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  1. 04-20-2012 07:09 AM #1
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    What happens if you boil a silver coin?

    I was curious what happens if you boil a coin in water.

    My first thought is it would clean it, quite well and with no harm done.

    But maybe I am missing something.

    Anyone know what happens? Before I possibly ruin this perfectly good 1964 quarter lol?
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  2. 04-20-2012 07:23 AM #2
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    Why would you boil what you say is a "perfectly good" 1964 quarter? I'd say the heat alone would cause damage, possibly not noticeable by the naked eye but under a loupe.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by snapsalot Click here to enlarge
    I was curious what happens if you boil a coin in water.
    Coin soup?
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    I don't know try it and post before and after pictures, Use distilled water
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    It still wouldn't be edible without the proper spices.

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    If you add beans and meat you'll get chili coin carne.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by snapsalot Click here to enlarge
    I was curious what happens if you boil a coin in water.

    My first thought is it would clean it, quite well and with no harm done.

    But maybe I am missing something.

    Anyone know what happens? Before I possibly ruin this perfectly good 1964 quarter lol?
    Make sure you season the water with some sea or kosher salt first.

    Nothing I hate worse is someone who doesn't season the water before cooking something in it.
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  9. 04-20-2012 09:36 AM #9
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    Someone here has mentioned "slightly" heating distilled water and/or acetone to help "preserve" coins before. I think it was Doug, so maybe he'll chime in with thoughts.
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    No matter how long you boil it, it'll still be tough. I recommend microwaving for tenderness.
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    Heat accelerates any reaction. Basically I can see of not much good coming of this unless the coin is physically dirty from being buried. What are you planning on removing with this treatment?
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by rickmp Click here to enlarge
    No matter how long you boil it, it'll still be tough. I recommend microwaving for tenderness.
    He's only trying to clean the coin not blow the kitchen up! Click here to enlarge
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by snapsalot Click here to enlarge
    I was curious what happens if you boil a coin in water.
    Let me put it this way - don't waste your time trying it.

    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Irish2Ice Click here to enlarge
    Someone here has mentioned "slightly" heating distilled water and/or acetone to help "preserve" coins before. I think it was Doug, so maybe he'll chime in with thoughts.
    No, I've absolutely never said any such thing !
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    From what I've been told, there is no benefit to "cleaning" a 1964 quarter. If it's already in decent condition the value will not increase by enough to waist the time. Acetone is mainly for coins with glue, tape or some other adhesive I think? E-Z-Est coin cleaner is supposed to remove tarnish (oxidized metal) from coins.
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    Q: What happens if you boil a 1964 quarter in water?

    A: It will be worth "melt"

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