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E Z est Easiest DUH Comment from : EQ3Q

I think that rabid anti-coin cleaning people are arrogant snobsbrJust like teaching kids how to safely use knives or fire, the cleaning itself is not the problem The problem is with IMPROPER cleaning Comment from : JP Bonhomme

that pence coin is 100 cleaned what they teach you can see clear as day on it it has black in all the fine groves and the highs are shiney Comment from : Derek

Great video I have been stashing any coins that I would get in my pocket that were 1970 or older about 12 years ago I have since amassed a tidy little collection over time without really trying I recently started going through and categorizing all the various dates and came upon some coins that looked like they were in really nice condition Specifically a 1960 d penny and a 54 and 55 as well They had a little dirt and grime on the surfaces so I used some warm water and a little dish soap and dipped a soft cloth into it and put the coins between my thumb and forefinger and agitated them gently I didn’t use any acidic chemicals or abrasive cleaning etc after I dried them I was blown away by the shine and reflection on the surface They look like someone sprayed a coat of lacquer on them and the colors and tones are amazing I can’t find a scratch or ding anywhere on the 1960 and it shows a beautiful golden color and I can’t believe it was in circulation for 60 plus years,same thing with the 54 and 55 After I did this I find out you’re not supposed to clean them but I can’t see how I did any harm to them Should I bother getting them looked at by someone who can tell me if they have any value? I think the 60 is a proof or SMS but I don’t have the knowledge to make that assessment Thanks again for the great video 👍 Comment from : Ray Scotti

For the last 50 years we used Tarnex! 😁 Available at every grocery store Comment from : 2 2

Dettol "True clean" lifts all muck no cloths just soak for 6 hours rinse Plant based Comment from : Alastair Laggan

I am definately becoming more interested in coins and I make a conscientious effort to hold onto any rare coins Comment from : Wayne Corbett

The 80's were not a long time ago, for me the 80's were fun and the real beginning of the modern age Comment from : Wayne Corbett

Never clean coins, your shaving off hundreds of not thousands of dollars off the value Comment from : Wayne Corbett

What is the reason for some coins having a hole Punched through the center of the coin? Comment from : Clifford Lloyd

??Did you believe that in 2 yrs that banks would disrespect you? Comment from : PerplexedLemoDan

I live in California, and I wish that Guys shop were close so that I could be there on a weekly basis This guy is a straight shooter, has lots of knowledge, and seems to be a really nice guy Comment from : operadog2000

PCGS Cert has certified 18, 1855 large cents in both of the major varieties in MS 66 red and that’s a $6000 coin today I’m not gonna ask you what you sold it for a 1980😊 Comment from : Kit Richardson

Best water to use is distilled water to rinse the acid off Comment from : CPRMan 57

My humble opinion it's not the coin grading service's job to tell you if a coin has been cleaned (the "how" for the grade) It's their responsibility to give you the grade (the "what" for the grade) I happen to think that some coins that are cleaned are much prettier than before they were cleaned And, I believe the opposite for toning I love toning But, all types of cleaning simply contribute to the final grade It is up to the buyer to decide if they like the appeal of the coin for the grade given, cleaned or uncleaned Comment from : Raymond Brown

Maybe "Cleaned" on a slabbed item should say "improperly cleaned" Comment from : Ronald Simkin

I have 7 Buffalo Nickels of different years (1913, etc) that I inherited from my Grandfather I also have some late 1800s/early 1900s dimes and dollar coins They definitely aren't in pristine condition brbrWhere can I go to sell them? Pawn shop would rip me off, I think Comment from : Shonn

Informative Thank you Comment from : Matthew Grice

Excellent video, thanks! I've bought a lot of silver coins from eBay, and have been disappointed on many occasions because when I receive the coins I can immediately tell they've been dipped The giveaway to me is that the coins are quite worn, but almost BU appearing; they are "blast white," like they were just minted That's not honest, and it upsets me If they'd been honest they would've said that the coins have been dipped or cleaned; I still might buy them, esp if it fills a hole in my collection, but dang it they should tell you first! Just something to be aware of, question them before buying Comment from : Denis Wauchope

Hi have a morgan I find 1806 that s the year I see on it so as many Lincoln error coins Comment from : joseph cyr

i like the dipped coins, they look much better Comment from : Schudar Schway

I think its BS if the grading services can “Restore” a coin and after slabbing not mention it Total BS ! Comment from : LIX 59

I use an aluminum foil lined bowl and sodium bicard I add the coin to the bowl and pour boiling water in the bowl It's cleans the coin instantly And no rub marks or polishing Comment from : How To Train Your Dragon Fruit

I hate being that person, and I never saw the product before but could it be pronounced "EASIEST"? Like the easiest thing to use? Instead of E-ZEST? brThoughts? Comment from : frsp

What about putting a coin in an ultra sonic for a short time? Comment from : proudTexan ackro

After you’re done, dipping and cleaning your coins and making sure they’re dry you need to seal them with something because the air will start the oxidization process back on the newly cleaned coins I have used muriatic acid to clean brick and mortar off of copper office, stainless steel, and other metal products and what we’ve seen is oxidation within 4 to 6 months after making it bare bright That’s why I suggest stealing your coins They make a detergent 600 for cleaning metals and other mortars and stuff like that that would work just dilute it down! Comment from : Fastimpala12

You didn't preclean them with acitone😮 Comment from : Patriot csa

Keep oil on coppers😊 Comment from : Patriot csa

The British coin was (thumed) lightly cleaned Comment from : Patriot csa

I dip all my coins!!! Dip away ! Comment from : AmmoMaster

Texas Pete at least on copper best ever an want harm coin Comment from : Shane Goins

I cleaned a couple of pennies that had the green going strong on them I used Goo Gone and a cotton cloth I was able to remove the green and preserve the luster I was gentle and figured I didn’t have anything to lose because they were damaged on their way to further damage What is your opinion? Comment from : Deborah Darling

21:24 if you wipe your butt after going to the toilet, than you should wash circulated coinslol? Comment from : The caped gremlin hobbies

The bar came out looking good 👍 Comment from : Denn Murphy

Blue gas in the house 😮br😀👍 Comment from : Denn Murphy

i got a 1943 quarter in change from the grocery store last month it has red paint on it (or something) should I clean it or just leave alone? Comment from : Backyard BQue

Well, the way I see it, if someone buys a 44 Ford Do they restore it or leave all the rust and crud all over it? I would rather have a blast white coin than one that looked like it was found in a cow paddy But, that being said, if someone doesn't know how to clean a coin, don't do it There is a right way, but it's tricky to learn Comment from : smpmdk1979

Thank you for the videos man I’m 22 about to turn 23 next week and I’ve been buying junk silver coins, getting good information off your channel Comment from : Sloth

If you dip copper into a solution that has been used for silver it will make the copper look like a steel penny Comment from : Allen Dodd

Hey, i'm in Spring Hill too! Comment from : eeeeek

I have a friend that uses crest toothpaste to clean his coins Comment from : Lisa Morin

ive got a 1794 dollar, i could put a hold in it if you want to buy it 8) Comment from : RPOW

Great video I think cleaning for your own enjoyment of coins in your collection is a great idea I have some steelies and other wheeties that were gifted to me I wouldn't part with I would consider dipping Comment from : AndyStacks

Does anyone have coin guy ph no I’d like to do business brBobbrMuch appreciated Comment from : Bob McClendon

No dishwasher soap Comment from : Mo M

😊Thanks Comment from : Quinn The Eskimo (Outdoors)

Can't you use white vinegar to remove the corrosion? I have used it on rusted steel with good results Comment from : Frank Howard

so whats better to use, the acid stuff you have or many use acetone ?? whats the difference from each one and its effects long term on such metals / coins ?? Comment from : Super Trix

I had almost 100 silver eagles that were brilliant uncirculated, but were stored low in my safe, and remained submerged in floodwater (which might as well be filthy toilet water) for a couple of weeks I'm going to try an ultrasonic cleaner with pure water only first, but if that doesn't work so well, maybe a little baking soda in the water? Next in line I guess would be that EZest stuff or acetone Comment from : Scott

Ketchup cleans copper the acid in the tomatoes is good for cleaning copper Comment from : ONE1ONETIME

Cleaning with catchup destroys the value of the coin from my understanding it changes the chemical composition of the exterior of the coin and causes that greening on the coin Comment from : Shmeebitdog G

I just put a few coins in my pockets before I do laundry They come out very shiny Does that make me a money launderer? Comment from : Achilles Heel

genuinely confused, how does making its condition better lower its value just because you "cleaned" it, im just not sure why it matters if you cant tell afterwards, especially since the purity and weight doesnt change, if no detail is losy what is the harm done? Comment from : bigdaddyd1269

Loved the video! At first i was a little concerened about both touching the coins so much and cleaning them as well, but I undertand why now, and it was neat to see, and good to know the smell is bad, I won't be cleaning any of my coinsunfortunately the coins I have are nearly all pocket change so they are not mint, and the world coins I have are mostly not in ciruclation anymore Sadly the ones the might have actually been worth something in the past are all really dirty, tarnished or worn pretty bad Comment from : Abijah Dixon

really educational Thank you Comment from : Monica Hunter

Before the advent of grading services cleaning was much more prevalent Comment from : Robert Cook

Is there a difference between an antique coin and a replica coin?brIf there is, you do not want to clean an antique coin Counterfeiters try very hard to aged replicas to look like the real deal in the antique worldbrAnd restore the coin only if not doing so can damage it through corrosionbrClean all you want if there is no historical premium put on the coin Comment from : TS Lee

Careful! "Contains sulphuric acid," well it might, or it might be sulfamic acid and folk think, ok, battery acid, but it also, definitely contains thiorurea It's the reaction of the sulfx + thiourea that, inerestingly removes the tarnish and REPLACES it w/ a silver sulfide complex Now, one would think OMG, you're putting a sulfx back on the coin and that's going to ruin it In one sense, that'st true as it does leave a complex of silver/sulpher However, if you do this with two identical pieces of silver, and on the second, you buff it bright--the buffed one will tarnish faster So, in some way the thiourea + sulfx acid leaves a coating that actually protects the coin It's "easily" identified w/ SEM (scanning electron microscope) but not uh"necessicarily" with the eye / loupe /standard microscope You are correct: Never clean coins and there is NGC uhhmmcleaning coins Now, if you are as good as they are, you just increased the value of your coin, if not, you just pretty much destroyed it Comment from : J S Flynn

😮 cool experiment 😊 Comment from : Metal Militia

Hello there, I am very grateful for your video I am new to coin collecting and have no idea what to do with them The ones I recently inherited from my grandfather are of interest to me However, they were all kept in a few boxes I sincerely appreciate your time studying and help in relation to giving me a jumping off point to start learning Comment from : Jamie Silva

Especially coppers that have verdigris it is essential to remove that because it is active corrosion that will continue to degrade the coin I’d rather have “cleaned” than corroding Comment from : James Crandall

If I have a coin that I plan on keeping I will clean Long as don't scratch it I don't see a problem with it Coin will out live me Comment from : David Atkins

There's a reason this stuff exists Every dealer and seller dips the coins they buy before reselling Every one Comment from : electricalife

I will never buy a clean or dipped coin Comment from : roy smith

Very interesting 🤔👍💞💞💞 Comment from : SIREN 💞

Nice coin cleaning experiment Will a coin grading service realize its cleaned after using the solution Comment from : Jimi Hughes

For bullion, i dont see a problem with dipping/cleaning Comment from : TheLiquorDeli

Yo tengo una moneda de 5 centavos de el año 1910lo Estoi vendiendo Comment from : albornoz en usa

Please sum it up for me, is it BAD to clean your silver coins? If not, how do I do it so that I can at least see the designs? Comment from : Jay Milanoff

I think some of the graders have been brainwashed to call everything cleared these days Comment from : Paul Engelbrecht

10:53 The statue of liberty have never been re-sheathed Comment from : tihzho

We want to see you clean PENNIESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS,, USE A PENCIL ERASER Comment from : Zero Quanta

Hi spegtacular I have some unc silver swiss francs which have been damaged by damp conditions brIs there anything you recommend to restore them with ? Comment from : Evie collings

Did NGC or PCGS numerically grade cleaned coins before they started using "details" labels? i have a 1932 S quarter NGC that is graded AU 53 in a slab made after 2008 it has some hairline scratches and slight dirt look near the rim Comment from : JxT1957

when im looking for coins, i prefer toned (naturally) or dirty coins if i want them shiny, i prefer to do it myself and not done by the sellerhowever i will clean certain coins for certian reasonsbut leave most of them toned and dirtyi think a coin is like a bar of soapthe more its handled the less value it hasleft alonewill retain the most value and it keeps its characturefor instance a 100 year old cirulated morgan is not supposed to be incredebly clean and shinyjusy my opinionoh and a side notei dont think it right to clean a coin to sell it as uncleaned thats just me tho Comment from : some feller

My ezest must be deluted cause i can barely smell it Comment from : Eric

Thanks for your brilliant ideas how to clean dirty coins ! Comment from : Cecile

I’m pretty sure when you pull out your stash of coins to barter with a seller who has what you really want the grading will not be a factor Comment from : Citizen 5591214

Would a coin grading company be able to tell that you dipped those coins in than E-Z-Est ? If so, would they list it as damaged or cleaned because of this and give a lower grade ? Comment from : Nick Cellini

A 2-cent coin from Argentina, minted in 1939 Some 10-cent coins from more recent series (1992, 2006 or 2009) treated with acetic acid from spirit vinegar, change their color from silvery yellow to slightly coppery Although others retain it after the action of the acid But most of the rust is removed except when the damage is done Comment from : Edgardo Domínguez

E Z Est is wonderful for newer coins in uncirculated cellophane and toned proofs Comment from : HECKLER KOCH

Quick question, as I am really a novice when it comes to coins I have 2 1964 Kennedy half dollars One is mirror-like and pretty clean with the accented hair so I can pick up the details However, the other is so dirty I can't really tell if it is anything special as the detail is hidden by the dirt Should I try cleaning it or just leave it? What would be the best solution to clean it if that is an option? Thanks Comment from : Natural Illusion

My very first Morgan I found in a house I cleaned for a few reasons 1 it wasn't a semi or key date 2 it was damaged already and 3 I found it under rotten chicken bones that sat there for years and had a black tone to it and I thought it was disgusting Comment from : handduggrave420 rdr2online

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