How To Clean Coins

Many people enjoy collecting old coins and preserve them. However, in this process, if the pennies are left in a container, say a jar, for a prolonged time, dirt may get accumulated on them. Cleaning the pennies is the only way to get rid of the excess dirt sticking onto them. If you want to know how to clean the coins without damaging their surfaces, this article will help you a great deal. Check out the best ways for cleaning coins, easily and effectively.

Add one teaspoon of table salt to a glass (200 ml) of vinegar. Mix it well. Put the coins in the solution for about five minutes. Take the pennies out and rinse them thoroughly with tap water. Allow the coins to dry completely. Dab them with a soft dry towel.

 

Collect all the coins and put them in a small bowl. Pour tomato ketchup in the bowl, just to cover the coins. Leave the pennies in the ketchup for about four minutes. Take out the coins one by one and rinse them in hot water. Make sure that the water, used for washing the coins, is not boiling.

 

Make a soapy solution by mixing two tablespoons of mild liquid soap with a glass of water. Put the pennies in the soap solution and allow them to soak for a week. Take out the coins and wash them with clean water. Pat dry the coins with a soft cloth.

 

You may use a non-abrasive cleaner, such as denatured alcohol or acetone, to clean the coins. Dip the coins in the cleaner for half an hour. Take them out and rinse them with water.

 

Distilled water is best for antique coins, made of bronze. You need to soak the coins in distilled water for at least fifteen days, to remove the encrusted dirt. After soaking the coins, rinse them thoroughly under warm running water. If you still find dirt sticking onto the coins, apply dish-wash soap on them and gently scrub them with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse the coins once again with water and pat dry them.