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[armchairacer]

Hi Yall, how do I clean coins with a tumbler. Do I need to put anything in with the coins? I'd like to try it out. I found some coins at the beach, nothing really old. But I would like to try it out on newer coins in case I ever find something nice. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[luvsdux]

I use aquarium gravel, a bit of dish soap and water. Add gravel about 1/3 of the container, do not overfill with coins -DO NOT TUMBLE PENNIES WITH SILVER OR CLAD as you'll end up with all the coins copper colored. Over night usually does a good job.
luvsdux

 

[TNGUNS]

Welcome to Tnet. Lots of different media you can use. I have even heard a few use sand but you certainly don't want to tumble any really good coins. Lots of information on here about cleaning coins. Peroxide, lemon juice, olive oil and on an on can be used to clean the good stuff but it would really be worth your time to read the articles on here. You can do a search or go to the section about it. Best of luck.

 

[SoCalBeachScanner]

There are numerous Youtube videos on cleaning metal detected clad coins using a rock tumbler. Check it out!!

 

[armchairacer]

Thanks for the suggestions!