Brightening Up Dug Clad Quarters And Dimes

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 11:33 pm I've finally gotten around to cleaning up my three years worth of modern coins found detecting. I'm going to take them to the bank and cash them in. They'll pay for my latest batch of coins sent to NGC for grading. I did some reading on cleaning them and have given them a soak in a CLR and water solution. That did wonders for the cents. It took the dirt off the clad dimes and quarters, but a lot of them are dark. Is there an easy way to brighten them up a bit before taking them to the bank? I don't have a rock tumbler. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

SpaceMaNy0 Valued Member United States 343 Posts	Posted 02/12/2016 07:03 am Why bother if you're just taking them to the bank? The machine doesn't need them shiny. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/12/2016 07:38 am I tried vinegar and salt, they came out better looking. haven't tried peroxide and vinegar yet. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/12/2016 07:52 am As long as the banks machine takes them why care about how they look? Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 02/12/2016 08:04 am Steel wool (since they are just going to the bank) Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
snowman24 Valued Member United States 186 Posts	Posted 02/12/2016 09:21 am i like to use a wire wheel on mine but it kills the surface but makes them normal color Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 02/12/2016 2:00 pm I didn't know if it would be an issue at the bank turning in a bunch of discolored coins. All the dirt is off of them. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
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