I have some old coins that are really looking their ages. Back when I was in elementary school, they had taught us how to clean up pennies, but that's been a while and I forgot. Help?
Thanks.
2007-04-04 14:49:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Before you clean old coins, get them looked at by a dealer. Some coins lose value from getting cleaned.
2007-04-05 12:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a general rule you should NOT clean your coins if you don't know its value, or if you think it is valuable. Leave them untouched and stored in proper holders. The reason for this is that coin dealers and collectors are interested in purchasing coins in their original condition and natural state of preservation. If you absolutely must clean your coins, then you should clean them with the least harmful method that will give the desired results, or let a professional do it for you.
2007-04-04 23:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by silverpet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use Texas Pete but be sure and wear gloves. Just dab a little on a cloth and clean your coin then wash with soap and water.
2007-04-04 21:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you clean coins this will de-value them. You won't be able to sell them, if this is what you want to do, as collectors want coins in original condition.
2007-04-05 19:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by whtcamp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when we clean old coins, we use tooth past, arm in hammer, crest r colgate work the best... if ur trying to get rid of that black crap or that blue stuff, or even shinning them up toothpaste works, plus for even better after scrubing them wiht toothpast soak them in lemon juice and salt.
2007-04-04 21:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Skittles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My uncle uses baking soda or jewelry cleaner to clean his coins. He says not to use coke cause coke can strip them.
2007-04-04 22:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by Gretchen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can put lemon juice in a cup and put salt in it then mix it up and put the pennies in. leave them in there for a day. i think that was how u do it. im not sure tho. try it and see
2007-04-04 21:55:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt and vinegar
2007-04-04 21:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put them in a little vinegar and baking soda.
2007-04-04 21:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by kathy m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a link to them on ebay.
2007-04-07 10:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by rich m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋