Author: bamaburtbamaburt Date: Jul 21, 2008 14:17
On Jul 21, 12:54 am, Ray Haddad perthmagic.com> wrote:> On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:47:26 -0700 (PDT), I said, "Pick a card, any
> card" and bamab...@ yahoo.com instead replied:
> >>Does anyone know what chemical or substance that is used for aging
>>copper coins? I am referring to the aging process like Schoolcraft
>>uses on his East African coins - check out the link below:
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>
>>I would like to make some of my copper Austrailian pennies with the
>>same aged effect.
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> The aged look is oxidation on the coin from long exposure to air,
> fingerprint oils and other coins. To duplicate this in a hurry, the
> con artists selling faked old coins insert them into the gullet of a
> goose for a few days allowing the mild acids there to do their work.
> The goose can't swallow them and it's cruel to the goose so I don't
> recommend that in any way. However, you can use a diluted vinegar
> solution mixed with a bit of salt. That will get you a slightly ...
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