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Post number 12588

Outlawyr — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 03:23:44 -0800

"Euro Coins Could Cause Skin Disease" Obviously Lex Luthor is behind this and wants Europeans to throw away their change so he can gather it up and be rich, Rich, RICH! (maniacal laugh).

By: Carol Anne

Carol Anne — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 05:58:52 -0800

Patient Information - Nickel Allergy page, with photographs of dermatitis, which warns: "It is essential to avoid contact with nickel-containing metals." Hard to do, if nickel coins are in circulation. By comparison, the U.S.A.'s "nickel" five-cent coin is composed of an alloy containing 75 percent copper and only 25 percent nickel. Contact dermatitis is no laughing matter.

By: stevridie

stevridie — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:05:23 -0800

A fine example of why the Euro is a BAD thing!

By: MAYORBOB

MAYORBOB — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:17:35 -0800

This could give new meaning to the term, "I've got some money in my hand I'm just itching to spend."

By: Steven Den Beste

Steven Den Beste — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:28:12 -0800

The Canadian 5-cent piece is pure nickel, which is why it sticks to a magnet. Does anyone know if there's been a plague of skin disease in Canada? (If so, I sure never heard of it.)

By: clavdivs

clavdivs — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 07:37:31 -0800

It seems most people would know that they are allergic to certain metals. Is this an information update for those who have said affliction? The by-line is comic . (lex luther, thats cool:)

By: Carol Anne

Carol Anne — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 08:50:02 -0800

From Trends of Nickel in Coins – Past, Present and Future: "I must not forget Canada. In 1968, this major nickel-producing country changed from silver to pure nickel for its 10, 25 and 50 cent coins as well as the one Dollar, although I should mention it has now changed to nickel-plated steel for these coins to counter the effects of inflation. Like the US "Nickel" the Canadian 5-cent coin was made of cupro-nickel until last year when it, too, changed to nickel-plated steel." "Some 12-15% of women and 1-2% of men are believed to be nickel-sensitive...But what of nickel containing coins? Undoubtedly, nickel and cupro-nickel coins will fail the standard sweat test, but do they present a real risk? The difficulty in fully answering this question is that there is almost a total absence of medical data* to indicate there is a problem. But perhaps that, in itself, provides us with the answer? Although I have heard it stated that occupationally exposed people such as cashiers can experience dermatitis from coin handling, documentary evidence is very sparse indeed which suggests that if there is a problem, it is only those people who are highly nickel sensitive and occupationally exposed, who are at risk." *If medical data is not sought, it will be notable only for its absence.

By: clavdivs

clavdivs — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:14:22 -0800

golly gee, I break out in skin rashes, lets see...chemicals...no....clothes...no...must be something else. maybe i should go to a doctor.

By: skallas

skallas — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:19:23 -0800

Does anyone know if there's been a plague of skin disease in Canada? Its not like a viral infection, its an allergy. If you're sensitive to nickel you might get some form of eczema on your hands. Obviously, Luthor's plan is to collect skin flakes to create a DNA library of all Europeans for cloning on a new earth-like planet. Hey, he likes Europeans.

By: owillis

owillis — Sat, 24 Nov 2001 17:39:43 -0800

You are aware the Lex Luthor is the President Of The United States and would never do such a thing? Right?