I have found a quarter that is about 70 years old and I am not sure if I should clean it and if I do what is safe to use.
2007-01-07 10:28:40 · 7 answers · asked by Maybe I am a smartass..so what 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Don't Clean it at all. go to your local craft store and purchase coin covers. Never touch the coin face oils from the skin will add to the discoloration.
It is important to protect the coin from air and other elements.
Hopes this helps
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2016-12-12 06:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggust you don't clean it. If you clean the quarter it woun't be as old as it seems and it looses the "preshistoric image"...lol. Think, does a scientist clean a fossil while studying it? I think you should just keep it in a safe place where no one can touch it.
2007-01-07 10:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sally 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best way is to not touch it! Cleaning it with soaps and bleaches simply wears it away. Once it's worn, it's worn. There's no way to clean it without decreasing it's value by wearing away the details on its faces.
2007-01-07 10:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by Royal Weirdo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dip it for a few seconds in Tarnex. Dont rub or wipe it, blot it dry after you rinse it with water.
2007-01-07 10:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by John G 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Old hospital thermometer that has silver mercury. Get the mercury out and put it on the coin and it will come out like brand new.
2007-01-07 10:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
old items or antiques you NEVER CLEAN as that will take away from its value.
2007-01-07 10:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋