Coin cleaning tips

[newtector]

Wondering what's the best way to clean toasted, discolored and nasty coins.

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[cudamark]

Check out the section called cleaning and preserving finds. Lots of info there.

 

[Silver Searcher]

It all depends on what the coins, you are cleaning, are made from.

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[johnnydigger]

cleaning coins

How much salt

 

[jerseyben]

A really easy way is to empty a bottle of vinegar into a shallow bowl - add some salt.pour in the coins..Leave for an hour.
Rinse off the coins in clean water.hey presto - shiny sparkling coins - good as new!

Please dont do this unless the coins are otherwise worthless and/or modern clad coins.

 

[collision]

Carbon tetrachoride used to be a favorite of collectors. It may be best to take it to a coin shop for cleaning.