Coin cleaning question

[Kazoom123]

I know it may be silly to ask a question such as this, but I am relativly new and not sure on how to clean coins I may find in the future the proper way. All home remedies and online purchases such as certain cleaners are welcome because I have no idea what to get. It may be simple as running water, but until I find out I'll be curious.

 

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[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Not a silly question. Its been brought up many times on here.

I personally use a rock tumbler with water . I use to use all sorts of crazy meathods with gravel and soaps and things that just cost more money and waste time.

Some coins you can simply just clean by hand, so if you have the patince to clean them as you find them. I think soaking in hot soapy water will do the trick.

I usally wait until i have WAAAAYYY to much clad built up, So i have to do waves of them in the tumbler.

They are only like 50 bucks at Harbor Freight, Ive had mine for 3 years now and it still works great, just be sure to clean it out each time.

but dont waste your time with all sorts of cleaners and that mess

 

[Kazoom123]

Thank you! I will check that out today actually I was going to probably head over there. I appreciate the response!

 

[stefen]

Word of caution...do not use this method with rare coins.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Word of caution...do not use this method with rare coins.

Yea, this method is just for Clad that you want to cash in. All you need to do is make sure its clean enough to go thru the coin cointer...Silver coins can be easliy cleaned by soap and water..and baking soda if needed. But of course, check the dates of any old coins to make sure they arent key dates, those I wouldnt clean

 

[Carolina Tom]

Traditionally the tumbler is used to clean the clad coins, so that they will go through the Coinstar machine (or the bank).

There are several other methods for cleaning "keeper" coins. I use a baking soda paste between my fingers to clear the tarnish off of modern silver coins, if the tarnish is really bad, a homemade electrolysis set up will get them clean. Peroxide will clean copper coins.

Some people prefer their coins in "as found" condition, and frown on cleaning silver coins. I like my coins clean and shiny. My coins are exclusively for my enjoyment, so I do as I please with them. I do not find especially old or valuable coins, so I am not afraid of "damaging" them.

I hope that this helps. GL&HH.

PS: DND just barely beat me to this post!

 

[Kazoom123]

Thank you everyone. I will take all the information provided and make sure to put it to use!

 

[cudamark]

There's a whole section here on Tnet dedicated to cleaning and preserving finds. Take a look in there....you will find all kinds of suggestions.

 

[Kazoom123]

Will do thank you.