What could i use to clean a red and orange buffalo nickle

[GroundScanner]

I found one today and would like to know how i can get it to look a little cleaner. It looks like it's in great shape but it's red and orange colored . Found w/the ATPro 6" down. Id was jumping 45 to 60.

 

[GroundScanner]

BTW thanks for any help and the buffalo was a 1937.

 

[Billium]

At your own risk:
Boil it in 2/3 peroxide 1/3 water solution for 2 minutes, then brush it with a toothbrush and olive oil. I have done that with a few coppers and they turned out very well, one was a "V". Although damage is damage and can't be repaired. There is also a product called, i believe, date restorer for nickles. It is an acid and WILL remove surface material. Only us this if the coin is a lost cause and you just want it to "look better".

 

[BarberBill]

Easier than the above - soak it in worcestershire sauce overnight ot longet if it needs it. Takes the red out of old nickels quite well.
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[BillF]

Monetarily, nickels aren't really worth anything, unless you find some key date, 3 legged or other unusual 5

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Use Naval Jelly. Available from hardware or drug stores. It's a rust remover. And the reddish brown color on nickels, afterall, is rust.

 

[GroundScanner]

Thanks for the help guys. HH GS

 

[Rob (IL)]

They can look worse when cleaned. The red can cover a lot of pits.

 

[Billium]

Easier than the above - soak it in worcestershire sauce overnight ot longet if it needs it. Takes the red out of old nickels quite well.
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Interesting....never heard of this one. I will give it a try.

 

[BillF]

I use worstershire to clean copper. Does a good job.

 

[BarberBill]

I was dubious about the worcestershire sauce until I tried it.
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