Cleaning pennies

Cleaning Pennies: We all have pennies, and they are usually dirty. With this instructable, you can clean your pennies very easily using only a few steps.

With our upcoming trip to Disney I knew I had to get my pennies ready for the press penny machines that my daughter loves. When I used to the pressed pennies I would try to use

The experts at MMDIY share the best ways to clean coins of all types without devaluing them. Follow our simple steps to clean old, tarnished or corroded coins!

Removing Corrosion on Old Coins / Small Metal Objects: Last year in my town, there was a small construction site, and they ended up dumping loads of extra excavated dirt down a hill. My brother and I decided to explore and see if there were any Native American arrowheads that may have been dug up in the…

Coins can get grimy over time, changing hands year after year. Coins that are found on the ground are even dirtier and may require cleaning before adding them to your change purse.

Have you ever wondered why some pennies are shiny and some are dull? It's not just dependent on how old the pennies are. Chemical reactions are responsible for the change in a penny's appearance over time. Kids will love trying their hand at the classic cleaning pennies science experiment to see if they can use a

One of my favorite (and the cheapest) souvenirs that we collect are Pressed Pennies. We get them everywhere we go, whether its at Disney World, the zoo, or the Smithsonian, we love collecting them.…

Here’s a simple chemistry project for kids to explore – make old pennies shiny and clean again with salt and vinegar! Why do pennies look dull and brown as they age? Well, the copper in pennies reacts with the oxygen in the air to form a new molecule – copper oxide. This is the tarnish […]

Cleaning Pennies: We all have pennies, and they are usually dirty. With this instructable, you can clean your pennies very easily using only a few steps.

by Katie Brazerol “Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck!” Preschoolers are attracted to bright shiny pennies, but over time, they lose that polished look. Invite the childre…