Secular Café: Health risk from new British coins

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Health risk from new British coins Apr 20th 2012, 01:35 All because they ae cheapskates. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17773007 Quote: The coins are made from steel but plated in nickel, replacing the current cupro-nickel version which contains 75% copper and 25% nickel. Dermatologists told the British Medical Journal the move could cause problems for people who have nickel allergies, including some people with eczema. But the Royal Mint said the change would not have an adverse impact... ...In comparison, the Treasury's Swedish counterparts, Swedish Riksbank, has recently concluded that nickel-plated coins "pose unacceptable risks to health", the BMJ reported. In a letter to the BMJ, the dermatologists said there was the potential for more skin problems, which could have financial implications for the NHS. So by saving money on the copper they risk costing more for the health service. I like the way they are "confident" that there is no risk even though they have made no tests.

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