i have some old coins and they look dirty,how do i clean them without ruining them.
2007-05-25 20:25:28 · 29 answers · asked by BARBRA P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If they are old enough to be valuable, don't clean them. Any cleaning will diminish their value. Contact a coin dealer and ask what to do, he can tell you which ones might be rare.
2007-05-25 20:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mother Amethyst 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
There is a type of polisher that can be used to clean coins without ruining them
2007-05-25 20:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ava 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd give coke a try. Leave the coins in for a day or two. If that doesn't work call a hobby shop and see if they know how to clean them.
2007-05-28 21:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Rochelle N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be very careful when cleaning anything old as doing it incorrectly can decrease the value.
If your coins arn't very valuable try dipping them in tomato ketchup for a few minutes and then washing them off in hot soapy water, the vinegar in the ketchup will remove the scale on your coins.
2007-05-25 20:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to clean them, use a pencil eraser. Don't use Coke or Pepsi, they eat through metal if left for too long! Try putting a simple nail in a coke and let it sit for a few days... you'll see what I mean. Best bet is to contact a reputable coin dealer and ask them what is best.
2007-05-28 10:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by momwinks1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT CLEAN THE COINS. The main reason is that no matter what type cleaner you use, it will cause abrasions on the coin. They may be tiny, but in coins, the smallest scratch changes the value of the coin. In the case of some coins, that scrath may result in a loss of value of thousands.
2016-05-18 00:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are valuable, then I would leave them alone and seek expert advice. Otherwise vinegar and salt works quite well, or leaving them in coke for a couple of days, and Brasso works really well.
2007-05-26 23:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever clean coins.
2007-05-27 17:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Mr Muscle
2007-05-25 20:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by Robin C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dip them in Tar-nex cleaner (available at any hardware store), then rinse with warm water. Really does a great job on my silver table service!! Best of all, no scrubbing or waiting! My mom used it and now I do. :)
2007-05-26 02:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by jennifer k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋