Need to assistance

[briley59]

I found a coin today that is a 1966 Panama Balboa reproduction coin and only 7400 were made. The value is not much $19.00 but I would like to clean without damaging too much. I have tried all listed methods and they are either too harsh for coins or too soft to clean. Anyone got any thoughts on how to safely clean this modern coin.
I have tried to attach the picture of what it suppose to be and will attach the actual coins.
Thanks for any help

 

[briley59]

Never mind the coin is worth Only $2.00 and not worth the effort. Sorry thought I had a good one. I researched all day and ten minutes after I post get response.

 

[Wet and Dry]

So now is the time to practice cleaning it......

 

[briley59]

So what do you suggest looking at it. I have tried electrolysis Chemical and tumbler( though Sand may have been a bit course for trying). One burns the plating off and the other can do this and turn to discolored, the other ears off metal. Open to suggestions.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Wet-&-dry is right: common stuff like this is a good time to practice with various methods, so that later on ..... you have practiced for when you get an older coin you want to clean up (without leaving any trace of effort, like abrasion, burnished un-natural color, etc...). For a clad coin like this, you can try:

1) quick dips in amonia, with subsequent thumb rub. Repeat as necessary.

2) take a petri dish (few table-spoons full) of hydrogen peroxide, and bring to a boil in the microwave (20 to 30 seconds). Drop the coin in it, and watch it fizz. Take out, and thumb rub as necessary. Repeat as necessary.

3) you can try a product called "ezest". It's a jewelry cleaner, but is also used as a coin cleaner. I think it may say "silver and gold" perhaps, but I use it for copper coins as well (IH's, etc...). Subsequent baking soda LIGHT rubs (ie.: don't grind in with your thumb, but rather, let it sort of fizz with a few drops of ezest still on the coin surface, as you gently wipe)

Lots of other methods, but there's 3 for starters.

 

[Shuffler]

be careful of harsh detergents and electrolysis.............first try this....... get a small cup and put a piece of aluminum foil in the bottom,....lay the coin on top of the aluminum foil and then ad some warm water and baking soda......allow to soak for a week or two......... I have used this method in the past and seems to work fairly well...........best wishes...........Gene

 

[briley59]

Thanks all I will try the methods listed and see what happens and report back for each of you.