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∙ 15y agoCoca-Cola contains phosphoric acid, which can be used to etch metal or remove tarnishing (oxidation.) Though exposure to Coke will not make your coins unspendable, it may change their appearance and reduce the value of collectibles.
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∙ 16y agoCoke is acidic, and it burns away the dirt buildup on the outside of the coin, making it appear shiny again.
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∙ 13y agoSprite can clean coins but not as good as coke, but vineger works the best.
i tried vinegar sprite and baking soda but vinegar worked the best..
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∙ 13y agoIt becomes clean because of the phosphoric acid in the coke.
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∙ 11y agoSulfuric Acid
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Does coke clean a penny better than lemon juice?
Coke cleans a penny better than lemon juice because coke has a lot more chemicals than lemon juice.HOWEVER ...You should only clean ordinary coins that have no collector value. Anything you use to try to shine or otherwise "spiff up" a collectible coin will damage its surface and reduce its value to coin collectors.
What cleans a penny better?
Diet Coke cleaned the penny the best beating out White vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and Coke after a 24 your waiting period.
What cleans a coin the best?
70%alchahol or 90% alchohol
Which substance cleans a penny best lemon juice coke or vinegar?
DO NOT try to clean coins. Any home chemicals will damage the surface. If the coin had any collector value before cleaning, it will be worth only 1 cent afterwards. If you want to experiment with ordinary pocket-change, that's OK, but you'll ruin a collectible coin by trying to clean it.
What cleans a penny?
Coke. Full fat. Put it in, leave it and give it a rub. Beautiful :) or Cilit Bang....Bang and the dirt is gone.Yes BUTTTTT ....NEVER, EVER try to clean valuable coins to make them "look better". Dumping a modern penny in Coke to see what happens is a good chemistry experiment, but don't try it with an Indian penny from your grandfather's coin collection because it'll go from being worth possibly several dollars as a collectible, down to only a cent or two as a damaged coin.
Can coke clean a penny better than sprite?
coke cleans penny better
Does coke clean a penny better than lemon juice?
Coke cleans a penny better than lemon juice because coke has a lot more chemicals than lemon juice.HOWEVER ...You should only clean ordinary coins that have no collector value. Anything you use to try to shine or otherwise "spiff up" a collectible coin will damage its surface and reduce its value to coin collectors.
What cleans a coin?
The best way is to rub ketchup!
What household drink cleans pennies the best?
Coke. Vinegar works to but i wouldn't drink it
What cleans a penny better?
Diet Coke cleaned the penny the best beating out White vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and Coke after a 24 your waiting period.
Does Coke shine a car bumper?
yes it does because of all of the things in it so the answer is yes coke cleans better than wax cleaner on a bumper!
What cleans a coin the best?
70%alchahol or 90% alchohol
What was new coke features?
Good for hair and skin, cleans rust and burnt cooking utensils
What cleans pennies best Dr Pepper root beer coke or 7up?
7up
What are three things that cleans pennies best?
im not sure if it cleans it best BUT probably acetone(nail polish remover) and i heard coke if you put it over night
Which substance cleans a penny best lemon juice coke or vinegar?
DO NOT try to clean coins. Any home chemicals will damage the surface. If the coin had any collector value before cleaning, it will be worth only 1 cent afterwards. If you want to experiment with ordinary pocket-change, that's OK, but you'll ruin a collectible coin by trying to clean it.
What cleans a penny?
Coke. Full fat. Put it in, leave it and give it a rub. Beautiful :) or Cilit Bang....Bang and the dirt is gone.Yes BUTTTTT ....NEVER, EVER try to clean valuable coins to make them "look better". Dumping a modern penny in Coke to see what happens is a good chemistry experiment, but don't try it with an Indian penny from your grandfather's coin collection because it'll go from being worth possibly several dollars as a collectible, down to only a cent or two as a damaged coin.
