Clean pennies

You will need * A few old (not shiny) pennies * 1/4 cup white vinegar * 1 teaspoon salt * Non-metal bowl * Paper towels What to do Pour the vinegar into the bowl and add the salt – stir it up. Put about 5 pennies into the bowl and count to 10 slowly. Take …

With our upcoming trip to Disney I knew I had to get my pennies ready for the press penny machines that my daughter loves. When I used to the pressed pennies I would try to use

The experts at MMDIY share the best ways to clean coins of all types without devaluing them. Follow our simple steps to clean old, tarnished or corroded coins!

Science for Kids: Make Old Pennies Shiny Again! Salt and vinegar turns pennies again - great chemistry project for kids!

One day I found myself in need of clean pennies, which sounds kind of like a crazy thing. I mean, dirty pennies spend as well as clean ones, right? But I didn't need pennies for candy I needed pennies for crafts. And dirty, ugly pennies don't make for pretty crafts. Many years ago I made a

Test different substances to learn what substance will clean pennies the best

by Katie Brazerol “Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck!” Preschoolers are attracted to bright shiny pennies, but over time, they lose that polished look. Invite the childre…

Have you ever wondered why some pennies are shiny and some are dull? It's not just dependent on how old the pennies are. Chemical reactions are responsible for the change in a penny's appearance over time. Kids will love trying their hand at the classic cleaning pennies science experiment to see if they can use a

One of my favorite (and the cheapest) souvenirs that we collect are Pressed Pennies. We get them everywhere we go, whether its at Disney World, the zoo, or the Smithsonian, we love collecting them.…

Say goodbye to dirty change! Learn easy methods for cleaning your coins at home, and watch them shine like new again. Check it out now!