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How to Clean a Silver Eagle Coin

First released in 1986, the American Silver Eagle was part of a program authorized by Congress to produce coins with a weight and purity guaranteed by the US government. These coins are purely for collecting purposes and are only obtainable through special dealers. If you have an American Silver Eagle Coin in your possession and want it to keep its luster and shine, knowing the basics can help you to protect your investment.

Things You'll Need

Lemon juice
Toothbrush
Soft clean cloth

Instructions

Cleaning with Lemon
- 1
  Place the coin in a shallow dish.
- 2
  Cover the coin with lemon juice. Pour in enough juice to completely submerge the coin.
- 3
  Allow the coin to soak for at least a day. Check the progress of the coin and add more lemon juice as needed. This could take up to two weeks.
- 4
  Rinse the coin off with clean water and use a toothbrush to help remove any residual dirt.
- 5
  Pat the coin dry with a soft clean cloth.
Cleaning with Baking Soda
- 6
  Dampen the coin with clean water.
- 7
  Dip the coin in baking soda to cover it.
- 8
  Scrub the coin gently with an old toothbrush to dislodge any dirt.
- 9
  Rinse the coin under clean running water.
- 10
  Pat the coin dry with a soft clean dry cloth.

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