Cleaning coins at home

Professional coin collectors and coin collectors have a large number of different coins and they are all in good condition, because they know how to properly care for such products. But what about those who are not private collectors and do not know how to clean coins at home. Especially for you we have collected all the necessary information, with which you can clean your coins.

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How to clean the coins?

In order to clean coins from rust and oxidation at home, a variety of means are suitable. It can be:

• toothpaste;
• vinegar;
• liquid ammonia;
• Coca-Cola;
• a lemon or a powder of a citric acid;
• special tools;
• baby or household laundry soap.

In addition, you will need:

• brush with soft or medium hard bristles;
• soft cloth;
• thin needle.

Important! Remember that the technology of cleaning old coins and for everyday use will be markedly different. The first - require much careful and accurate attention with less aggressive means.

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How to wash coins at home?

You can clear ordinary metal money in several simple ways.

First option:

1. Wipe your coins beforehand with a solution of vinegar - 3-5%.
2. Gently treat the surface of the coins with a brush using a small amount of toothpaste.
3. Remove any residues with a damp cloth.
4. Gently polish your coins to a shine, using a dry rag.

The second option:

1. Place the metal money in the water.
2. Directly in water, wipe the surface of the coin with baking soda.
3. Dipped in a liquid ammonia wipe the coin.
4. Once again, treat the coin with soda, rubbing the powder into the surface of the product.
5. Wash with running water and polish well.
   

Third option:

1. Pour one bottle of Coca-Cola into the bowl - select the volume for the number of objects( 0.5 is most suitable in most cases).
2. Throw the coins into this bowl and leave them there for the night.
3. In the morning, take your money out of Coca-Cola.
4. Rinse with running water so that they do not remain sticky.
5. Polish them with a soft cloth.

Fourth version of

Wipe contaminated products with hydrochloric acid solution, but not strongly concentrated. Thoroughly and gently dry.

Important! Remember, all these methods of cleaning coins at home are quite aggressive from a mechanical point of view, so there may be a small scratch on the surface.

Fifth version of

1. A more gentle option for cleaning - baby or household soap:
   Take one eighth of the bar per 1 liter of water.
2. Scrub the soap with a grater or dissolve it with a whole bar in the water. In the event that you chose the second option, the procedure will be much longer. Soak your coins in the prepared solution.
3. Hold them in the detergent for 3-10 hours. Determine the time based on the degree of contamination.
4. Lightly wipe with a soft brush - even an old toothache will do.
5. Once the coins start shining again, rinse with cool water and polish the entire surface with a dry rag.

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How to clean old coins?

Before you start cleaning the old expensive coins, be sure to find out their alloy from which they are made. This is what will be the determining criterion during the selection of the appropriate means, as well as the technology of pollution removal.

How do I clean gold?

In order to clean the coins at home, it was correct and safe, follow these steps:

1. Prepare a soapy solution, which consists of a child's or household soap.
2. For a short while, soak the coins, and then gently rub with your fingers.
3. Put the pan on the fire and heat it - the effect will be much better. But in this case, in no case can not boil.
4. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
5. Dry by placing coins between several soft tissues.

Important! Do not under any circumstances use brushes, and do not rub your coin even after washing is completed. Please note that the whole procedure can take up to 10 days.

How do I clean silver?

Method of cleaning the silver coin select, taking into account 2 important factors:

• how quickly and strongly oxidized metal;
• alloy test.
  

In order to wipe off dirt from high-sample products that show signs of strong oxidation:

1. Pour a small amount of ammonia into the bowl.
2. Put in it your precious products.
3. Keep in this condition for 1 hour.
4. Put between soft fabrics that absorb moisture well, and until the coins surface completely dry, leave them between them.

Important! Clean base products with special tools. Suitable, for example, "Trilon B".How to use it is indicated in the instructions on the package.

How to wash copper and bronze coins?

Bronze and copper are very unique metals. Their distinctive characteristics are the formation of a natural plaque, which has a dark brown color, and sometimes an almost black shade. It is this patina( patina) that indicates the real age of the coin, which is the determining factor during the evaluation of the product. In addition, the more homogeneous and equal this plaque, the nicer the coin itself looks.

Important! Do not try to clean the patina - this will reduce the cost of the coin, and can also damage the surface of the metal itself.

Dirt and dust accumulate on the surface of such products, and green spots may appear - they require removal. In order to do this qualitatively, but cleaning the coins at home did not become the reason for lowering the value of the items in your collection, follow these instructions:

1. Wash the coin under running cool water.
2. Gently wipe the table with 9% vinegar or citric acid.
3. Rinse your coins again with warm water.
4. Dry by wrapping in a soft cloth - do not rub them.

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Cleaning coins of the times of the USSR

Coins issued in the Soviet era, eventually evolved into interesting collections, neatly stored in numismatists. A lot of time has passed since their release, so they could change a lot. Without proper care, such money will lose all its value, cleaning the coins of the times of the USSR at home will help preserve remarkable specimens that are inextricably linked with history.

Means No.1

Chemical preparations, not having certain skills, are forbidden to use. But the mixture, which is obtained from liquid ammonia, toothpaste, and baking soda, will effectively cope with all the contaminants.

Important! You can immediately prepare a large amount of the product, only then, store it in a tightly closed container and, if necessary, apply a certain part to the surface of coins in need of cleaning.

Tool # 2

A solution of soda and water is also useful for removing a different degree of contamination. Coin in the resulting solution for several hours - until the metal is clean and shiny. After this, rinse and completely get rid of moisture.

Tool # 3

Another effective method of cleaning coins at home is to use half a teaspoon of citric acid per 1 glass of hot water. In this solution, place the coin for a few seconds, then remove, rinse and carefully wipe with a dry, soft cloth.

Important! Do not leave your precious product in citric acid for a long time, so as not to spoil the metal.

We hope that all our tips, which have been tested by more than one generation, will help you to clear your precious coins.