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Uploaded by on Jun 8, 2009

How to Clean a Rusted Steel Penny

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  • They had to use the copper in 1943 for the war, so they used steel for the pennies instead.

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  • I did this and it worked then the next day my penny was rusted again in the same spot

  • @cdl81596 steel most certainly does rust. however, the steel in these pennies is not your typical steel as it was made to resist corrosion and rust; it had to since it was going to be widely circulated. however, many steel pennies have ended up in pretty corroded condition anyways.

  • cleaning the coins is fine, but NEVER EVER EVER put any kind of metal finish or polish on these coins as that WILL reduce its value. A polished coin and a clean coin look totally different; polished coins look very obviously polished and are pretty much worthless. They're worth their weight in the metals they're composed of and that's about it.

  • god, I thought I was going to die before cleaning my beloved rusty penny I've kept for years.

  • I just scrub 'em with a toothbrush after soaking them for an hour in soy sauce. It makes them very shiny. Then, put metal finish on it.

  • its was a little helpful thanks

  • @cdl81596 only stnainless steel,but black steal does

  • @cdl81596 it does.

  • Wanna make good money, typically coin collectors sell them for 5 to 10 cents each ... You can easily turn that into a .49 sale on eBay and 1.49 shipping .... after fees, you're looking around a dollar if using paypal .... so a dollar for a dime ... Easy

  • Hey, just saying, and i might be wrong, but steel doesnt rust?

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