatural-looking luster on the coin.
Probably better to NOT clean coins, especially if they are anything at all rare.
2006-08-29 15:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprinkle coins with salt & then pour on some vinegar. Works like a charm (especially on pennies!)
2006-08-29 14:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by Penn State Princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon Juice.. squeeze on coins while in a bowl or cup. Let it sit for about 10 min
2006-08-29 14:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by M J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to put pennies in Taco Bell sauce. They come out the most beautiful, shiny pink. I never tried it on silver coins. But first, have you tried soap and water?
2006-08-29 14:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by miguelitabonita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not household material, but we used to put pennies and such on the railroad tracks...they came out very, very shiny.
2006-08-29 14:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by Edward T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pepsi
2006-08-29 14:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by sensfantodd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot sauce does the trick for pennies. not sure about other coins.
2006-08-29 14:56:44 · answer #10 · answered by Unmade Promises 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try heated ammonia. I clean jewelry with it.
2006-08-29 15:36:32 · answer #11 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋