Cleaning coins with vinegar

[Dirt Pirate]

Has anyone tried, or has an opinion about cleaning coins by soaking them in vinegar? I have used this method in the past and it seems to work well. I ust pour a small amount in a jar and place my coins in there and let them soak for a while. I check them periodically until I like the results take them out and rinse with water and dry. Any thoughts?

[Rusty Hammer]

Has anyone tried, or has an opinion about cleaning coins by soaking them in vinegar? I have used this method in the past and it seems to work well. I ust pour a small amount in a jar and place my coins in there and let them soak for a while. I check them periodically until I like the results take them out and rinse with water and dry. Any thoughts?

Hi,

I found a 1920 Standing Liberty Quarter today. (as it turns out)

I called the local coin shop about this find and how to clean it.

He told me to soak it vingar for a few hours then wash it off with soap and water.

Then soak the other side the same way.

I have no idea how he cleans coins... But, that what he told me to do.

HH
Rusty

[paratrooper]

A cup of white vinegar , a big spoon of dishwashing soap and a couple of small spoons of salt works great for my .44 brass . Just be sure to rinse well and dry .

[Rusty Hammer]

A cup of white vinegar , a big spoon of dishwashing soap and a couple of small spoons of salt works great for my .44 brass . Just be sure to rinse well and dry .

Thanks Paratrooper!

I give it test run next week... White vinegar, dishwashing soap, salt...Humm

I have some .44 brass and some other small items to try too.

I bet that brass shines like the sun!

Thanks again,
Rusty

[Eu_citzen]

Citric acid is a weaker acid.. I prefer it as it doesn't smell as bad and it's cheap.
Comes in small crystals for cooking.

Vinegar works well to, especially for silver and copper.

[Functional]

Citric acid is a weaker acid.. I prefer it as it doesn't smell as bad and it's cheap.
Comes in small crystals for cooking.

Vinegar works well to, especially for silver and copper.

I haven't tried this with coins, but for blackened copper pots and other large copper surfaces, I use a slice of lemon sprinkled with table salt and gently slide the lemon slice across the copper. Cleans the copper in a flash.

F.