How do you clean coins and dollar bills?

Answer 1

I leave mine in my pocket and run it through the wash! Then lay out flat to dry. If the bills are in very bad shape, you should be able to exchange them at any bank. The bill will eventually be destroyed, replaced by a new bill. You don't wash the money

Answer 2

To answer in two words, you don't.

Almost any item of any value will have its worth reduced by any kind of cleaners you have around your home. About the only thing you could do with a dirty coin is dab it with a cloth moistened in distilled water, but don't scrub or use any chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Any home attempts to clean paper money would almost certainly ruin it.

If you have something really valuable, say a Spanish dubloon that you found buried on the beach, there are professional services that will clean it using high-tech equipment, but it'll cost you.

Watch Antiques Roadshow sometime and see how the appraisers almost always downgrade items whose owners have tried to "fix them up".

Answer 3

The short answer is, you don't.

When dealing with collectible items, any cleaning methods you may have available at home will almost certainly do more harm than good by damaging the item's underlying material. That's especially true with paper, wood, etc. Watch Antiques Roadshow some time and see the expressions of Horror on the appraisers' faces when someone tells them they tried to "fix" an old painting or piece of furniture!

If you have bills that were printed before the 1960s they may be worth more than face value, but you'd need a professional appraisal or two before selling. You can always post questions here and get free estimates of course! If you decide to do that, be sure to include the following for each bill:

> Its denomination

> Its date

> Whether it has a small letter next to / under the date (not all bills do)

> Its seal color

> If it doesn't have a picture similar to modern bills, a description of the image(s)

Remember you DON'T have to include the serial numbers because that really doesn't provide any useful information about a bill in most cases.

Answer 4

For coins, gently rub them with a soft cloth or use a mild soap and water solution. For dollar bills, wipe them gently with a damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they can damage the coins and bills.

Answer 5

The Worn Out Money Gets Sent To The Bureau Of Printing And Engraving To Be Shredded.

Answer 6

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