How to Clean an Old Coin

You can find a number of ways that you can clean an old coin. Below will be some methods that you can use to clean some old coins that you have laying around or that you have found. Before cleaning a old coin that may be valuable you will want to contact a coin dealer as cleaning will cut the value of the coin sometimes by half.

The First Method for Cleaning an Old Coin is Vinegar

The first method is a pretty common method to use for cleaning some old coins. This method can be done with more than one coin at once and will allow multiple coins to be done by simply filling a soda bottle or apple juice container with the coins such as pennies that you want to clean up. Once you have placed all the pennies into the jug pour pure white vinegar past the mark where the pennies are and then shake the container and allow the pennies to sit over night or for at least 24 hours. Then pour the vinegar out and wipe the coins off with a towel that is not used for bathing or showering.

The Second Way To Clean An Old Coin Is Baking Soda

Here is another way to clean old coins, however this method should only be used when you are cleaning a small amount of coins as the method will take some time to clean a bunch of pennies at one time. You will need to have a box of baking soda and you will need to have the pennies placed into a cup allowing the pennies to be wet to allow the baking soda to stick to the pennies. Once the baking soda has sat on the pennies for a few minutes use a tooth brush to scrub the baking soda off from the penny. Once the baking soda has been scrubbed off rinse the coin and then allow the coin to dry. The coin should be clean.

The Third Way To Clean An Old Coin Is Ammonia

I wouldn’t recommend using this method if you have a problem with breathing problems such as asthma or have an intolerance to certain smells. You will need to have purchased some ammonia cleaning solution. Place a small amount of cleaning solution in a small jar and place the coins in the jar and allow to soak. Once the coins have soaked for several hours remove them from the cleaning solution and wipe down with a soft cloth. You may still need to use the baking soda method.

The Fourth Way To Clean An Old Coin Is Jewelry Cleaner

Another method that can be used is to purchase a jar of jewelry cleaner from your local jewelry store. Once you have purchased the jewelry cleaner such as Never Dull. Use the cotton and tear off a small portion of it and use it to wipe off the pennies or coins that need to be polished. Once you have used the padding and wiped the coins off you will need to use a soft cloth to wipe the pennies and coins off once you have done the polishing. You will need to make sure that you have wiped all the cleaner off.

These are just some ways that you can clean old coins and pennies. Most of the methods mentioned can be used to clean jewelry as well. These methods are fairly cheap and easy to do. The methods will not take a large amount of time to complete as well.