RS Home Designers. By Katie Holdefehr Updated February 05, Save FB Tweet More. Salt White vinegar or fresh lemon juice Shallow plastic container Cloth or paper towel Baking soda optional Toothbrush optional Dishwashing liquid optional. In a jar, combine one cup vinegar or lemon juice and 1 tablespoon salt.
Stir until the salt is dissolved. Pour the solution into the plastic container. There should be enough liquid that pennies lying flat on the bottom of the container will be fully submerged if not, add more liquid. Add the coins in a single layer, so none of the coins are touching.
Wait 15 minutes. Let the coin dry on your soft towel or cloth. Do not rub the coin, as you could damage it with the fibers of the cloth.
Simply let the coin air dry. Pour your distilled white vinegar into your shallow bowl. There should be enough vinegar to completely cover your coins. Gently place your coin or coins into the vinegar. Let your coins sit for at least 30 minutes. If your coins are especially dirty, you can let them set in the vinegar overnight. Remove the coins from the vinegar and gently rinse with distilled water. Remember to use distilled water, not tap water!
While it may not look pretty, the surface under the toning still contains the reflective quality known as mint lustre. Cleaning products will not only remove the lustre, but will add tiny scratches and fibres that will render the coin worthless.
If you are truly concerned about the condition of a coin, contact a professional coin dealer or conservator for advice on your best options. Storing coins If you purchase proof or uncirculated coins, keep them in their protective folders or capsules. Collectors of just about anything know the special value that objects have when they are kept in their original packaging.
Coins are no exception to this, not just because the packaging makes them stand apart from loose coins, but their containers also protect them from being exposed to the elements and suffering from damage over time.
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