2007-02-01 11:41:07 · 14 answers · asked by Nichell G 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The people here that said don't clean the coins get an A. The ones that said use coke get an F. Do not clean coins, it will lower their value and in some cases, the coin will have no value as a collector item. If it is rare coin with some dirt problems see a coin dealer so he can send it out to a conservation company and have it done by the Pros. Copper coins are hardest to clean and damage can easily be done. I do know how to get dirt and gunk off coins, but it has taken me years to be good at it so the coin will not be damaged. You can't learn over night. If the coins have a value of $25 and up try your local coin dealer for help.
2007-02-01 12:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try pouring regular Coke over them and letting them sit in it for about a half hour.....the chemicals in the coke will take the tarnish right off the coins
2007-02-01 11:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by ChefCarl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa - talk to a pro first - go to a coin show and ask around. I think if you clean those coins you will significantly harm their value.
2007-02-01 11:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't clean them. Let the experts do it. Removing a patina on a silver coin can ruin its value.
2007-02-01 11:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never clean old coins. You will lose their value if they are rare. Seek professional advise.
2007-02-01 12:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by jojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in Coke. It really works! I found an old pocket-knife and after mabye a couple of hours of soaking it looked like new!
2007-02-01 11:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by HyperHammie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a couple of ways you could do this 1-soak them overnite in coke or 2- soak them in lemon juice then wash them with water and rub clean.
2007-02-01 12:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak them in a solution of baking soda and water.
2007-02-02 02:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Cathy D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coke will do the trick it may take like 5 hours or less though
:-)
2007-02-01 11:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by therealhotsauc2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't clean them at all
2007-02-02 01:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋