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Cerveza Union Crowntainer

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My understanding is this is one of three foreign crowntainers. True?
How tough is this can?
..asking because I just purchased one for $60 from a seller in Venezuela. Pic attached.
Finally, what is the best way to clean light surface rust from a crown? Light on the oxalic as well?
I have always been interested in foreign crowntainers so regardless I consider it a win..now looking for that elusive Hatuey...
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Re: Cerveza Union Crowntainer

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Not sure what the going price is for one of these, but in that shape it's got to be worth more than $60. Nice pick-up!
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There are two slight variations of that Union Crowntainer. I have 5 other International crowntainers. 3 others from Venezuela and two from Cuba (malta Hatuey and Cerveza Hatuey).
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The union can and the Zulia on the right of the two were on the cover of the ??1998 roster. They were later found in a plane crash in the high Andes per my sources. ( a number of cases- 60 dollars is excellent)
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Appreciate the replies! Thanks.
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I had luck with light surface rust on silver Hanley crowntainers using oxalic (only about 5 mins); below are before and after:
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That’s how I was considering cleaning the Union can. You just confirmed it👍
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Careful with the soft toothbrush especially on painted non-silver areas!
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I think the going rate for that can in about grade 1- to 2+ is about $100-$125 so you did good. I think I paid $125 for this one about a decade ago.
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