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If they are old pennies, they should be copper & will respond to any metal polish suitable for copper. New coins are a different amalgum.
As silly as it sounds, try ketchup. Rub a little on one, let it sit a minute or two, then wash with soapy water. I had read it once, but got to try it when I spilled ketchup into the cup holder in my car where I had pennies sitting, you could tell which ones had gotten ketchup on!
Here is an interesting article about cleaning coins.
coins.thefuntimesguide.com/
Put them in a bowl & cover with vinegar or pickle juice, and don't blink or you might miss seeing them go from tarnished to shiny, you will be amazed at how fast it happens!
Soak them in Coca Cola or Pepsi!
How do I clean corrosion from pennies ?? They aren't old pennies they just have green corrosion on them.
Try Coke
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I found some old pennies that are all green and corroded. Does anyone know how to clean them up?