How To Clean Buried Coins Found In The Ground (While Metal Detecting, Etc.)

Wondering how to clean a dirty coin that you've found in the ground? Want to learn how to clean dirty coins WITHOUT vinegar, or baking soda, or any of the other harsh agents that can easily damage a coin's surface? Hoping to see how to clean dirty coins at home yourself, rather than paying a professional? In this video, I'm showing you how water and acetone can be used to clean buried coins that have caked on mud and dirt. Specifically, you will see how to clean old copper coins using these methods safely. Plus, I mention 2 of the top professional coin cleaning agencies that are the best at cleaning buried coins -- if your at-home method doesn't get the coin looking the way you'd like. So... how do you clean dirty coins fast? This video shows you exactly how to do it yourself! What do you soak dirty coins in? What liquid cleans coins the best? I show you exactly how to safely use acetone to clean buried coins that have a lot of mud and dirt on them. See how to clean coins that have been buried + Tips for cleaning buried coins yourself in the safest ways possible. WARNING: All DIY methods of coin cleaning will damage the coins! This video is for demonstration purposes only on coins that are only worth face value. ALL of our tips for cleaning coins safely can be found here: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/cleaning_coins/ These are the reasons you should NOT clean coins and what you should do instead: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how-to-clean-coins/ Here's a list of all the ways people who don't know better are cleaning coins today: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how_to_clean_coins/ ============================ ⚡TIMESTAMPS FROM THE VIDEO⚡ 00:00 - How To Clean Buried Coins Found In Dirt 00:16 - How To Clean A Dirty Coin Yourself: A U.S. Penny 00:36 - Options For Cleaning Buried Coins 00:53 - How To Use Water To Clean Old Copper Coins 01:54 - What Is Patina On A Coin? 02:10 - How To Use Acetone To Clean Buried Coins 03:11 - How NOT To Clean Dirty Coins Found In The Ground 03:58 - How To Safely Clean Coins Found Buried 05:05 - Companies That Professionally Clean Dirty Coins 06:24 - Results After Cleaning A Dirty Coin Yourself SUBSCRIBE to get more COIN TIPS: https://bit.ly/COINSyoutube 🔔 Hit the BELL next to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a video! ============================ ABOUT The Fun Times Guide To U.S. Coins: We help you identify U.S. coins worth money! Our coin collecting videos and articles will help you get your questions about coins answered quickly... and accurately. Interested in coin collecting on a budget? You're in the right place! Even if you don't collect coins & you just want to know specific coin values or how to keep coins safe... START HERE: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful. ABOUT Josh: I’m the Coin Editor at TheFunTimesGuide.com. I began collecting coins when I was 11 years old. Today, I collect and study U.S. coins made during the 20th century. I enjoy sharing my favorite coin collecting tips and coin collecting basics with those who are just getting started in this exciting coin collecting hobby! ★ American Numismatic Association (ANA) - member ★ Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) - member and Coin Journalist award winner ★ Florida United Numismatists Club (FUN Topics magazine) - editor ★ Images of America: The United States Mint in Philadelphia (book) - author Let's CONNECT: Pinterest: https://bit.ly/FunWithCoins Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunCoins #coincleaning #coincollecting #uscoins ============================ RELATED QUESTIONS I've Been Asked: Q: What is the meaning of “verdigris” that is mentioned in this video? ►A: Verdigris is a bright blue-green formation (or patina) that forms on bronze and copper coins. Verdigris is caused by atmospheric oxidation – due to oxygen, moisture, and other pollutants coming in contact with the metal. How to clean metal detecting finds with lots of dirt and grime encrusted on them? How to clean dirty coins found in the ground? How to clean coins found buried? How to clean old buried coins? How to clean copper coins found in the ground? ►ANSWERS to the above questions are found here: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how-to-clean-coins/ Cleaning dug up coins (like those found while using a metal detector) can sometimes be challenging, but there are a few methods for cleaning dirty coins without damaging them -- as discussed in this video!