How Do You Get The Green Off Pennies

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canadiancoinaholic Valued Member Canada 137 Posts	Posted 03/31/2015 7:21 pm Any suggestions as to how to remove the green off of pennies. I have a some that I have "quarantined" from the rest but would like to save them if I can.also how to prevent in the first place. Thanks Dan Report this Post to the Staff

dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/31/2015 7:24 pm A dip in acetone may do it. Search the CCF site for proper use of pure acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
Harmonica Pillar of the Community Canada 1118 Posts	Posted 03/31/2015 7:30 pm CCF famous verdigone. Report this Post to the Staff
AgCoinAu Pillar of the Community Canada 3049 Posts	Posted 03/31/2015 8:53 pm There is a product out there called verdicare that has shown some great results... I have used vasoline with some success.... As for how to prevent it... it's basically corrosion.. for that to happen you need moisture/humidity plus oxygen.. when storing coins it's best to prevent exposure to either element... That information is if the green was verdigris If the green is kind of gunky film it may be due to a reaction and degradation of a PVC plastic coin page or coin holder. In which case the above mentioned acetone works well... but read up on how to use it... as there are risks associated. Report this Post to the Staff
canadiancoinaholic Valued Member Canada 137 Posts	Posted 04/01/2015 12:20 pm Thanks for your replies I'll have the acetone and the vasoline I'll give them a try first. I seem to remember reading somewhere that olive oil might work also any tried that? Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/01/2015 1:05 pm Olive oil works at removing the crust off dug coins. I used it several years ago on a dug large cent and it worked ok. I also posted it once a while back here on CCF and someone chimed in that you should absolutely not use olive oil on copper as it destroys the "patina". So I guess without knowing the severity of your coin the correct answer can not be established. Report this Post to the Staff
AgCoinAu Pillar of the Community Canada 3049 Posts	Posted 04/01/2015 6:08 pm olive oil ... the oil will loosen the crusty bits on the coin and there is a mild acidity to the coin... After some of the feedback I have been given about my own exploits... I would say BadThad`s verdicare may be the way to go about it! Report this Post to the Staff
colonialjohn Pillar of the Community United States 1757 Posts	Posted 04/01/2015 7:47 pm I developed a product strictly for high grade copper coins. Contact me privately. JPL Report this Post to the Staff
canadiancoinaholic Valued Member Canada 137 Posts	Posted 04/02/2015 12:45 pm Hi colonialjohn, thanks for your response,I am unable to contact you directly because I am a new member and do not have the required amount of posts. Once I do I'll send you an email. Report this Post to the Staff
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