3 Top methods of cleaning pennies
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2013
- Testing Two of the most popular penny cleaning methods and trying one of my own. ((Please note, pennies that have collector value or that remain in their original pristine mint condition, should not be cleaned with these products!!))
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The first cleaning will be with vinigar and salt, the second, with vinigar and hydrogen peroxide, and the lastly, with extra virgin olive oil.
I will be using three copper wheat pennys and one steel one, these coins carry collectors value, but they are a bit dirty so only the olive oil will be used. I will also be using some common pocket change for the other tests.
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At 4:39 when he clears his throat, he sounds like a villager in minecraft
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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 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.
This was helpful!!
You gained a new subscriber!!
Glad to help, and thank you so much!
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.
Thank you so much for showing me how to clean the pennies you did a fantastic job
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.
“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
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.
Olive oil is fantastic thank you so much.
thak you for sharing this
i found a all the way black penney it looked super old and its in the salt and viniger right now hopefuly its one of those really old pennys
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
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
Just subscribed, I’ve heard of used all these methods. Good information thank you for sharing!
@@pattilenz5503 why is it useless?
@@BrianClunie ai sent you a lengthy reply earlier. I am not seeing it posted
I hope it shows up.
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
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
God Bless you for sharing.Thank you.MeMe
Brilliant thank you
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
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!
Nice video. Thanks
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!
Bar keepers friend. Cleans copper pennies instantly
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
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.
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
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
00:29 - vinegar and salt
04:05 - vinegar and hydrogen peroxide
06:45 - olive oil and rubbing
🥊🥊🥊Thanks for the video.
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.
I use Ketchup and Salt - Works like a Charm - on Copper 1 cent pieces.
Obrigado Beth Barrlett .. vou limpar as minhas moedas dessa forma que você enviou e já me inscrevi em seu canal confere... Abraço
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!
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.
Interesante vídeo amigo gracias por compartir un abrazo buenas tardes 👏👏👍
thanks dude your very helpfull
You're welcome, I hope you have an amazing week!
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 ....
A 40 grit open coat grinder works wonders.😁
Lorenzo Maximo .... Ya why wait to destroy coins! 😲 .... Lol 😆
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
Very cool coin
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 😷
@@bettyschneider5268 ppl on
2teaspoons = 1 tablespoon exactly
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
Hello thanks for ur video u mention it down the materials so that we buy them to clean am a pennies collector thanks
Will this remove corrosion from a coin? I have lots of coins that will not register in a coin counter because of corrosion.
Would it help if you lined the bowl with aluminum foil?
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
Don’t clean old pennies if you’re planning to sell them
This dude would be a good water aerobics teacher.
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...
STOP BATHING ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Lol right
You can also put a slit in a tomato and stick your penny in there for a couple of days they clean up real good
very Nice video. Thank you. from: India (Gujrat)
Thank you.
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.
Your methods worked great for me! Thanks! I think stressing the container being glass is. Key! Cheers!
You just devalued your pennies.
I think they are still worth one cent each.
yup
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Holy shit! Thats amazing AF!
Does this work for other coins like nickels and dimes?
Can you use vinegar with out salt?
Yes u can it will ruin coins also
When you realize he’s about to clean a one million dollar penny 🤦♂️
Thanks.
Cool tips
The number one rule of coin collecting: NEVER attempt to clean a coin...
What do you do if you can’t make out the year due to white grime over the year
@@grcoon If it's mud or dirt, plain water could be used, but if the "white grime" is zinc erosion, it's basically worthless..."If a Lincoln Memorial penny has a date before 1982, it is made of 95% copper. If the date is 1983 or later, it is made of 97.5% zinc and plated with a thin copper coating. For pennies dated 1982, when both copper and zinc cents were made, and best way to determine their composition is to weigh them"...
What if it has a piece of shit on it?
@@dtyegyt Lick it off...
@OICU812 im just worried if i dont clean the coin - all the dirt on there will erode / damage the coin further ... any help / advice - would be much appreciated
hello mr. rodgers..try ketchup put a bit on each side and rub lightly with thumb and pointer finger. just as u did with olive oil...sigh thank you i enjoyed watching and listening to the paint dry :) thanks
I did that with an indian head penny and it destroyed the penny. NEVER clean an old coin. It devalues them instantly.
Thank you this helped me a lot
its the BOB ROSS of the coin world LOL. I KEPT waitng for you to say , HAPPY LITTLE COINS !!!
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 swear to god this is daily dose of internet
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.
thank you
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
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!
Great video
Nice video ❤
I know nothing about coins but I found it curious you didn't do anything to neutralize the chemical interaction experiments but you did rinse the oil; a substance benign to the metal.
Leo Malino during the past month after testing other types of oils, it turns out that rinsing oil from the coins with very hot water causes the oil to act as a sealant, protecting the coin from further oxidation and lack luster. Peanut oil has also yielded good results. The trick is to use heat when removing the oils, the patina will stay intact. The coins I applied the oil methods to are still looking as nice as the day they were conserved.
So, oil them lightly, let the oil sit for a few minutes, run with HOT water, and pat dry, or air dry if the coin is of a better grade.
Thank you for your quite valid question.
Leo Malino I had to watch this video for the same reason I slow down and rubberneck going past a bad accident!
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
Listening to this was like listening to Bob Ross teach us how to clean a coin, happy little coins
Yes, one of my inspirations.
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.
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
I though they said never to clean coins
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
I found some change walking home from work found a 1964 penny its pretty brown but its not dirty maybe just fine?
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.
Video outdated: Penny exploded
totally worked with the oil!! I found a 2003 penny! my birth year!
Good video!!!!!!😊
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.
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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!
nice display! I find that NevRDull works alot faster, but maybe much more abrasive. Thanks for the tips...
Your welcome, and thank you for checking out my video. I will have some fresh material uploading soon.
Can i send them out for grading with out coming back cleaned?
Nonprofessional WOULD EVER CLEAN A COIN
.. NOR WOULD THEY TELL YOU TO DO IT YOURSELF!!!
if you want to clean your coins this is how you do it...……...NEVER EVER CLEAN YOUR COINS..PERIOD
"Tap it jently, then flip it and tap again..."
Jimmy Bob Bojangle ..... Lol 😆 ya then just keep taping until you see no markings or picture! Then throw in trash 🗑
That's what she said.
How to use olive oil for cleaning was excellent, I did not know that.
Fantastic
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!
Ketchup works very good......but I wouldn't try cleaning any coins that are collectable.
Very well. Jesus, didn't anyone go to school?
liked! thanks for sharing, very helpful
Is it safe to use Diet Coke and backing soda mixture to clean coins how long will it need to soak?
I was just gonna do this to my coins (BUT) decided to check the comments 😵🕵I guess I'll leave my coins just the way they are
Why? I don't get it why did you not clean it?
•onion bread tuber• value crash when you clean coins with chemical substance
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.
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!
Do you have to scrub the coins?