How to remove spots from a cent.

DAM

I'm going through a few rolls of cents. Some of them have what seems to be water spots on them. From being rinsed and not drying properly I presume. They're in original wrappers. I've seen threads talking about removing these spots but forgot what they said.

Is there a way to do it without harming the coin? If I can remove these spots, they sure would look better!

I posted this on the US Forum too. Two Forums are better than one for advice.

clackamas

if you figure it out I would like to know as well, but I doubt it can be done.

grip

Try soaking in olive oil,sometimes it works.Al

DAM

grip,

How long should it soak?

Should I rinse it well afterwards?

Bear

To remove spots on a coin, do what I did, CLEAN YOUR GLASSES !

grip

Dam
Leave them in the oil for at least a few days ,than just keep checking them.Are these coins expensive?
I run mine under hot water than pat them dry with a soft cloth.If your familar with MS 70 you can use that to remove the oil.I delute the ms70..with plain tap water 50/50 on a cotton ball,dont rub hard,and do it quick and rinse...It works for me altho im use to the product.Al

DAM

grip,

I opened three rolls of Canadian cents, 1967, to see what they looked like. They're beautiful! Except, most of them have what looks like water spots on them.

FrattLaw

One suggestion, don't use tap water. Where I live the water is very hard and full of minerals that could leave residue. Try destilled water instead.

Michael

DAM

Good thought Michael. The water's not too hard here, but it wouldn't hurt to use distilled water for a final rinse.

Thanks.