Here's what to do—and not do—when cleaning collected coins. Chalk it up to the excitement of having my own money for the first time, but when I was a kid, I loved cleaning all of the coins collected ...

You know those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters in your wallet have been passed around a lot. And that means they’re probably pretty grimy. You’ve probably accidentally washed a few forgotten ...

For coin collectors, the allure of a well-maintained collection is undeniable. However, the process of cleaning coins is fraught with potential pitfalls. Many collectors are unaware that improper ...

You're digging through a giant jar of pennies you've ignored for years, hoping to find something special. That's when it happens. You come across a rare Indian Head Cent from 1909, a coin that's ...

Dear Heloise: Thanks for the hint on CLEANING COINS. However, please tell the folks not to try it with the new "gold" dollars. I tried to clean up a few, and in less than 15 minutes, the cleaner ...

Thanks for the hint on cleaning coins. However, please tell the folks not to try it with the new "gold" dollars. I tried to clean up a few, and in less than 15 minutes, the cleaner proceeded to remove ...

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