[Demian (Z-X-T)]

Found this... After cleaning off the dirt, put a drop of Tabasco Sauce on the cent. After about 5-10 seconds wipe off. Presto! Shiny as new. There's some sort of chemical reaction that the copper reacts to the pepper sauce. Caution! If you have a cent you believe is numismatically valuable DO NOT do this, its better left as dug.

http://www.thomasathomas.com/Metal_Detector_tips_7.htm

[Peter Callahan]

Cool!! Something new to try especially with the dirty spendable coins.