cleaning coins

[ojm bc]

Any ideas how to clean coins,not collector coins..I was thinking of maybe a dremel tool of sorts? Some coins which or common would look better cleaned and maybe in a display...any ideas hh oj

ps I have a tumbler somewhere in my garage,,any basic formula's for tumbling

 

[jimmy jam]

baking soda and soft brush.

 

[jimmy jam]

check out (go metal detecting.com) look up how to clean coins

 

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[jcooking]

I tumble in a coin tumbler with aquarium gravel, water and dish soap. do pennies for about 24 hours and clad for about 18 hours. They end up looking great and ready to take to the bank.

 

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[born2hunt]

Silver coins do look nice all clean and shiny but by cleaning every speck or crud off they appear to lose detail. They don't actually but they do lose the contrasting colors.

I've cleaned all my silvers to date but I'm not going to clean any future silvers as hard. Coppers are a whole nother ballgame.

Also, I think a dremmel is too much power, I clean mine by hand

Just a thought, good luck,
Steve

 

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[Uncle Willy]

Use a tumbler on non-valuable coins and clad. Use aquarium gravel, a shot of Ajax cleaner, water, and I throw in half a Brillo pad. You can also add some concentrated cleaner ( like 409 ) if you wish.

Bill

 

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[dahut]

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Real simple - I've used Willys method for a long time...

1. Aquarium Gravel - buy it at WalMart. A few bucks will get a lifetime supply
2. Cleaner - I sue whatever is handy. Dish soap, hand soap or some thing like Mr Clean or Formula 409.
3. Water - Just cover the gravel and coins. You must leave an inch or two of space.
4. Scrubbing Pad - Green scrub pads will work, too. Not absolutely needed, but it cant hurt.

Make sure you tumble in some sort of catch pan. That way, if there is a spill it stays contained.