cleaning pennies

[Deesknee]

I printed how to clean them, but I forget if they should be prior 1982 or post 1982. Any help?
Thanks

 

[mel63]

Pre-1982. The after 1982 have more zinc in them and, when pressed can have silver(zinc) streaks.

 

[Deesknee]

Thanks. Got to go clean clean clean! lol

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Can you give me a reminder on the best way to clean the pennies? It's been a couple of years....Thanks!

Found the info a little ways down...Sorry!