How To Clean Coins - With Household Products

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[@NIFC.KING2022]

Shocking, I never thought I see the day Christopher cleaned coins 🤯 Personally, I've heard that a pencil eraser, a good amount of elbow grease and a microfiber cloth work pretty well.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahahaha! It was actually quite therapeutic but reserved only for the most common coins 🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

I LOVE ,EVERYTHING BRITISH.

[@bonniekleiber9699]

I love your voice And your information And also just made me laugh sometimes Good job

[@roryfletcher3156]

Again I love the contextual history hooks.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thanks 😁👍 -CC

[@random_clipz2064]

Well done to the winner of the give away and great to see the best ways of cleaning your coins keep it up Christopher

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you 😁👍 -CC

[@andy2950]

Said it before..... A good quality lead pencil eraser is all you need. No chemicals, no liquids, just light friction. Not the quickest, but removes only dirt, grime, and crud. Perfect for those of us who collect circulated coins for our date runs.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thanks for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@jabbertwardy]

Decades ago as a child I seem to remember cleaning some US pennies with salt and lemon juice. Wild that it works so much better than other products! I wonder if a bath of acidic liquid would work without the abrasion of a cloth or brush, perhaps with some gentle agitation 🤔

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Yes it was such a difference compared to the other 4! -CC

[@ruthwilson1936]

Love the dry humour!

[@salishseaquest7952]

Great one-liners throughout! Warm water and baking soda applied with a soft cloth does the coin cleaning trick for me...but only the non-value ones.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh thanks for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@nigelbryant1743]

i found that T-cut is the best product for cleaning coins, just dont let it dry, gives a nice cleaned but also lightly polished look, without damaging the coin, have also used it on the modern coins we have now in the UK, and they dont look much different to new coins,

[@purplefairy1]

Amitr98 congratulations! 🥳 closed my eyes Christopher cleaning coins 😂💜🧚‍♀️

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 --CC

[@brucejensen3081]

I think the idea of Vaseline is that you can soak the coin in it to soften the grot. Then use something like white spirit to remove the Vaseline. On a problem free coin it might be ok, if there is a problem, liking greening copper, it will make it worse

[@pamelabrooke5291]

Congratulations to the winner. Well done!!

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@bendagmar2492]

Christopher turned into the real civil engineer with that hardhat🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@finncollectscoins7464]

I've used salt and malt vinegar that works really well and coke works really well to

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh interesting combination thanks! -CC

[@roryfletcher3156]

Love your deadpan humour.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahaha! The whole video was supposed to be a bit tongue in cheek as we don't really think people should clean coins 🤣👍 -CC

[@janetstanland2015]

Ha ha Christopher, you really gave yourself a workout didn’t you! Poor old coins 💜

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahaha and an interesting smell 🤣 -CC

[@DanielTHFC10]

The pink stuff works really well for me when I clean 1 and 2 pence coins

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@alfiejones7429]

Never thought I’d see Christopher cleaning coins 😂 , I think we’ve all cleaned a coin we wish we didn’t or didn’t know cleaning it would lower the value (myself included 🙁)

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahaha! I did rather enjoy it 🤣 -CC

[@mackemmoolah]

Loved the humour throughout this 😂😂 Just glad you didn't use a 1919 KN! 😁

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahaha! Thank you -CC

[@rjcoins970]

I thought at first you had misposted this a few days early 😉🤣 Almost on par with the spaghetti tree 👍

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahahaha! -CC

[@user-tg7zg1bp7p]

I use Silvo for Silver Coins and Brasso for Copper and Brass Coins Works Best for Luster Shine!

[@mastertemple]

Amazing video again BCC if I need to clean coins I get a bungle failing that paraffin is apparently good but dangerous. A paper washing up bowl may go well when I wash my paper plate 🤣🤣 happy days CC I really look forward to these vids 👏👍🥋

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahahaha thank you 🤣🤣🤣👍 -CC

[@ian.s424]

Congratulations Amitr98 🏆👍

[@rogeroneill1539]

If you have mild corrosion on coins then you could try steeping them in WD40 overnight (or longer). Tomato sauce may work to get the crud off but it imparts a pinkish tinge to copper coins which does not bode well for long term stability. Lemon juice (or any acid) would need to be rinsed for at least as long as it was applied or it may just encourage greening.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh some interesting suggestions there thank you! -CC

[@elliottprice6084]

Well well Mr Christopher, cleaning coins?? I never thought I'd see the day. But at least you are knowledgeable and sensible and don't do this on a whim. I have cleaned a couple of my silver coins that were covered in a horrible black stuff. I used Johnson's Baby shampoo, luke warm water and a chamois leather cloth. Fear not, i did not do this without some input from a coin expert. And when I took the coins back, the coin expert said the coins looked beautiful, so I was very pleased. To clean the coins, I mixed a small amount of shampoo in half a bowl of luke warm water, left the coin in for 30 seconds and then wiped them gently with the chamois. I never use a toothbrush to clean coins as I feel I would damage coins, but if you would like to see the coins I cleaned, let me know. And I loved your commentary 😉

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahaha! Thank you for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@sunitikale5928]

Delicious humor and Diligence ..☺️

[@c10zane]

Haven't done this but for a mildly dirty coin buffing compound and a buffing pad ***they make small ones that attach to a drill*** would probably work great

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Yes that would probably do the trick! -CC

[@murlbailer3755]

Ty Christopher.🐎🌻✌️

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@shockwave-zv7fh]

I've used malt vinegar in the past, to clean 2p pieces for a table top design

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh thank you for the suggestion -CC

[@RCBuildaholic001]

Might I suggest parchment paper or wax paper under the coins while you scrub, just a suggestion. What about 1700s copper half Pennies? I have dozens I have found metal detecting but I want to clean them to discover what they are in some cases. To finish off any coins I do clean I use Renaissance Wax from the UK.

[@PhilileMbuli-uc1ll]

WOOOW COOL!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@roryfletcher3156]

You missed: boiling water, clear distilled vinegar and table salt. A quick soak and leave to dry. No scrubbing required. Also easy to do in bulk.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thanks for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@KatarinaS.]

Ratios?

[@QuarkTheMagnificent]

I understand cola is quite good for steeping dirty coins in - the dual affect of acidity and bubbles - it is also said to work quite well as a loo cleaner!

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Loo cleaner as well hahaha! Imagine someone going to use that loo without knowing you were cleaning it with coke 🤣 -CC

[@QuarkTheMagnificent]

@@BritanniaCoinCompany yes it would be a rather grim discovery if the visitor was not aware!

[@wsbill14224]

I have a 1920 standing liberty quarter that I soaked in vinegar then gently cleaned with a q-tip soaked in more vinegar. It left no marks at all and now I have a nice even finish and the date can be barely seen under bright light and magnification as it's quite worn. From 1925 forward the dates were recessed so they wouldn't wear off so fast. If I hadn't given it a bath I wouldn't know the date. We live in the real world and some coins NEED to be cleaned. My coin is still worth about 3 bucks and it looks much nicer. It looks like an interesting old coin now. Before it looked like a dirty slug.

[@marcincoins]

wow,,,, now my silver 2022 Britannia will be pleasured to meet with ketchup :):):)

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@ROBERTSCOIN]

You can use brown sauce but leave it rather than scrubbing it the same goes for red sauce you have to leave it other than scrubbing because the acid within the sauce will clean the coin but as Christopher says you should not clean your coins.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thanks Robert 😁👍 -CC

[@paulmcqueen367]

Interesting video i kind of thought before you started the salt and lemon juice would achieve the best result,another product you could try is something Bungle recommended to me and thats Auto-sol metal cleaner. All the best.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thanks! I might have to add that to the list of remedies for next time 😁👍 -CC

[@regencyrose2602]

I have a lot of very manky coins which at the moment are unrecognisable so I may give the last one a try on a couple. I'd like to see more videos like this perhaps with different metals

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Be sure to check they aren't rare or valuable first -CC

[@captaincoinman9638]

Well done to the winner...roll on 4k

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you 😁👍 -CC

[@CoinsMore]

Another great and informative video Christopher. The ketchup really surprised me. I always send my coins to someone called Archie Roberts to be cleaned now. Have you ever heard of him? 😁

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you! Oh is he the fella who had to get his wife to find a football 50p? 🤣👍 -CC

[@CoinsMore]

@@BritanniaCoinCompany Yes, that's the fella! Resembles a bear type creature! 🤣

[@ghostchilli8022]

I've heard brown sauce. Not too sure of it myself, I'd rather keep the coins as they are. Grubby or not 👍🏻 (back to the video 😆) Would of enjoyed seeing the before and after side by side, but, thanks for putting out a video whilst ill

[@koinking1665]

agreed

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Yes that is our overall recommendation. Perhaps the before & after shots can be incorporated if we return to the topic -CC

[@spidersweb2741]

Coins left over night in a glass of coke used to work for me when I wanted to have shiny penny's.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you for the suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@simonamer9210]

For coins found in circulation with sticky stuff or bits of dirt etc I use a cloth with a little bit of water and then I use the dry part of that same cloth to make sure the entire coin is dry before putting in a flip or album folder. The entire thing takes about 15 seconds... talking coins from 1966-to present day. Surely there has to be a happy medium... you find a Kew Gardens with a giant bit of gum stuck to it... you would do your best to remove the gum without harming the rest of the coin?

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Very true haha! Thank you for the suggestion! -CC

[@stevethetiler4913]

Enjoy the light hearted video, lemon 🍋 wins the day good on silver too , but an overnight soak would be a test

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you! That is a good suggestion 😁👍 -CC

[@stephengailey2400]

If you are going to use soaps or detergents you must use water as well.

[@patricksalt6797]

Hi, I also do not clean my coins, perhaps when you do another cleaning video could you mentioned the best way to store them once you take your coins from the collection books . The only reason I mentioned this is I've nearly completed my first 50p book with just 3 to find. I don't really want to leave them in book. 🙂

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank you for the suggestion - CC

[@kurtcarlsen8042]

Try olive oil and a little lemon juice and baking powder use your fingers wipe clean.

[@55AE]

Christopher cleaning coins I never thought I would see this. Washing up liquid 🎊 Congratulations to the lucky winner🎊. Its a little concerning that things that we use in cooking or eat di a better job than none food products

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahaha! That is very true! -CC

[@Leif89]

Household alcohol removes dirt, grease and does not damage the coin

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

I'll have to try that next maybe -CC

[@kennyprice6018]

Interesting experiment. Very surprised by how poor the fairy liquid for was doing the job!

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

As was I haha! Glad you enjoyed the video though 😁👍 -CC

[@murlbailer3755]

I’ve found dishwashing liquid is only good for surface dirt, with soft toothbrush.🐎🌻✌️

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Yes I was surprised by that if I am honest -CC

[@justincase7471]

Maybe you need a 2nd video in in this series with 5 more different products to try? How about just trying with water so you can see how much of the cleaning is just down to the scrubbing with a tooth brush? Also since you are using a tooth brush, why not try some tooth paste?

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Some very good suggestions there! Thanks -CC

[@marcusbell1632]

Good afternoon to everyone at The Britannia Coin Company. As many have already expressed, I was surprised with the cleaning video and items used to clean the coins. One video I would like to see the Britannia Coin Company release is, Coin Preservation, best ways of storing your coin collection and good future coin investments.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Definitely something that is on the cards for the future 😁👍 -CC

[@mrmrssnappy9920]

Was surprised with the fairy Liquid. I have tried tomato sauce but left over night. Also tried vinegar but wouldn’t recommend because of the strong smell. You will need to leave by open window. That really must of been out of you comfort zone cleaning coin’s.Great video though👌👍

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

As was I haha! Yes vinegar smell might linger a fair bit! It was actually quite fun if I am honest 🤣 -CC

[@nickmaynard9179]

Christopher how about putting the coins in an electro magnetic bath?

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

I will have to look into that -CC

[@slightlytwistedagain]

Should have gotten Barry Scott on the job, would have made penny look good as new with Cilit Bang. XD (cue the techno remix).

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Maybe next time -CC

[@minecraftguy567]

Hand soap and lotion gets the job done every time

[@billyscgp]

To be fair I use Dawn dish soap and a soft paint brush and take my time! NO DAMAGE TO THE COIN. Plus it is my coin not being sold.

[@christinemuschiato5895]

p jelly is more when you stabilise an antics coin like roman coin

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh I see thanks! -CC

[@kathleensweeney5123]

Try white distilled vinegar and salt, put the vinegar in a glass bowl, (you must use glass) add the coin in, make sure it covers the coin completely. Then add the salt right on the coin, you shouldn't need a tooth brush, but have one near by just in case. and you won't believe it, NOTE: don't leave the coin in the solution for too long only about a minute, if need be you can repeat it, use your brush and put it back in solution with more salt and scrub again. Try it !!

[@aiquinn]

I think i heard The Pink Stuff is good. Also cola

[@korrinabastion87]

How about vinegar then light olive oil?

[@johnwhite5923]

Tomato sauce really does destroy the surface. According to the RM proof coins are prepared from highly polished discs so what essentially is the difference between cleaning and polishing and is it also wrong to polish proof coins to remove tarnish such as the 'milk bloom' which tends to develop on 50p coins?

[@mrnumpty42]

There is such a thing as elbow grease for purchase in shops in the uk. Just not waitrose.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@EmanuelsWorkbench]

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@the_islandstacker]

Cola works best I find it left over night

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Thank for the tip 😁👍 -CC

[@janiskar7892]

📽️👍👍👍👍👍

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@tobyticehurst]

PEOPLE..........Put subtitles on and within 5 seconds of the video starting you wont be disappointed.......We are B******* in the UK.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣 Curse those auto generated subtitles! -CC

[@gausselim1474]

Isn't a solution to just go to the bank and exchange corroded coins with new ones? Banks constantly recirculate new for old currency. This solution would, of course, be for coins you wish to have at face value only.

[@konkra]

I clean my coins only when I see toning. I use Brasso or mouthwash "Listerine"

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh they are good suggestions! -CC

[@tonydalton6756]

TBH I don't understand the snobbery about a cleaned coin. I know the natural patina un an uncirculated coin looks great especially with mint lustre. But I've got some coins I know would look far better after a good clean. One George 111 shilling I own was pulled out of the wooden boards of an old ship. It has tar on the obverse but the reverse looks uncirculated & immaculate. Surely if I cleaned it, it would be far more pleasing on the eye?

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

To be honest people should do with their coins as they wish. The main message I wanted to get across was that if the value of the coin was important then don't clean them. But I totally agree some coins are so far gone with damage and dirt cleaning them isn't going to be an issue. It's all personal preference at the end of the dat 😁👍 -CC

[@michaellooney1089]

If you're a coin collector, you should know it's George III, not George 111. Also, I'd guess possibly one way to remove tar - freeze the coin to see if it makes the tar brittle?

[@user-cw9qn1nb2n]

Yes, removing the tar would greatly improve the look of the coin, but you would have taken away its history. The story that goes with it disappears when you clean it.

[@bradpalmer2914]

It's kind of like picking a scab. You know you shouldn't but I just had to keep watching. The big looser here was the paper, but anybody thinking of cleaning their coins, just remember what happened to the paper happens to the surface of your coins

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

That is so true! When I was proof watching the first cut it was rather hypnotic 🤣 -CC

[@claytonsimplot9554]

Have you tried toothpaste and baking soda?

[@karlfranke6861]

Why do I have everything in this video?

[@susanpitt4742]

Really a question, rather than a comment. I was unfortunate enough to sell a silver proof coin to an idiot buyer who placed his fingerprints, and DNA, all over the obverse. Does anyone know the best way to remove these ? Or should I just consign the thing to the 'spot price of silver' rubbish pile ? Thanks.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

That sounds rather frustrating. There are professional coin conservers but I am uncertain as to the cost vs value formula. -CC

[@dextershepard923]

Use Texas pette hot sauce And this is the only one that will work

[@chrisb.h4605]

Not sure that was equal , the first penny was the worst by far.. was pretty worn away to start with... washing up liquid should be used with hot or warm water...🤣 a bit worrying that some would suggest Vaseline .. maybe they use it for other stuff , so it's engrained on their brains...

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 I was surprised by the suggestion too - CC

[@user-xj5jm5td2e]

Could I send the coins to your company for examination

[@amberlievablecoins101]

That is shocking i need to go and have a lay down 😂 I never thought I would see you cleaning coins Christopher

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Hahahaha only very common coins with no collectors value were harmed in the making of this video 🤣 -CC

[@Lionesessforlife.]

How you doing Chris

[@christinemuschiato5895]

try ketchup and salt

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh an interesting combination 😁👍 -CC

[@ianritchie9017]

Well done to the winner. As for your testing as funny as it was. I’d give them all a miss

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣👍 -CC

[@martinross44]

Sooo... Dont do it on my 1797 guinea?

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Eeeeerrrmmmmm I am going to say no, definately not 🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@martinross44]

@@BritanniaCoinCompany okedokie, i will put it back in its plastic prison

[@nigellegg7509]

Cant believe hes scrubbing. Surely he should reaslise you are rubbing dirt and debris over the coin surface, which acts as an abrasive. Oh, hes onto kitchen cleaner now. A wire brush next 🤣

[@denniscook9032]

I cringed all the way through this video. Great what not to do video.

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 That is our. overall advice -CC

[@jaylo9657]

Never thought id see the day you would cleam coins 😱 and no vinegar in sight? Although im sure thats what makes ketchup work. Perhaps more disturbing, youtube has subtitled you as a coin dealer in royal woods n bastards. Dont know if you can get that changed?

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Yes vinegar is a popular suggestion perhaps if we return to this video I will have to try it out. Yes the auto subtitles are a pain I will go in and change that 😁👍 -CC

[@PhilileMbuli-uc1ll]

Very smart

[@jonolcfc4926]

This should have been released on April 1st, never clean coins!!!

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@christinemuschiato5895]

olive oil

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Oh I've not heard that one before 🤔 -CC

[@christinemuschiato5895]

@@BritanniaCoinCompany mostly for roman coins , you need to be on desperate side , water been a total killer

[@koinking1665]

Oo cleaning coins… oh no. great tips though still never will clean!

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

That is our advice as well 🤣👍 -CC

[@2coinaphrase121]

Do you have a vacancy for a coin scrubber 😂

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 -CC

[@dylannicholson762]

I think Vaseline will work the best

[@keithh5053]

But not for coin cleaning? ;-))

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@finlayredfern2081]

I don't clean any of my coin

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

That is our advice when considering cleaning them 🤣👍 -CC

[@trainspotting4401]

Maybe try brasso 🤔 😂😂

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@dorothygreen6066]

🤓

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@LukeIdontKnow]

Wearing Down the coins

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

Yes that's one of the reasons we don’t recommend you clean your coins -CC

[@martryan2060]

What about human urine was used In pre washing soap days ! Mind you KZbin might have Another thought. You could always become a char Lady if you're career doesn't go to Plan . Curlers and a cigarette lol😀 Take care Christopher I enjoy these Videos

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm not sure that is something I'd want to try -CC

[@neilthehermit4655]

@@BritanniaCoinCompany Urine can work on copper and steel. - In earlier days it was used to wash clothing( mainly wool or cotten) rather than anything else. It works quite well but you would need to rinse many times to remove the odour.

[@colinbaxter8807]

coca cola

[@BritanniaCoinCompany]

😁👍 -CC

[@comesignotus9888]

It was painful to watch. But here's an advice - if you want to utterly destroy your old copper or bronze coin turning it into a bright red slightly matte round of metal with all the oxides removed, wash it with soap, and then wash it in a 10% or higher ammonia water solution (be CAREFUL! provide good ventilation and don't inhale the vapors!). DON'T take the sorry remains of the coin out of the ammonia solution (it will turn black immediately), instead dilute the solution with water under a water tap, washing the coin continuously. As the coin is destroyed anyway, consider covering its surface with some lacquer etc, because it will remain much more chemically reactive than a minted surface, and will become oxidized again relatively fast.