2007-06-06 10:15:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Please listen to the earlier answers do not attempt to clean them! If you have anything valuable you will destroy its worth. Collectors actually rate the "patina" and oxidization (coloring) on valuable coins. The only safe way to clean them is wipe gently with very soft cotton cloth, dry, or not at all.
2007-06-09 11:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by Pikabo. W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't clean them, if they have tarnish leave it. You can damage coin by cleaning them and then they will have little value. Real valuable coins as was said by BD can be sent to a pro to be cleaned and repaired, you need to see a dealer on this. It is very expensive by the way. I hate to give this tip, but acetone can be used to get rid of surface oil or grease on coins. You must then rinse the coin in distilled water and let dry without rubbing. This is good on new coins from the mint, for they may not show it, but do have oil and grease on them. Hope this helps.
2007-06-06 12:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not clean the coins. Leave them as they are unless you have a piece that is very valuable. The expensive piece should be sent off to a conserving company who can clean it professionally so that the value of the coin is not affected.
Using homemade remedies and lack of experience cleaning coins has ruined the value of many a coin.
2007-06-06 11:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by BD in NM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the earlier answers ... don't even try to clean them.
2007-06-06 16:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Penguin_Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put them in a glass of coke. should remove the dull residue and limescale etc.
2007-06-06 10:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋