cleaning coins

alix2.0

alix2.0

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so, this is random. does anyone know what i can use to clean coins? i have a bunch from foreign countries and some of them are starting to look kind of dingy. i think ive heard vinegar would work, but im not sure, will it damage them? or maybe something like windex? they arent collector coins or valuable or anything, i know you arent supposed to clean those coins.
 
phelpz

phelpz

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Baking soda will probably work too.
Even tooth paste.
Tar X is probably the best thing to use, or Lime Away.
 
jennythebugg

jennythebugg

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mix a little baking soda or salt in withsome vinegar the acid in the vinegar brings back the luster and the baking soda/salt has a mild abrasion to it that will get the crud off of it rinse with clean wtaer and dry very well
 
maxalmon

maxalmon

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I'm a fairly serious coin collector and if the coins have any value, cleaning will pretty much destory the book value. Otherside is if they are just something you enjoy looking at and want them to look nice once again, cleaning would be OK.
 
oscardeuce

oscardeuce

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Originally Posted by jennythebugg
http:///forum/post/2500185
mix a little baking soda or salt in withsome vinegar the acid in the vinegar brings back the luster and the baking soda/salt has a mild abrasion to it that will get the crud off of it rinse with clean wtaer and dry very well

You have any idea what happens when you mix vinegar and baking soda?
Do not clean the coins if you want to keep their value.
 
natemd

natemd

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If you aren't worried about them being worth much, soak them in lemon juice for about 30 minutes and then wipe them clean. It will take off anything on them.
 
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