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Best way to clean old coins
I've came across a jar of coins, both old and new and most of them are pretty grubby. You can make out details on some of them and the earliest one seems to be 1787. I remember from my childhood that vinegar was the usual method, but some workmates have suggested brown sauce; salt water; mayonnaise and even milk. Does anyone know if any of these methods would work and I forgot to mention that some of the coins are silver in case that makes a difference. I remember the Cillit Bang advert used a coin, but was that genuine?.
All advice gratefully accepted and thanks in anticipation.
All advice gratefully accepted and thanks in anticipation.
Answers
^ that was my first instinct and so i have googled 'cleaning old coins and this is the first hit:
Cleaning Coins
Coin Cleaning Rules | Cleaning Different Coin Types | Cleaning Coins Process | Drying Coins
The first rule of coin cleaning is: If you don't know its value, don't clean it, or if you think it is valuable, don't clean it, or if you know it is...
Coin Cleaning Rules | Cleaning Different Coin Types | Cleaning Coins Process | Drying Coins
The first rule of coin cleaning is: If you don't know its value, don't clean it, or if you think it is valuable, don't clean it, or if you know it is...
21:26 Tue 08th Jun 2010
^ that was my first instinct and so i have googled 'cleaning old coins and this is the first hit:
Cleaning Coins
Coin Cleaning Rules | Cleaning Different Coin Types | Cleaning Coins Process | Drying Coins
The first rule of coin cleaning is: If you don't know its value, don't clean it, or if you think it is valuable, don't clean it, or if you know it is valuable, don't clean it. In other words, do not clean your discovered coins; leave them untouched and stored in proper holders. The reason for this is that coin dealers and collectors are interested in purchasing coins in their original condition and natural state of preservation.
Cleaning Coins
Coin Cleaning Rules | Cleaning Different Coin Types | Cleaning Coins Process | Drying Coins
The first rule of coin cleaning is: If you don't know its value, don't clean it, or if you think it is valuable, don't clean it, or if you know it is valuable, don't clean it. In other words, do not clean your discovered coins; leave them untouched and stored in proper holders. The reason for this is that coin dealers and collectors are interested in purchasing coins in their original condition and natural state of preservation.
I believe you can use coca-cola quite successfully. However if the coins are really old and likely to be valuable, I suggest that you don't clean them - their dirtiness may be valued. I would seek advice from a coin dealer before cleaning them up. Have a look here
http://www.mycoincoll...g/cleaning-coins.html
http://www.mycoincoll...g/cleaning-coins.html
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