Things You'll Need
Instructions
Ketchup Method
Rub ketchup on the penny. Use a toothbrush to work the ketchup into the entire penny.
Rinse the ketchup off the penny with water.
Combine baking soda and water in a small dish to make a paste. Rub the paste over the penny. Rinse the paste off to reveal a shiny penny.
Cola Method
Pour enough cola in a small dish to completely cover a penny.
Drop the penny in the dish. Let it sit for 24 hours.
Remove the penny and rinse it off. The penny should be very shiny.
Metal-cleaning Method
Apply a dab of metal cleaner to the penny.
Rub the cleaner into the penny with your fingers or a paper towel. Let the penny sit for a few minutes.
Wipe off the cleaner with a paper towel. The result will be a shiny penny restored.