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[C.Ann]

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[CEDmom]

We found the duller the penny the better the image showed up. I'd check with a coin collecter about cleaning the wheat ones. You can use regular dish detergent on dirty newer ones though.

 

[Gramma]

I've used the shiny pennies and I think they turn out better. I don't have any hints for cleaning them. Have fun finding all the penny machines. They make a nice inexpensive souvenior.

 

[pintrader]

c. aNN YOU SHOULD REALLY PREFER TO USE PENNIES THAT PRE DATE 1982. pENNIES MADE PRIOR TO 1983 WERE 100% COPPER (LOR CLOSE ENOUGH). ooooops sorry about the caps. there are copper cleaners out there at your grocery store on the dish liquid isle.

 

[renessa]

For cleaning, try Taco Bell (or other) hot or fire sauce. It works great!

 

[PiperG]

Does anyone know how many penny machines (approx) are in the MK? I am sure we didn't capture all of them last time. Also, I presume they are at the other parks. Is that correct?

Thanks!

 

[C.Ann]

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[epcotfan]

Dip pennies in white vinegar for about a minute. Then clean them off with toothpaste. Rinse and pat dry. It will totally take off all the scum and make them nice and shiny.

 

[jaysue]

Here is the link:

http://www.wdwig.com/penny.htm

thanks
jaysue

 

[feenie]

We tend to just use whatever is in our wallet. That way we get a nice assortment! Sometimes the older ones show the design that is pressed into it, since they are not so "shiny"!
but I have a feeling it is all a matter of preference. So I would reccomend trying a couple of each and going from there!