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HerInane81 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/17/2016 10:10 pm Greetings! I need some advice on cleaning copper, steel and silver coins (all of which are older). I heard using Brasso or a combination of vinegar and water would do the trick but I don't want to destroy their value just want to remove the discoloration, green/black and slight rust spots. I also need something that is relatively inexpensive. Any and all comments will be helpful, thanks so much. Report this Post to the Staff

Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 01/17/2016 10:48 pm Don't clean them unless you want to ruin their value to collectors (hence decrease the value greatly)! Brasso is an abrasive that will put micro scratches on the surface and destroy any collector value. People who are not coin collectors are under the WRONG impression that a shiny coin is what makes a coin valuable. This is not the case. Vinegar is an acid that will remove some of the actual surface and is also seen as damage. Post some pictures, so the people on this forum can help you with pricing/values, and anything that might be possible in conserving them. Also make a list of what you have so we can better help you know what to do. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 01/17/2016 11:36 pm For the most part, "cleaning" is a form of coin triage. There are a few recommended methods to remove contaminants and active corrosion, but actual abrasion is the last step before disposal. Pictures first, and we'll know what we're dealing with. Also there are other threads with this topic, so do a search and you'll get a little perspective. And welcome aboard, you've come to the right place. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19942 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 08:15 am Advice - Don't clean them. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 08:32 am No seasoned member on this forum will tell you that's it's ok to clean coins. there are many applications that warrant some type of conservation ,but only by experts who know what their doing. and I can tell you with certainty they don't use BRASSO . There are many posts here on the subject of coin cleaning . check them out. good luck . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfusion Pillar of the Community United States 500 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 10:03 am and yes, as others have mentioned please do not try and clean your coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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