I have a 1942 a 1943 & 1944 steel and a 1964 I am so glad I read the comments before trying any of these steps. I am not a collector these are just a few of the coins that my Grandpa had in his drawer. When he passed my Grandma gave me the coins he had aside from other coins. She said since I was always picking up pennies off the ground she thought I would like to have them. I was 22 I am now going on 56 by the sound of it I guess these pennies are worth something. Like I said no collector I just hung on to them because they were Grandpa's.
For sure Lisa, in your case I would see in the couns may have a premium and if they do leave those untouched by conservation, unless they are in danger of extream corrosion or turn out to be of little collector value. The safest method I covered in the video, and I still believe in this method to this day for copper coins is the olive oil rinsed with very hot water and gently dried. I have manyy coins I used this method on years back and they still look excellent. Ultimately, err on the side of caution as I state in the video and description and comments. I wish you good fortune on your coin collecting ventures and I think it quite thoughtful you've kept your grandfather's coins after all these years.
@@lisamiller8739 A steel penny weighs approx. 2.7 grams. The old copper pennies weigh around 3.1 grams and the zinc cents weigh 2.5 grams. If the 1944 error penny weighs over 2.8 grams, it's likely not an steel coin.
I have about 100 pennies that were in a cup holder that coffee was spilt on sitting there for years, black and very ditty, I clean them with lemon juice and salt, it seems to work better than vinegar!
I experimented with cleaning some 1943 steel pennies that were trashed already, so I threw them in a cup of Tarnex for 30 minutes and they came out awesome! This guy is a nut!
@@craigfrancis9861 There is a chemical named Bar Keeper's Friend that they sell in the store that comes in either powder or liquid form and they work better than vinegar, salt, and the olive oil seen in this video. The Bar Keeper's Friend takes all of the dirt off of the pennies and make them look really shiny like new. I would recommend you use this product. They sell Bar Keeper's Friend in stores like Target, Walmart, Home Depot, or any store where they sell cleaning supplies.
Numismatic are by far the organic definition of a humannass. Who wants an old dirty coin? "Hey it's a 900 year old coin but it's been cleaned so it's worthless." That's numi logic.
I've cleaned my dirty pocket change.i used distilled vinegar and salt,then kept it agitated. Then took to sink with vinegar still on coins added baking soda and rubbed.they look great. It's a joy to have clean change, not that black stuff.good luck with your coins.
Thanks. Great video. I’m new to collecting and I save my pocket change so that my granddaughter and I can check the coins out. I know now not to clean them before doing some research. At this point we just set aside anything older than 2000 or is in excellent circulated condition. The Olive Oil method seems to be a great, fairly non-destructive method for cleaning any coins that we determine are not rare. We will wash with water to date/ identify our coins if we have to. I didn’t know cleaning a coin devalues it. Thanks again..
i have entire bulks of coins mainly pennies, kinda just stashed away in the basement forgotten. ive been going thru them and its so cool finding overseas currencies and stuff
you have chocolate pennies now, acetone and a Q-tip seems to works better on copper because it dries off quick, PCGS & NGC can’t even tell as long as you get the grime off the edges, if you don’t know what you’re doing your best to get them clean professionally if they’re collectible.
I wanted to polish up a 2006 lucky penny I found in New York, so I tested 3 grimey wallet pennies with the salt+vinegar solution. Two of them (1982 and 2015) lost some of their grime but turned a horrible matte pinky color. The third, a 1972 one, lost some of its grime, but was hardly effected by the solution. So be careful guys!
Pennies that were minted up to the year 1982 are solid copper. All pennies after 1982 are copper plated zinc. This process only works on pure copper pennies.
I can't stand listening to this guy! I swear his diaper must be too tight. Since I'm already knocking the man I'll just say he's not much for brains either!🤢🤮
I took Extra Virgin Olive Oil and added some salt and Balsemic Vinegar and poured it over some fresh Arugula, spinach and baby kale. Top it off with some ripe tomatos.
Hey I tried something a while back using used motor oil and vinegar and it gave a really nice hue to the copper Step 1: clear the lacquer using vinegar or a very unaggressive paint striper Step 2: soak in used but not broken down motor oil for about 5-10 minutes ( keep time in mind for later step ) Step 3: wash of in some water and depending on time soaked use degreaser or break cleaner Step 4: to get rid of the smell it could produce use vinegar (I use corn syrup, both work), just dip it. If you choose to soak it in water and not degreaser I recommend lemon and orange peels which will make it smell real nice.
How do you get the nasty green oxidization off of old pennies, i have an 1888 and a 1909 that has so much oxidization on it, and I wanna know how to get that grime off
It's best to leave them as they are, but I have found that a light treating with the olive oil method, covered in this video, works wonders, and seems to be the only method that leaves the patina intact. Research on the coin first, your patina or oxidation on the coin could be acting as a protective barrier from further corrosion, so if the coin unidentifiable or desperately needs to be rescued, the olive oil method is the most gentle.
I had visisted two repital coin appraisers today. There is a new collector that was in the second store. She asked him why some of the exact same coins were being sold at two different prices. The lower priced coins were polished to a mirror shine. The more expensive ones were dirty. His reply was the owner cleaned them. Cleaning coins dramatically lowers its value. As a collectable which as you see. Depreciated their financial value. After the same appraiser/salesman helped me. I asked him if there is a safe way to clean dirty coins. He stated soak them in olive oil. After what he had told the collector. I am very nervous about coin cleaning. And am still not going to clean them.
By saying you choose that means that is your opinion I am doing a test right now myself on pennies that are pretty much worthless but I am putting peroxide pickle juice and salt all together in one with a few napkins in the jar to help rub off the smut let's see if that works
So from what I take use method 2 (vinegar and hydrogen peroxide) for somewhat better detail and to retain luster better and method 3 (olive oil) for better detail, and method 1 if the coin is extremely dirty
From a production viewpoint - I thought this was definitely one of the best and I have seen many. I thought your David Attenborough style voice over was excellent. I appreciate your sharing of ideas and you covered all the points. I have destroyed / maimed / injured too many coins trying to rebirth them. Your tips and demonstration confirm what I know now. Well done. Cheers done mate. GL & HD Ian
I cleaned my 1910 penny and it did remove the grease and stains. I cleaned it in an ionic cleaner which I know isn’t great but I’m not planning on selling it anytime soon. I wonder how much damage did I really do. The penny still has its patina just cleaned all the first and grime off it with soap and water in the ionizer. Did I really F up?
Yep ya did. You NEVER CLEAN COINS if you want value from them. You diminish the value by cleaning. That's why I cannot unferstand the point of this video without the most important information included. It's a shame that people will do as this fellow instructs.
I will never look at McDonalds the same way again after finding a mercury dime in my change, the boyfriend fought me in a barage of texts until buying it from me for $10.00 we still check our change for wheaties though. Great video!
Harsh cleaning can significantly lower it's value, while other, less intrusive methods, can leave the coins surface unharmed. Take note, in the video, the two methods were harsh methods, used on non-numismatically valued coins. The last method, was super gentle, and was able to leave the original patina intact, while gently lifting surface contaminants.
For those saying don't clean the coins it really depends on the WHY. I am making a penny table and tried the new and old looking coins. I prefer the uniform and sparkle you get from new coins. Also l have coins so dirty you can't see the beauty of the coin. I agree if you are collecting coins part of the intrigue is the weathering of the piece.
I take toothpaste and an old toothbrush. You can use a cotton swab if you're afraid of scratching. Lightly scrub. Rinse and check quit often. It seems to clean and buff on luster.
NotAStepBack .... Ya someone else said he like to ruining and mess up coins? 😲 hopes that's not true! Just sad 😥 if it is true! Because it's hard enough to find good coins!
I've always been told to never clean a coin that might have collecting value. That makes a lot of sense. BTW, the spoon you are using looks like a teaspoon. One tablespoon equals roughly three teaspoons.
@Elaphae - What you learned is absolutely right. NEVER clean any coin. Some people have lost a lot of money by cleaning coins, that no dealer or knowledgeable collector, will buy.
One can use as such, just be sure to research the coin you are experimenting on, be sure it does not have collector value to prevent damaging it. I hope this helps:)
This is an experiment, do your reasurch before testing on possibly valuable coins. I did check on the value of the coins used in the expeeiment before testing abd they were suitable for the methods used. I personally would only use the olive oil method fir copper only since it leave the oatina intact while removing grim and dirt and not scratching the metal. Thank you for checking out my video😸
I've read many of the comments to this video and am inclined to agree with the general consensus that coins should not be cleaned inasmuch as it severely diminishes their collector value. This being said, in the process of literally examining tens of thousands of pennies over the past several years I have occasionally come across some coins that were so heavily corroded that the date and mint mark were wholly or partial illegible. Such coins are already at the very bottom of the collectibility scale. How much, one might reasonably ask, would you pay for an encrusted coin with no visible date? Chances are that such a coin is a common date but on the off chance it is more desirable what is lost in salvaging a scare date "filler" coin? I think it reasonable to comment that while all collectors would obviously prefer the highest grade they can afford of a given scarce coin affordability is always an impediment to acquiring such pieces and a poor example of a hard to find item such as a 1914 D would as a matter of necessity be prefered over having an empty hole in their coin album.
THANKS COLLIN! CLEANING ANY OLDER COIN WILL DEVALUE HOW MUCH ITS WORTH PLUS YOUR MANIPULATING A COINS STATE FROM ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED MINTED STATE. I CAN SPOT A CLEANED COIN USED BY ANY METHOD A MILE AWAY. DO NOT CLEAN YOUR COINS!!!
Hello Shawn what kind of advice can you give me on the value of a 1985 d Jefferson nickel doubled die obverse / reverse with five steps uncirculated ? This coin there are no comps for it.
If you want to clean coins, make sure they are only normal coins that could be used for paying for things, and not valuable if you plan to sell them. Some coins are valuable. There are error coins and such you want to look out for. Typically, American coins having an S or a W on them go for more than a D, a P, or no letter. Keep these in mind, even if you don’t sell the coin, and please do your research. Also find a price chart.
I would think, being a user of acetone for paint removal etc which works Extremely well I'm those surfaces, would also be Extremely Damaging to any coin !
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By scrubbing your coins or by using the salt & vineger; you LOSE THE VALUE OF YOUR COINS! PLEASE NO ONE DO THIS IF YOU VALUE YOUR COINS! It will devalue your coins ☹️
I just tried your experiment. And your video is 2 thumbs down. First off, I used coins of no value to experiment from your video. The coins were clean but the color is like orange compared to the new coins that are presently circulating. Next, I tried a 1957 coin and even though it also became clean, its cleaner than the new circulating clean coins. It also has a harsh feel to touch. It definitely destroys the value of touch and sight.
do you think people in the future will collect coins ,stamps or sports stuff ? I think your video is kinda interesting ...yeah gave me som ideas wow on what else to use to clean dirty ole nasty cruddy rusty etc coins like the ones metal detectors find or treasure hunters find. on utube I saw this person throw them into machine that really cleans them real good but ....
HELP!! I'm a small time collector that acquires through change or bank rolls. I know that you DO NOT clean coins but I have a situation. I have a 1971 Memorial cent that the date looks strong and clearly like "1911". All of the features are strong and I want to get it authenticated and graded, I'm thinking a 60-64, but it has some kind of pocket gunk caked on both sides of the coin covering about a 1/3 of it. I want to get whatever the substance off before sending it. What do I do to assure the highest grade? Send it in as is? Clean it? Just this once? Try to gently rub the pocket gunk off? HELP!!!!!
I’m 16 year old girl who likes coins but I have a little ocd so I love cleaning now I found out that if I clean my coins they’ll be worth 1 cent but if I leave them like they are they could be worth a lot
What about using an ANGLE GRINDER, followed by drain cleaner and coke to thoroughly clean my most valuable coins? They are NOT pennies, (which your video description cautions about cleaning.) I just want to try to get double the coins face value and get rich!!!
I would prefer to use either the peroxide of the vinegar. The olive oil did not do as well to me. Much rather have a coin that have its original colour n less shine. But to each his own
Thank you immensely, regret not taking chemistry seriously. Can you use hydrogen peroxide on wheat pennies? Liked, how you showed seven zeroes nonchalantly with extreme coyness. Salute to you Sir, Couthed & #1st Class...
when you use vinegar use a tooth brush too..never let them stay in the vinegar long or any at all and just use the tooth brush too clean off ALWAYS USE CLEAR VINEGAR OR just find out the hard way like i did
Urgent announcement! Hi Everyone, I wanted to place this here to clear up any misunderstanding about the purpose of this video, as you if you watch the video through, and read the video description, I explain about not cleaning coins that have collector value, this text is pulled directly from the Video description, ((Please note, pennies that have collector value or that remain in their original pristine mint condition, should not be cleaned with these products!!)) If you are curious about potentially rescuing a coin br sure to research the coin you intend to experiment on, be sure it does not have collector value to prevent damaging it. I hope this helps:) I hope this helps clear up any potential misunderstand about what the video is promoting, have a happy healthy 2021:)
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I have a 1942 a 1943 & 1944 steel and a 1964 I am so glad I read the comments before trying any of these steps. I am not a collector these are just a few of the coins that my Grandpa had in his drawer. When he passed my Grandma gave me the coins he had aside from other coins. She said since I was always picking up pennies off the ground she thought I would like to have them. I was 22 I am now going on 56 by the sound of it I guess these pennies are worth something. Like I said no collector I just hung on to them because they were Grandpa's.
For sure Lisa, in your case I would see in the couns may have a premium and if they do leave those untouched by conservation, unless they are in danger of extream corrosion or turn out to be of little collector value.
The safest method I covered in the video, and I still believe in this method to this day for copper coins is the olive oil rinsed with very hot water and gently dried. I have manyy coins I used this method on years back and they still look excellent.
Ultimately, err on the side of caution as I state in the video and description and comments.
I wish you good fortune on your coin collecting ventures and I think it quite thoughtful you've kept your grandfather's coins after all these years.
YOU HAVE A 1944 STEEL PENNY? Are you sure? WOW!
@@HueMongussD yes
@@lisamiller8739 that's awesome!
@@lisamiller8739 A steel penny weighs approx. 2.7 grams. The old copper pennies weigh around 3.1 grams and the zinc cents weigh 2.5 grams. If the 1944 error penny weighs over 2.8 grams, it's likely not an steel coin.
I have about 100 pennies that were in a cup holder that coffee was spilt on sitting there for years, black and very ditty, I clean them with lemon juice and salt, it seems to work better than vinegar!
not good idea.
I experimented with cleaning some 1943 steel pennies that were trashed already, so I threw them in a cup of Tarnex for 30 minutes and they came out awesome! This guy is a nut!
Why would you even Risk "Cleaning" Pennies that are so Hard to find ?
@@annettecallihancountry_gir3519 1943 steel penny is a common coin. not that rare. The 1944 steel penny is extremely rare.
Of course collectors don't clean their coins, but as a jewelry artist I found this helpful, thanks.
Thanks this was really helpfu
@@craigfrancis9861 There is a chemical named Bar Keeper's Friend that they sell in the store that comes in either powder or liquid form and they work better than vinegar, salt, and the olive oil seen in this video. The Bar Keeper's Friend takes all of the dirt off of the pennies and make them look really shiny like new. I would recommend you use this product. They sell Bar Keeper's Friend in stores like Target, Walmart, Home Depot, or any store where they sell cleaning supplies.
Stfu
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Numismatic are by far the organic definition of a humannass. Who wants an old dirty coin? "Hey it's a 900 year old coin but it's been cleaned so it's worthless." That's numi logic.
At 4:39 when he clears his throat, he sounds like a villager in minecraft
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Hhahahhahahaha
MARQ_PORTHOS lol
Yo be cool
10/10
Bar keepers friend. Cleans copper pennies instantly
Vim has a finer grit.. worked great
I've cleaned my dirty pocket change.i used distilled vinegar and salt,then kept it agitated. Then took to sink with vinegar still on coins added baking soda and rubbed.they look great. It's a joy to have clean change, not that black stuff.good luck with your coins.
Thanks. Great video. I’m new to collecting and I save my pocket change so that my granddaughter and I can check the coins out. I know now not to clean them before doing some research. At this point we just set aside anything older than 2000 or is in excellent circulated condition. The Olive Oil method seems to be a great, fairly non-destructive method for cleaning any coins that we determine are not rare. We will wash with water to date/ identify our coins if we have to. I didn’t know cleaning a coin devalues it. Thanks again..
The guy has led you astray do not do it
They are more valuable covered in nasty than cleaned no matter how light the cleaning may seem
i have entire bulks of coins mainly pennies, kinda just stashed away in the basement forgotten. ive been going thru them and its so cool finding overseas currencies and stuff
you have chocolate pennies now, acetone and a Q-tip seems to works better on copper because it dries off quick, PCGS & NGC can’t even tell as long as you get the grime off the edges, if you don’t know what you’re doing your best to get them clean professionally if they’re collectible.
I like to sandblast my most valuable coins. Really puts a shine on them
lol good one!
Good one
😂😂😂💀 people might as well if they've already tried this bullshit 💅
Jeff Veron ... I am laughing out loud!!!! Thanks, I needed that!
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its the BOB ROSS of the coin world LOL. I KEPT waitng for you to say , HAPPY LITTLE COINS !!!
I wanted to polish up a 2006 lucky penny I found in New York, so I tested 3 grimey wallet pennies with the salt+vinegar solution.
Two of them (1982 and 2015) lost some of their grime but turned a horrible matte pinky color. The third, a 1972 one, lost some of its grime, but was hardly effected by the solution.
So be careful guys!
Pennies that were minted up to the year 1982 are solid copper. All pennies after 1982 are copper plated zinc. This process only works on pure copper pennies.
Try soaking in warm soapy water then dry and put into a tumbler with walnut media
@@DP-hy4vh they aren't solid copper, just 95%.
I can't stand listening to this guy! I swear his diaper must be too tight. Since I'm already knocking the man I'll just say he's not much for brains either!🤢🤮
Hi
Thank you so much for showing me how to clean the pennies you did a fantastic job
I took Extra Virgin Olive Oil and added some salt and Balsemic Vinegar and poured it over some fresh Arugula, spinach and baby kale. Top it off with some ripe tomatos.
Sounds delicious😋
You had me until Kale. Just can't seem to develop a taste for it.
Lol
Omg yes sir
Yummmm😆
Thank you sir! the first technique with vinegar worked instantly!
You are welcome friend, please feel free to try the other methods shown, but read my pinned comment to guide you in choosing the right coin to test.
@@MYGOLDCOIN101 is this coin worth certifying ? 1922 wheat penny, no mint
This was helpful!!
You gained a new subscriber!!
Glad to help, and thank you so much!
Yeah, very nice. Simple cleaning...i like it.i have a coin.1903 and 1907.american phiippine.coin.80.percent.silver coin.but its may collection.
This video should be titled:
"How to make sure your penny will only be worth 1 cent"
LOLL
😂😂😂😂
Unless u went through a old cash register like me and found some keepers
First, rule #1 never clean coins
Hahaha
Hey I tried something a while back using used motor oil and vinegar and it gave a really nice hue to the copper
Step 1: clear the lacquer using vinegar or a very unaggressive paint striper
Step 2: soak in used but not broken down motor oil for about 5-10 minutes ( keep time in mind for later step )
Step 3: wash of in some water and depending on time soaked use degreaser or break cleaner
Step 4: to get rid of the smell it could produce use vinegar (I use corn syrup, both work), just dip it. If you choose to soak it in water and not degreaser I recommend lemon and orange peels which will make it smell real nice.
What time I use degreaser or break cleaner?
Now thats chemistry!
00:29 - vinegar and salt
04:05 - vinegar and hydrogen peroxide
06:45 - olive oil and rubbing
How do you get the nasty green oxidization off of old pennies, i have an 1888 and a 1909 that has so much oxidization on it, and I wanna know how to get that grime off
It's best to leave them as they are, but I have found that a light treating with the olive oil method, covered in this video, works wonders, and seems to be the only method that leaves the patina intact.
Research on the coin first, your patina or oxidation on the coin could be acting as a protective barrier from further corrosion, so if the coin unidentifiable or desperately needs to be rescued, the olive oil method is the most gentle.
I had visisted two repital coin appraisers today. There is a new collector that was in the second store. She asked him why some of the exact same coins were being sold at two different prices. The lower priced coins were polished to a mirror shine. The more expensive ones were dirty. His reply was the owner cleaned them. Cleaning coins dramatically lowers its value. As a collectable which as you see. Depreciated their financial value. After the same appraiser/salesman helped me. I asked him if there is a safe way to clean dirty coins. He stated soak them in olive oil. After what he had told the collector. I am very nervous about coin cleaning. And am still not going to clean them.
You should never ever clean coins
I'm a germaphobe & the nastiness of crap on coins is disgusting. Literally, there is fecal matter on most,
@@bonjovirocks24 Fruits and vegetables has fecal matter. Including every thing else, people who. Do not wash their hands. After wiping their ass.
I have all wheat penny's but who do I sell it to or how can I find some one to sell them to
HOW MANY AND HOW MUCH
“ACROSST”....LMFAO!! Haven’t heard that in a while...use to tease my husband for the exact pronunciation. Gotta show him this one!😂🤣
I know ....It's not a word....I laugh every time also...
LMAOOOO
Also "rinze"
By saying you choose that means that is your opinion I am doing a test right now myself on pennies that are pretty much worthless but I am putting peroxide pickle juice and salt all together in one with a few napkins in the jar to help rub off the smut let's see if that works
Ahhhh that 1943 steel wheat penny at the beginning is worth like BIG 💰💵💸
Good
Ur video really.. Helpful hopefully.
Thanks
Thank you, it's a bit old, but I'm glad you still enjoyed. I would like to start having history based videos exploring hidden sites and lost landmarks
Taco Bell always giving me 1920s Pennies in my change
WHICH ONE ?
The oldest wheat penny I have is minted in 1919. Got it from the Taco Bell drive-thru.
The oldest wheat penny I have is a 1916-D and my oldest coin is a 1899 V-Nickel
The oldest wheat I’ve found is a 1911 d. My oldest coin is from 1846
well if you got it from a drive through its not minted lol smh @@candylove2015
So from what I take use method 2 (vinegar and hydrogen peroxide) for somewhat better detail and to retain luster better and method 3 (olive oil) for better detail, and method 1 if the coin is extremely dirty
From a production viewpoint - I thought this was definitely one of the best and I have seen many. I thought your David Attenborough style voice over was excellent. I appreciate your sharing of ideas and you covered all the points. I have destroyed / maimed / injured too many coins trying to rebirth them. Your tips and demonstration confirm what I know now. Well done. Cheers done mate. GL & HD Ian
Why, thank you very much. It's nice to get a cheerful comment every now and then.
Nicely put
Thanks mom! Haha
I cleaned my 1910 penny and it did remove the grease and stains. I cleaned it in an ionic cleaner which I know isn’t great but I’m not planning on selling it anytime soon. I wonder how much damage did I really do. The penny still has its patina just cleaned all the first and grime off it with soap and water in the ionizer. Did I really F up?
Yep ya did. You NEVER CLEAN COINS if you want value from them. You diminish the value by cleaning. That's why I cannot unferstand the point of this video without the most important information included. It's a shame that people will do as this fellow instructs.
I will never look at McDonalds the same way again after finding a mercury dime in my change, the boyfriend fought me in a barage of texts until buying it from me for $10.00 we still check our change for wheaties though. Great video!
They say not to clean your coins
Soap and water
Does cleaning devalue the coin?
Harsh cleaning can significantly lower it's value, while other, less intrusive methods, can leave the coins surface unharmed. Take note, in the video, the two methods were harsh methods, used on non-numismatically valued coins. The last method, was super gentle, and was able to leave the original patina intact, while gently lifting surface contaminants.
That was great!
Thanks Mr. Rodgers😁
your dum
Will it affect the value
I use Ketchup and Salt - Works like a Charm - on Copper 1 cent pieces.
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I have a chrome polish that I have used on coins from early 1800s. Takes the grime off and leaves the coin in it's original color
Best ever!
Would this work with nickel
Wow. All coin collectors say donot Clean the coins!
oh yeah, it will diminish the value of a penny
D. C. Idc i'm doing it anyway also my coins are going turquoise lmao
D. C. Also some of the ones that are dirty and turquoise were made in 2017
thanks dude your very helpfull
You're welcome, I hope you have an amazing week!
You should always clean your coins with barkeepers friend and a wire brush. For those stubborn stains you can use an angle grinder.
LOL!!!
yup. and smooth all the wrinkles out on a train track
Brilliant thank you
For those saying don't clean the coins it really depends on the WHY. I am making a penny table and tried the new and old looking coins. I prefer the uniform and sparkle you get from new coins. Also l have coins so dirty you can't see the beauty of the coin. I agree if you are collecting coins part of the intrigue is the weathering of the piece.
Get rolls of shiny new pennies from the bank.
Hello thanks for ur video u mention it down the materials so that we buy them to clean am a pennies collector thanks
Thank you, I just got my 1932 D quarter nice and clean! It was all rainbow looking before but I gots it looking brand new. Steel wool helps too! 😁
ILMMAO😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
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😭😭😭😭😭 Hope this is satire... hahaha
This guy is a friggen Bob Ross of coin cleaning
A 40 grit open coat grinder works wonders.😁
Lorenzo Maximo .... Ya why wait to destroy coins! 😲 .... Lol 😆
What do you do with a coin that you can't see date ( Found metal detecting caked with dirt and grime. )
How to contact you we have more coins that show him...
Hi, you said you'd like to contact me?
STOP BATHING ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Lol right
I take toothpaste and an old toothbrush. You can use a cotton swab if you're afraid of scratching. Lightly scrub. Rinse and check quit often. It seems to clean and buff on luster.
Me:cleans 1944 wheat penny with salt and vinegar
Gold coin 3 minutes later: oh yeah, don’t do that
That would absolutely ruin the gold coin...now its worth only gold amount
Michael Serby gold coin is the guy who made the video 😂
Wouldn't gold be fine i would not expect a weak acid like vinegar to touch gold
NotAStepBack .... Ya someone else said he like to ruining and mess up coins? 😲 hopes that's not true! Just sad 😥 if it is true! Because it's hard enough to find good coins!
@@bettyschneider5268 well it makes less valuable
I've always been told to never clean a coin that might have collecting value. That makes a lot of sense.
BTW, the spoon you are using looks like a teaspoon. One tablespoon equals roughly three teaspoons.
@Elaphae - What you learned is absolutely right. NEVER clean any coin. Some people have lost a lot of money by cleaning coins, that no dealer or knowledgeable collector, will buy.
Elaphae .... Yes never clean coins! I had to stop! 😲 he is an idiot people are saying he is messing up coins to get a kick out of it! Sick 😷
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2teaspoons = 1 tablespoon exactly
Does this knock down the money it would be worth
I was looking to watch a paint drying video. This will do.
Lololololololololol!!!...
@scott nyc I put them down, let the glue dry. then polish them.
Nice video. Thanks
Any one in 2025
Yep 😂
Same
Yes happy new year
This dude would be a good water aerobics teacher.
Good job! Not only did it get the grime off, but about 20-30% of the value too!
The lesson here - NEVER clean your coins!
lol right!
Robert Aviles wh6 does not the marker of the video tell people the coin is worthless or face value. I'll never clean a coin
i just cleaned a 1932 s quarter, 1916 d mercury dime, and a 1914 d penny, works great.
if you want to clean your coins this is how you do it...……...NEVER EVER CLEAN YOUR COINS..PERIOD
How much is a 1920 penny
i cleaned a 1943 copper penny with metal polisher and i feel great about that !
Tony Miller do you know how much those are worth $50,000!!!!!!
I know isnt it great !
Tony Miller did you ever sell it?
it was a joke id never clean that coin if i had it lol
Memphis Weyant is it really? I have a TON of pennies, at least 1/4th of it is 1940’s and before.
Can I use kosher salt?
One can use as such, just be sure to research the coin you are experimenting on, be sure it does not have collector value to prevent damaging it. I hope this helps:)
@@MYGOLDCOIN101 okay thank you
@@黒い影-j7x you're welcome:)
Can you use vinegar with out salt?
Yes u can it will ruin coins also
Will the value go down in prices, in pennies
Yes! He successfully made them worth a whopping one cent after cleaning them.
This is an experiment, do your reasurch before testing on possibly valuable coins. I did check on the value of the coins used in the expeeiment before testing abd they were suitable for the methods used.
I personally would only use the olive oil method fir copper only since it leave the oatina intact while removing grim and dirt and not scratching the metal.
Thank you for checking out my video😸
I've read many of the comments to this video and am inclined to agree with the general consensus that coins should not be cleaned inasmuch as it severely diminishes their collector value. This being said, in the process of literally examining tens of thousands of pennies over the past several years I have occasionally come across some coins that were so heavily corroded that the date and mint mark were wholly or partial illegible. Such coins are already at the very bottom of the collectibility scale. How much, one might reasonably ask, would you pay for an encrusted coin with no visible date? Chances are that such a coin is a common date but on the off chance it is more desirable what is lost in salvaging a scare date "filler" coin? I think it reasonable to comment that while all collectors would obviously prefer the highest grade they can afford of a given scarce coin affordability is always an impediment to acquiring such pieces and a poor example of a hard to find item such as a 1914 D would as a matter of necessity be prefered over having an empty hole in their coin album.
There are solutions that will temporarily 'reveal' the marks.
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What if the coin has a lot of green stuff on it and the date is not legible?
This is for epicandrew97. You can send your coin into PCGS and you can pay them to restore it!
@@lonniecaravello9728 I didn't know they restored, ty 4 advising.
Cool vid.
Thank you
THANKS COLLIN! CLEANING ANY OLDER COIN WILL DEVALUE HOW MUCH ITS WORTH PLUS YOUR MANIPULATING A COINS STATE FROM ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED MINTED STATE. I CAN SPOT A CLEANED COIN USED BY ANY METHOD A MILE AWAY. DO NOT CLEAN YOUR COINS!!!
Do you not comment back very bad manners as well
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These are well circulated and worn pennies. Most were worth $0.01. After cleaning, they are still worth $0.01.
Hello Shawn what kind of advice can you give me on the value of a 1985 d Jefferson nickel doubled die obverse / reverse with five steps uncirculated ? This coin there are no comps for it.
11:00 THATS A 1960 D SMALL DATE THATS RARE, YOU DEVALUED A RARE COIN
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My heart just broke
Is that a 1943 copper penny? That too is a very rare and valuable coin
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@@timothycasey9358 na it was steel
Very Good video.
Glad you liked it, its an old video and I've grown as a collector. I hope you have a great week!
If you want to clean coins, make sure they are only normal coins that could be used for paying for things, and not valuable if you plan to sell them. Some coins are valuable. There are error coins and such you want to look out for. Typically, American coins having an S or a W on them go for more than a D, a P, or no letter. Keep these in mind, even if you don’t sell the coin, and please do your research. Also find a price chart.
Where do you sale a error coins. I have a bunch but no out let
Why not clean the older ones? Theyre filthy
Just found a penny from 1839 how should I clean it?
Hey, sorry for the late reply, do you still have it, could you show what it looks like on a short video perhaps?
Acetone is the favored thing for getting rid of dirt and grime without affecting the metal of the coin.
If you put your coins in a Styrofoam cup.......your coins will get cleaned but the cup will disappear from the acetone.
I would think, being a user of acetone for paint removal etc which works Extremely well I'm those surfaces, would also be Extremely Damaging to any coin !
@@annettecallihancountry_gir3519 no, coins are metal and are not affected by acetone or xylene either.
The favored thing huh? According to who? You? Ok Bill Nye the science guy!
Interesante vídeo amigo gracias por compartir un abrazo buenas tardes 👏👏👍
Phrases borrowed from these sources:
3:16 "Give it a little swirl if ya like" - Bully pulling prank ("swirlie") using toilet on smaller kid.
6:29 "There's a lot much ..." - Donald Trump
6:42 "Alrighty then" - Jim Carrey
8:24 "Once you get all your items oiled and rubbed all that you want..." - Ho Instructions
8:31 "Turn on just a trickle, just a trickle of hot water..." Blues Clues
Oh I NEEDED that laugh today!!!
OK EVERYONE! The word of the day is "Take" - Pee Wees playhouse! And whatever you do, take your finger. "acrosst" the coin! 11:52. ROFLMBO. I don't smoke weed (any more) but can only imagine watching this if I did! This is pee your pants funny!
You are HYSTERICAL Don!
Thank you.
By scrubbing your coins or by using the salt & vineger; you LOSE THE VALUE OF YOUR COINS! PLEASE NO ONE DO THIS IF YOU VALUE YOUR COINS! It will devalue your coins ☹️
Oi lacey... Muito obrigado por sua explicação... Eu ia acabar danificado as minhas beijos minha amiga...
Very cool coin
I just tried your experiment. And your video is 2 thumbs down. First off, I used coins of no value to experiment from your video. The coins were clean but the color is like orange compared to the new coins that are presently circulating. Next, I tried a 1957 coin and even though it also became clean, its cleaner than the new circulating clean coins. It also has a harsh feel to touch. It definitely destroys the value of touch and sight.
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Ms. Postway wow.....
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I know this is a year old, but the description says explains your dumbass comment
Ms. Postway ....in a couple days the color should come back. worked for me
So long do it take for that
do you think people in the future will collect coins ,stamps or sports stuff ? I think your video is kinda interesting ...yeah gave me som ideas wow on what else to use to clean dirty ole nasty cruddy rusty etc coins like the ones metal detectors find or treasure hunters find. on utube I saw this person throw them into machine that really cleans them real good but ....
HELP!! I'm a small time collector that acquires through change or bank rolls. I know that you DO NOT clean coins but I have a situation. I have a 1971 Memorial cent that the date looks strong and clearly like "1911". All of the features are strong and I want to get it authenticated and graded, I'm thinking a 60-64, but it has some kind of pocket gunk caked on both sides of the coin covering about a 1/3 of it. I want to get whatever the substance off before sending it. What do I do to assure the highest grade? Send it in as is? Clean it? Just this once? Try to gently rub the pocket gunk off? HELP!!!!!
try and probably use a toothpick gently get rid of the gunk
First of all thank you however I have found that ashes work or eraser works 100%better
Don’t clean old pennies if you’re planning to sell them
I’m 16 year old girl who likes coins but I have a little ocd so I love cleaning now I found out that if I clean my coins they’ll be worth 1 cent but if I leave them like they are they could be worth a lot
great tips but really do you always talk like this it's like nails on a chalk board almost Mr Rogers!!! just a tip!
hear ya, I almost had to stop watching
correction, I bailed at 8:45
and the mouth smacking/sucking noise ... ugh.
I loved his voice. Picked up on the mr. Rogers vibe.
Horrible, should have just watched on mute.
NICE COIN 👍👍
What about using an ANGLE GRINDER, followed by drain cleaner and coke to thoroughly clean my most valuable coins? They are NOT pennies, (which your video description cautions about cleaning.) I just want to try to get double the coins face value and get rich!!!
Lye water!
I would prefer to use either the peroxide of the vinegar. The olive oil did not do as well to me. Much rather have a coin that have its original colour n less shine. But to each his own
When you realize he’s about to clean a one million dollar penny 🤦♂️
Thank you immensely, regret not taking chemistry seriously. Can you use hydrogen peroxide on wheat pennies? Liked, how you showed seven zeroes nonchalantly with extreme coyness. Salute to you Sir, Couthed & #1st Class...
Using the vinegar and salt it will leave it dull
I did it, and some of them were shinier. It just depends on the condition of the penny.
If thats the case, always use very, very light content of vinegar very light and use extra light virgin olive oil.
Buy mothers metal polish cream (if you plan not to sell the coins) and polish them with paper towel or any towel.
@@VorpalSpider69 no it don't the vinegar will take off the shine and leave it a dull red
@@ayersbiz6458 i won't clean a penny cause its copper
Can you clean silver the same way?
I would only try it on junk silver, not types with nymisnatic value and only the oil method shown in the last parts of the video.
YOU ARE NOT SUPOSSED TO CLEAN COINS....YOU CAN DAMAGE THEM AND THEIR VALUE.....IF ANY
Very true, but they are still worth one cent. Lol!
when you use vinegar use a tooth brush too..never let them stay in the vinegar long or any at all and just use the tooth brush too clean off
ALWAYS USE CLEAR VINEGAR OR just find out the hard way like i did
man the color in that makes it really worse...always use clear vin
just take a tooth brush and cut 1/2 the bristles length down and soak the that way
I wouldn't use any brush to clean coins. Use fingers lightly over the coin, the vinegar will do the rest.
I have a 1943 silver penny. How much is it worth?
Have you tried steam?
WOW! THIS SHOULD BE TITLED........ HOW TO DESTROY ANY VALUE YOU HAVE IN YOUR COINS...
Paige .... I know right! People are saying he likes to mess up coins he thinks it's funny! 😲 just sad 😥
Betty Schneider I’m not collecting them for the sake of value, just trying to clean it up to turn into jewelry.
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Triffty well not if you don’t live in the United States
@Triffty Read the laws more carefully, re-purposing coins for art or jewelry is perfectly legal.
It's not dirty enough does it work for the dirty ones ?? Like dark rusty ones ???????
Urgent announcement!
Hi Everyone, I wanted to place this here to clear up any misunderstanding about the purpose of this video, as you if you watch the video through, and read the video description, I explain about not cleaning coins that have collector value, this text is pulled directly from the Video description, ((Please note, pennies that have collector value or that remain in their original pristine mint condition, should not be cleaned with these products!!)) If you are curious about potentially rescuing a coin br sure to research the coin you intend to experiment on, be sure it does not have collector value to prevent damaging it. I hope this helps:)
I hope this helps clear up any potential misunderstand about what the video is promoting, have a happy healthy 2021:)
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@@pattilenz5503 Chill out. Gosh Damn.
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@@beaucoup6541 why don't you just venture over to see the coins as advertised right here on UA-cam?
Just check out the genres as they pass overhead. You might be surprised! Oh, and you might learn something, besides how to respect your elders..