Really entertaining to see viewers ways of cleaning. And nice to see you've had your mop trimmed. As I mentioned I clean my coins using Luke warm water with baby shampoo and a chamois cloth. But not a toothbrush. I used it on a silver coin that was in dire need of a clean. Soaking the coin took a minute of soaking and a gentle rub then repeated and this was advice from a coin expert 😉
Great video, for me when I was experimenting on cleaning my British pennies for removing patina, the best results with the minimum effort is to soak in 1/4cup of vinegar with 1tsp of salt for 5mins (soak longer if need to), you can soak 4 pennies in a 5" or 12.5cm bowl, and you will have nice copper colored pennies, change vinegar solution when it turns blueish green. I found that the pre-1925 pennies are harder to clean, I believe its because the copper content is 95%, while the post-1924 (1925-1963) they are made from 95.5% copper to minimize ghosting of King George V pennies.
Your 1900 Penny Cleaning With BRASSO was the Best Cleaner, however using a toothbrush destroyed the Metallic Shine Coating, If you had of used a CHUX Cleaning Cloth with Brasso, you would have resulted in a High Shine Finish. For Silver Coins I use SILVO and CHUX Cleaning Cloth for the same High Shine Result.
Thanks for trying the eraser. I guess it all comes down to the hardness of the eraser and the amount of time spent rubbing ☺️ I just prefer the bronze colour that it produces, rather than the hideous copper colour of many chemicals. And it is excellent if you just want to quickly read a dull date or mint mark. Loved the video👍 Best of luck, Christopher ✌️
There is a less strenuous way to clean copper coins by using a barrelling machine with metal pins and a supplied soap.The results can be varied by using different lengths of time running the barrelling.The initial outlay is offset by the amount of coins you can clean at any one time.I use mine for dug up coins for displays for the farmers on who's fields I detect.
I use an electric toothbrush 🤣🤣 vinegar works best just leaving the coin in there for 30 mins, no scrubbing needed n no salt scratches. Might take a few dips if you want perfection but no effort needed 👍 great fun these vids
Some good results from the various household products you used. Similarly I have tried Bicarb cream & lemon 🍋 which has worked really well for me. Great stuff Christopher & BCC 👍🏻
The older pre-decimal copper coins are hard to clean, so I just leave them as be. Cupro-nickel coins and the bi-metallic £2 coins, usually buff up well with an eraser, and it can remove toning. Sometimes just a microfibre cloth will do the job. I've tried a (hot) watered down solution of white vinegar and salt, which I leave for 30 minutes. This though can affect the copper content of the coin and turn it a bit pink! 😁
Respectfully, the bicarb and water ratios may have been a little off in your demo. I create a paste with the bicarb and gently rub with a cloth. No scrubbing with a toothbrush necessary. Thanks for giving it a go anyway. Loved seeing all the results -- giving us more options for cleaning in the future!
I think I preferred the eraser result; it looked more 'natural' for want of a better word and one I haven't heard of before. Plus it's the least smelly!
White spirit and talcum powder mixture applied with a cotton bud then polished with a microfibre cloth. The cloth looks the same colour as your fingertips after you have finished one of your coin hunts. 😱😜
I think the salt & vinegar works really well. I've watched one of your coin-tuber friends did a similar thin with a dirty 50p, & they left it in vinegar over night. I think work ok.
Have you ever tried cleaning copper/bronze pennies with hydrochloric/muriatic acid? It did work as it did returned to its natural reddish colour and removed most of the corrosions in the coin. However, I would not recommend it on zinc coins as it would highly react with the acid leaving a dangerous smell of acid that would probably suffocate a person and would destroy the coin entirely.
I actually done this on a 1902 penny, used a metal polish similar to auto sol and buffed it after to a highly polished copper surface. I actually keep it in mybl wallet so that I'm never totally skint lol
Another great video, I really enjoyed seeing how different the cleaning methods worked. If you make another cleaning video, may I suggest using some Elbow Grease? You can buy it from the likes of B&M and Home Bargains for about £1. Speak soon! 👏😊
1902 AD was the last phoenix event. A real piece of scrubbed/hidden history. The Great seal of the USA used to be a phoenix until the 1902 event, then it was quietly changed to an eagle! After 1902 all your present day fortune 500 companies emerged! A terrible earthly/destructive event occurred back then. Next phoenix event is due 16th May 2040 AD and the last will be 2178 AD. This set of numbers [2178] are the only ones which can't be reduced to zero. It helps to leave the coin to soak first before the physical cleaning.
@@BritanniaCoinCompany- I'm an army brat (and spent a bit of time in uniform myself) and grew up around the smell of Brasso. Maybe that's why I like it 😃😃
You didn't try my last suggestion. I used this method to clean a collection of current coins before giving them to a nephew to go with his toy till the benefits are clean, cheap, no scrubbing and bulk. Try on some 1p and 5p coins. Tub with salt, clear distilled vinegar and boiled water. Leave for 5 mins and spread on a t towel to dry.
An interesting experiment would be vinegar and baking soda. This should liberate loads of oxygen and have a similar effect to Hydrogen Peroxide (Bleach)
On the subject of cleaning coins : coins are struck using new, clean and shiny metal. Some are even sold at a premium (proof) because of the absence of scratchers and dirt. I have always cleaned my coins with a metal polish before putting them into a collectors album. Without trying to be too gross if you found a Kew Gardens in a pile of 🐕💩, would you at least wash it with soap and water?🤔
You can do with your coins as you see fit I totally agree if you like clean and shiny coins in your album go for it. I'd definitely have to think about what to do with a Poo Gardens.... I mean Kew Gardens 🤣🤣🤣 -CC
You should of used Tesco's own brown sauce because if it can take the skin off the roof of my mouth then it should of cleaned your coin with no problems lol
And later Christopher will clean your Mouldy shower tray and unblock the sink.lol🤪 Iif we see you with a cigarette hanging from your mouth and Curlers in your hair we know there Is a recession on the way 😭 Well presented ( brown sauce contains multiple types of vinegar.) Take care ☀️
Hahahaha! Not so much with this video because they were incredibly common coins with little or no value. We too recommend you don't clean your coins 😁👍 -CC
Good morning Christopher. Try using Sterident tablets (for dentures) in water. It should be soaked for a couple a hours and the results are striking. Kiwi19 🇳🇿
@@BritanniaCoinCompany Even common coins are collectable to someone, even if the coin has no real monetary value. Cleaning coins is just a bad idea regardless.
Really entertaining to see viewers ways of cleaning. And nice to see you've had your mop trimmed. As I mentioned I clean my coins using Luke warm water with baby shampoo and a chamois cloth. But not a toothbrush. I used it on a silver coin that was in dire need of a clean. Soaking the coin took a minute of soaking and a gentle rub then repeated and this was advice from a coin expert 😉
Oh that's a good idea! -CC
I’m going to do that because I do coin cleaning
Great video, for me when I was experimenting on cleaning my British pennies for removing patina, the best results with the minimum effort is to soak in 1/4cup of vinegar with 1tsp of salt for 5mins (soak longer if need to), you can soak 4 pennies in a 5" or 12.5cm bowl, and you will have nice copper colored pennies, change vinegar solution when it turns blueish green. I found that the pre-1925 pennies are harder to clean, I believe its because the copper content is 95%, while the post-1924 (1925-1963) they are made from 95.5% copper to minimize ghosting of King George V pennies.
Thanks for the suggestion -CC
Your 1900 Penny Cleaning With BRASSO was the Best Cleaner, however using a toothbrush destroyed the Metallic Shine Coating, If you had of used a CHUX Cleaning Cloth with Brasso, you would have resulted in a High Shine Finish. For Silver Coins I use SILVO and CHUX Cleaning Cloth for the same High Shine Result.
Thanks for trying the eraser.
I guess it all comes down to the hardness of the eraser and the amount of time spent rubbing ☺️
I just prefer the bronze colour that it produces, rather than the hideous copper colour of many chemicals.
And it is excellent if you just want to quickly read a dull date or mint mark.
Loved the video👍
Best of luck, Christopher ✌️
Thank you for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC
There is a less strenuous way to clean copper coins by using a barrelling machine with metal pins and a supplied soap.The results can be varied by using different lengths of time running the barrelling.The initial outlay is offset by the amount of coins you can clean at any one time.I use mine for dug up coins for displays for the farmers on who's fields I detect.
Oh that sounds interesting! -CC
I use an electric toothbrush 🤣🤣 vinegar works best just leaving the coin in there for 30 mins, no scrubbing needed n no salt scratches. Might take a few dips if you want perfection but no effort needed 👍 great fun these vids
Oh cool, we might have to try a soaking video in the future then -CC
Some good results from the various household products you used.
Similarly I have tried Bicarb cream & lemon 🍋 which has worked really well for me.
Great stuff Christopher & BCC 👍🏻
Thanks! It was rather interesting to see the results -CC
The older pre-decimal copper coins are hard to clean, so I just leave them as be. Cupro-nickel coins and the bi-metallic £2 coins, usually buff up well with an eraser, and it can remove toning. Sometimes just a microfibre cloth will do the job. I've tried a (hot) watered down solution of white vinegar and salt, which I leave for 30 minutes. This though can affect the copper content of the coin and turn it a bit pink! 😁
Some interesting suggestions perhaps we will return to the topic later in the year -CC
Respectfully, the bicarb and water ratios may have been a little off in your demo. I create a paste with the bicarb and gently rub with a cloth. No scrubbing with a toothbrush necessary. Thanks for giving it a go anyway. Loved seeing all the results -- giving us more options for cleaning in the future!
Yes I added a bit more bicarb perhaps I needed a bit more than that, thank you for the suggestion though 😁👍 -CC
I like the salt & lemon, even though salt is very abrasive brown sauce was good as well.That Brasso looked vile👌👍
The brown sauce was so much better than I thought it would be! Yes the Brasso was pretty bad to use haha! -CC
Hands that do dishes.....I have washed coins in fairy and warm water or my fav recipe is just a baby wipes. Never those old pennies 😱👍😎🍀
Thanks for the suggestions 😁👍 -CC
I think I preferred the eraser result; it looked more 'natural' for want of a better word and one I haven't heard of before. Plus it's the least smelly!
Yes not as harsh as other methods. You are correct the smell isn't as bad either 🤣 -CC
White spirit and talcum powder mixture applied with a cotton bud then polished with a microfibre cloth. The cloth looks the same colour as your fingertips after you have finished one of your coin hunts. 😱😜
Oh! Now there is an idea -CC
I think the salt & vinegar works really well. I've watched one of your coin-tuber friends did a similar thin with a dirty 50p, & they left it in vinegar over night. I think work ok.
It was quite the transformation! -CC
Have you ever tried cleaning copper/bronze pennies with hydrochloric/muriatic acid? It did work as it did returned to its natural reddish colour and removed most of the corrosions in the coin. However, I would not recommend it on zinc coins as it would highly react with the acid leaving a dangerous smell of acid that would probably suffocate a person and would destroy the coin entirely.
I actually done this on a 1902 penny, used a metal polish similar to auto sol and buffed it after to a highly polished copper surface. I actually keep it in mybl wallet so that I'm never totally skint lol
Oh cool! Imagine trying to use that in a shop haha! -CC
Another great video, I really enjoyed seeing how different the cleaning methods worked.
If you make another cleaning video, may I suggest using some Elbow Grease? You can buy it from the likes of B&M and Home Bargains for about £1.
Speak soon! 👏😊
🤣🤣🤣 -CC
Great video many thanks. Will you do a video on your stall at coin fairs?
Thank you! That is something we are wanting to do in the future yes -CC
1902 AD was the last phoenix event. A real piece of scrubbed/hidden history.
The Great seal of the USA used to be a phoenix until the 1902 event, then it was quietly changed to an eagle!
After 1902 all your present day fortune 500 companies emerged!
A terrible earthly/destructive event occurred back then. Next phoenix event is due 16th May 2040 AD and the last will be 2178 AD. This set of numbers [2178] are the only ones which can't be reduced to zero.
It helps to leave the coin to soak first before the physical cleaning.
I love the BCC soundtrack so 1980s :)
🤣🤣🤣 -CC
Grease would work well because it lifts dirt and is a lubricant so no damage from scrubbing
Could you please recommend cleaning solutions for corroded green copper pennies and silver without losing their value?
I’d say a good rubber on a non copper coin is more effective and has the benefit of not damaging the coin 👏
Yes the rubber was a bit more forgiving being so much less abrasive 😁👍 -CC
I never knew anyone who didn't like the smell of Brasso 😃
Really? I was not a fan 🤣🤣🤣 -CC
@@BritanniaCoinCompany- I'm an army brat (and spent a bit of time in uniform myself) and grew up around the smell of Brasso. Maybe that's why I like it 😃😃
What would you recommend to wipe coins clean with before you put them in coin cases
If you don't want to damage coins then don't clean them is the best advice - CC
You didn't try my last suggestion. I used this method to clean a collection of current coins before giving them to a nephew to go with his toy till the benefits are clean, cheap, no scrubbing and bulk. Try on some 1p and 5p coins. Tub with salt, clear distilled vinegar and boiled water. Leave for 5 mins and spread on a t towel to dry.
Thank you for the suggestion we had quite a few we didn't get around to in this video. If we come back to it though we can try more 👍 -CC
An interesting experiment would be vinegar and baking soda. This should liberate loads of oxygen and have a similar effect to Hydrogen Peroxide (Bleach)
Oh that's an interesting idea! Perhaps next time I'll try that then 👍 -CC
On the subject of cleaning coins : coins are struck using new, clean and shiny metal. Some are even sold at a premium (proof) because of the absence of scratchers and dirt. I have always cleaned my coins with a metal polish before putting them into a collectors album. Without trying to be too gross if you found a Kew Gardens in a pile of 🐕💩, would you at least wash it with soap and water?🤔
You can do with your coins as you see fit I totally agree if you like clean and shiny coins in your album go for it. I'd definitely have to think about what to do with a Poo Gardens.... I mean Kew Gardens 🤣🤣🤣 -CC
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You should of used Tesco's own brown sauce because if it can take the skin off the roof of my mouth then it should of cleaned your coin with no problems lol
😂😂😂
Hahahaha! Maybe I'll have to do a brown sauce brand cleaning competition 🤣 -CC
Autosol brass polish is the best
And later Christopher will clean your
Mouldy shower tray and unblock the sink.lol🤪
Iif we see you with a cigarette hanging from your mouth and
Curlers in your hair we know there
Is a recession on the way 😭
Well presented ( brown sauce contains multiple types of vinegar.)
Take care ☀️
🤣🤣🤣 Thank you -CC
A good stiff wire brush and brick acid is the way to go.
That sounds extreme hahaha! -CC
@@BritanniaCoinCompany Not funny - Could be disastrous!
Lemon and salt seems to be the best but really I would not clean any of mine lol
Agreed! -CC
Frisson always works
What is frisson sorry? -CC
Well good thing those pennies were not kew gardens!
Hahahaha! I would definitely not be cleaning a Kew Gardens 50p 🤣 -CC
i use sudocream it works great
That's not one I've heard of before -CC
Try Talapia Hot Sauce (Mexican Brand)
Has Fast Orange been tested. Heard that works
How often did you grind your teeth cleaning coins? I know so many dont recommend it!
Hahahaha! Not so much with this video because they were incredibly common coins with little or no value. We too recommend you don't clean your coins 😁👍 -CC
Autosul Crome polish
That's a good suggestion 😁👍 -CC
Cleaning coins is a No No for me. save the Salt & Vinegar for your Fish & Chips 🐟🍟 👍
Agreed! Although I only have vinegar on my fish and chips 🤣 -CC
I’ll pass on cleaning, I think.🤔
Agreed! Nice to see the transformation on some very common old coins though -CC
Good morning Christopher. Try using Sterident tablets (for dentures) in water. It should be soaked for a couple a hours and the results are striking. Kiwi19 🇳🇿
Oh that is a good suggestion! I will add it to the list haha! -CC
📽️👍👍👍👍💪
Thank you 😁👍 -CC
If you have to use a toothbrush make sure its not yours
I certainly did haha! -CC
It's not dirt you are removing, you are removing tarnish.
I don't clean my coins
Me too. It's always a bit of fun to see the result though on coins that are so common 😁👍 -CC
The brush don't half taste horrible when you clean your teeth, though, don't it.
I am sure it would 🤣 -CC
I use toothpaste and use my fingers .
Neat! -CC
This video made me cringe. Only clean a coin if you cannot identify the coin.
I'd agree cleaning coins isn't good Numismatically that's why all the coins cleaned were very common with no collectible value 😁👍 -CC
@@BritanniaCoinCompany Even common coins are collectable to someone, even if the coin has no real monetary value. Cleaning coins is just a bad idea regardless.