To clean...or not to clean? That is the Question!

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There are lots of "safe" things, but they are all pure solvents and some are not as helpful as others. Water, acetone and xylene are the ones most mentioned with there being some concern of acetone with copper (eh). Could also use alcohol (ethyl, isopropyl, even butyl) if they are pure. If you know what MEK is, that would be fine, ethyl ether, tetrahydorfuran, chloroform, etc. as long as they are pure. That being said, acetone in fingernail polish remover often has perfumes or lanolin and should be avoided. Catchword is PURE. Other than that, there are dips that will remove tarnish, but use with extreme caution.

This should be understood to be for "collector" coins, Unc. and Proof, rare, etc. For coins from the junk bin, feel free to use soap and water, but be sure to rinse THOROUGHLY and possibly a final rinse with distilled water. Happy collecting.