these are not of real value. circulated but dirty from use. just would like to clean them up a bit.
2006-09-12 18:43:34 · 12 answers · asked by franklin4253 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You clean them and they will have no value. If you must fool with them, dip them in acetone, run under cold water and blot with a soft cloth. You may have to soak them for a while, or do it more than once. Acetone will not eat the metal. It is used by some coin dealers to check to see is the mint mark on a coin is from the mint or glued on by someone, to make the coin something it is not. Acetone eats the glue and the mint mark would fall off if glued. One coin faked a lot is the 1909-S VDB cent.
2006-09-13 07:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The easiest way to clean old coin without scuffing or scratching them is to use Oxalic Acid and a soft toothbrush. Oxalic acid can be found in a product called Bar Keeper's Friend. It works much better that vinegar and salt because vinegar eats zinc and discolors the coins
2016-10-29 00:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by Bradley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For cleaning normal coins, use a solution of vinegar and soak overnight. For rare/valuable coins, don't clean them at all unless you consult an expert first.
2016-03-26 22:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a budding coin collector, do not clean your coins. Doing so will reduce their value as a collectible coin.
2006-09-12 18:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by bcwestcoaster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't mess with it! unless you don't really care about coin value. if that falls through, good old fashion recipe:
ketchup+shampoo
afterwords soak and pat dry with warm water
2006-09-13 09:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe you could try soaking them in vinegar... white vineger. I think that works.
2006-09-13 12:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by wingnutrosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak for a bit in coca-cola then wipe off.
2006-09-13 08:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Bella's Creations 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try using shampoos.....
but cleaning the coins might reduce their value......
2006-09-13 01:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by ambi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
best to use fine rubbing compound,auto type. vinegar or coke will etch the metal.
2006-09-12 18:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by Jack's Q&* 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
soak them in some coca cola, then wipe them down.
2006-09-12 18:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋