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Marc115028 Valued Member United States 74 Posts	Posted 04/27/2009 7:58 pm Im just getting started using my metal detector. I'm wondering how do you clean coins. Report this Post to the Staff

pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 12:46 pm 1. DON'T! 2. Actually, unearthed coins can be cleaned GENTLY of dirt by first soaking in distilled water and then bya light brushing with a soft toothbrush, which will generally will take care of the rest of the dirt. If you still see encrustations, and the coin isn't very valuable - say modern clad coinage that you intend to return to circulation - a session with a toothpick should take care of the rest of the dirt. But don't try to remove any toning - that's considered a GOOD thing! I've also used Goo-Gone with success in removing gum, tar, and organic substances without damaging modern coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Davest Valued Member United States 325 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 12:51 pm if you're talking about those clad zincolns that have a crust harder than steel, I tumble them in a cheap stone tumbler with a little dish detergent and a small amount of aquarium stones. Any thing with any value, silver, early nickels, coppers, you should do what pls stated. Good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 04/28/2009 3:40 pm Zincolns in crusty states fizz nicely in hot vinegar... makes em real shiny just remember to rescue them before they dissolve away.... Report this Post to the Staff
pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 04/29/2009 12:40 pm nohope587 - why bother? lol! Report this Post to the Staff
Southern Yankee Pillar of the Community United States 891 Posts	Posted 04/29/2009 3:05 pm If it's just the modern clad garbage then I just put them in a bucket with soapy water and scrub them with a brush. One time I tied them loosely in a pant leg and through them in the clothes washer. Cleaned them just fine but don't put them in the dryer. It will knock the house off it's foundation. Now I just dump them out on a towel and pat dry. Never tried the vinegar route Richard. Does it also work on cleaning the clad? Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 05/02/2009 7:57 pm Vinegar will clean just about any metal given enough time.. It works really well on Zincolns though. You know those ones that are so crusty you cant get 50 in a roll.. If the vinegar does not work then into the tumbler they go. I'm not throwing them away as I had to work to get them so its off to the bank with every last one of the beggers even the partial coins... Report this Post to the Staff
Southern Yankee Pillar of the Community United States 891 Posts	Posted 05/03/2009 2:48 pm I agree. If I dig them I am going to get credit for them. If they are junk I have to put them in a roll and mark them mutilated before my bank will take them. Report this Post to the Staff
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