How to clean grime off

[Wm Hopkins]

I have a large number of current, circulated coins that relatives have
picked up during their travels. Nothing special just pocket change. How can
I clean the dirt and grime off so they're a little more presentable? Not
trying to pull anything funny, just going to put them in 2x2's and a 3-ring
binder. Some are bi-metallics and a couple look to be a copper alloy. I know
tarn-x type cleaners will make some alloys funky looking.

Thanks,

Bill

[Petronius]

"Wm Hopkins" <whopk...@mchsi.com> wrote in message
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Hot water & dishwashing liquid (Dawn is good) should do the trick.

[Robert Hairgrove]

I would recommend soaking them in some "extra-vergine" olive oil (yes,
the expensive stuff) for a few weeks. Keep like metals in a jar or
something, i.e. don't put silver and copper/bronze together in the same jar.

When you are done, you can rinse them in soap and water with your
fingers, rinse well and pat them dry. DON'T SCRUB THEM with a toothbrush
or anything, though, especially if they are in VF or better condition.

The reason for the expensive olive oil is that the cheap stuff contains
way more fatty acids (>2%) than the expensive oil (<0.5%).

[Wm Hopkins]

"Robert Hairgrove" <rhair...@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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Sounds good. Thanks for the suggestions.