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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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WELCOME TO THE FORUM. Using a Turkey type baster, suck out some battery acid from a car battery. Place your coins in that for several days. After that you will probably not have to worry about the coins any more.  Other sure FIRE methods are to soak in gasoline and lite.  Enough of that. No don't try cleaning any coins. DO NOT try soaking in stuff like Olive Oils. Regardless of what anyone says, if you do not know what you are doing with the attempting cleaning of a coin, do nothing. If you have any coins that appear to be dirty, that is normal. Leave as is.
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Moderator
 United States
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I lost count, but I think I am #11 against cleaning coins with anything that alters the surface.  Quote:
Jbuck has a recipie that he used as a young lad......
Pepto Bismol !...  No, it was a "product" that made the cents look like Pepto-Bismol!  I must remind the OP, that I did it as an experiment on common cents, nothing of value; and I was very young! I must also remind the OP to not try this at home! Edited by jbuck
09/10/2008 11:34 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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jbuck, When you were young, weren't the coins made of stone? Bobalou213 --  and post pics of them for us all to admire |
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United States
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When you were young, weren't the coins made of stone? Dude! I am young enough to be your, uh, younger brother or something! Careful where you throw those stone coins! Hmmm... stone coins... try throwing this one!  |
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Valued Member
Australia
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So, you mean cleaning my coins in a glass of coke is a bad thing?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
533 Posts |
I prefer an industrial power sand blaster, then a light coat of krylon to restore and protect.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
If you cold soak your coins in liquid nitrogen, then tap them with a hammer you can knock the frozen crud off.
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Moderator
United States
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Three good ones in a row! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by atlashealth
09/10/2008 5:52 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
533 Posts |
Now, I think that everyone has gotten the point across. That all being said, there are proper and generally harmless ways to remove major pieces of foreign matter from the surface of coins. If this is what you are asking, please post a more detailed description of the coin and the foreign matter, and I am sure that someone will give you better advise then "LEAVE IT ALONE!" As the proper method can vary from coin to coin, it important to find out the best one. Now on the other hand, if you are just wanting to bring a little shine back to some copper, or a maybe little bit of that luster back to some silver, I will gladly tell you that the best thing to do is, eh-hem (sorry needed to clear my throat...) LEAVE IT ALONEEdited by MorganNoob
09/10/2008 6:55 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So, you mean cleaning my coins in a glass of coke is a bad thing?
The main problem with this method comes about when you've finished drinking the coke and find nothing on the bottom of the glass. Then notice the sort of pain in your lower intestinal track. Of course the following method of recovery of that coin is also something to not get involved with. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The main problem with this method comes about when you've finished drinking the coke and find nothing on the bottom of the glass. Then notice the sort of pain in your lower intestinal track. Of course the following method of recovery of that coin is also something to not get involved with.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks Everyone I got the message don't clean the coins!!
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Moderator
United States
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I was hoping our methods of persuasion did not scare you off! And again, to the forum! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Look at what I missed!  Just as well, lol. |
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