cleaning nickels

[jesbroken]

I know what to clean copper and silver without damaging the coins, but what does one clean nickels with.I'm not talking about dipping or harsh cleansing, just to get rid of dirt/grime-I've tried soap and water but it doesn't do the trick. Is there a product that will not harm the coin, yet will clean the grime/dirt/stains?

[djdilliodon]

acetone will remove haze and dirt ect but will not affect the toning on the coin. How long to leave it in depends on how much haze or dirt is on the coin. Whenever using acetone i find it is always best to work with it in a warm place. This will prevent the coins from foging up after and they will air dry perfectly.

[123cents]

The product MS-70 works well.

[James_OldeTowne]

Nickel is so hard a metal that you actually may safely use a thin paste of baking soda to rub off really bad grime. As always, test first on some nickels from pocket change.

[bsshog40]

I would think that acetone would work well as mentioned also.

[skippy]

MS70 works well, but leaves nickel with a slightly unnatural too-bright appearance, especially on circulated coins.

 

Goo Gone (not a coin cleaner specifically, but a citrus-based cleaner available at many stores) works well.

 

I have mixed results with acetone. It depends what's on the coin. Plus it's very nasty to work with - use in a well-ventilated area only!

 

I have a bottle of Nic-A-Lene I have not yet tried.