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Tourney64
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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 Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:20:32
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Anyone concerned about getting sick due to our hobby of handling large amounts of filthy coins that who knows where they have been? Any precautions you take?
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aloneibreak
Penny Collector Member
USA
380 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:24:24
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| i dont worry about it too much. try not to eat or drink while sorting, dont put your hands near your face and wash them well when youre done. |
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson
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fb101
Moderator
USA
2241 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:26:46
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I wash my hands so often with antibacterial dish soap and alcohol I get hand rashes from the soap.
Then I use my wife's aveeno moisturizing lotion on them and they're good as new.
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Corsair
Penny Collector Member
485 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:37:10
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| Copper is supposed to kill bacteria, right? That's my excuse for bathing in the stuff. |
Am I a good person doing bad things? Or a bad person doing good things? |
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Mcprice302
Penny Pincher Member
USA
187 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:38:31
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| The thought crosses my mind every time I make a pick up. Especially pennies which tend to get treated like a filthy not to be discussed anyway! Multiple hand washings are a ritual for me. |
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Kurr
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:39:10
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Copper is an anti-microbial and germ killer and disinfects itself in about 15 mins. Also a good anti fungal.
Silver is a powerful anitibiotic and germ killer as well.
I think our hobby keeps us safer. |
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A number of people are educated beyond, sometimes way beyond, their intelligence. - Tenbears
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Mcprice302
Penny Pincher Member
USA
187 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:41:29
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| My apologies, I was un aware that one was off limits. -Mike |
Edited by - Mcprice302 on 09/20/2009 21:01:40 |
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1051 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 19:57:02
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I wouldn't worry about deiseaes with proper hand washing... Now developing a nickel allergy is very well possible.
You won't get sick from this, but people with skin problems already can have more when handling a ton of nickel. |
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jadedragon
Administrator
Canada
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twocents
Penny Pincher Member
163 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 20:15:53
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| Viruses have a very short life span on inanimate objects. The serious infectious diseases such as HIV and viral hepatitis die on plain surfaces within about 15 seconds or less without a live host. You could conceivably worry about cold viruses or gastrointestinal viruses, but again, these are only going remain live for minutes to hours. Most of the boxes or rolls persons here are acquiring have been sitting for some time. Simply washing your hands with antibacterial soap after handing coins should suffice. |
Just my two cents! |
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biglouddrunk
Penny Sorter Member
86 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 21:54:25
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| Copper kill bacteria. This is why boats use brass in stead of stainless. In a wet environment stainless will turn black because of bacteria and other microbes. |
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psi
Penny Collector Member
Canada
303 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 09:10:53
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| If anything it probably helps the immune system to be exposed to a variety of things in low doses. The rise in germ-phobic parenting has coincided with a rise in weird allergies and sensitivities. I figure eating well and exercising is easier and more effective than trying to insulate myself from exposure to anything. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
5253 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 09:36:23
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I have copper in my veins.. lol. Get a good workout lifting bags and boxes of copper. If you want a lighter workout, just lift boxes of zinc. A box of disposable gloves will keep your hands clean. I like the Nitril rather than the Latex.  |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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sheba
Penny Pincher Member
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 10:12:29
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I wash after every 'sorting session' (hand sorting) with soap and water. After that I use a alcohol based hand cleanser just to be sure. And, as has already been said, I don't eat or drink while sorting, and try to keep from touching my face, specially with fingers that have been sorting pennies.
Some of the pennies, as most are aware, are really 'gucky' looking ... they get tossed into the 'take back' bag immediately without checking dates, etc.
sheba |
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wolvesdad
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 11:04:52
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It has been said 3 or 4 times now..... copper is a natural bacteria and virus killer... The only big concern with washing your hands is to get the gunk off.... you don't even have to use antibacterial soap!!! Germaphobia is over-rated.
I'm going to plate my house in copper!! (try that one on for size you germaphobes!! ) |
"May your percentages ever increase!"
Will buy any quantity of .999 Canadian Nickels at current spot - shipped (US Address). |
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Robarons
Penny Collector Member
USA
370 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 11:15:39
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There was a thread like this a while back and I can remember one valid point that it made. While the coins themselves are anti-bacterial, if gunk,oil or sticky stuff get on the coins, it could breed all kinds of bad stuff.
So be sure to wash after a esp. dirty haul of coins. Also do not touch or eat any thing while sorting. |
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AGgressive Metal
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
789 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 11:31:14
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| Has anyone tried that stuff mechanics use? You know, the water-free pumice stuff? |
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PennySaved
Penny Collector Member
361 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 12:00:56
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| You could always buy those cotton coin gloves if you are really concerned about it. They are white and will turn black from the dirt. I just make sure to wash my hands after handling the coins. |
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JobIII
Penny Collector Member
USA
464 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 15:59:56
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Originally posted by jadedragon
This is a family friendly forum. We have a number of high school students here. Please refrain from using bad words.
What did he say????
The most common germ found would be Bacteria. Yes germs do live on coins, even if most of you believe this isn't possible.
Pin worm, Whip worm, e. coli can all be spread from coins.
It's really hard not to place the hand near something that will be later touched by your hands after washing. Thankfully the transmission rates are low. |
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Cody8404
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
546 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 20:00:08
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If you will wash your hands with soap and water before you eat, most importantly after you touch anything dirty, other people, coins, money, floors, etc, you will find you are much healthier.
Antibacterial soap is not needed. Just soap and a good lather.
This is also a good protection from the flu. |
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JP_007
Penny Sorter Member
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2009 : 20:54:04
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| If, God forbid, anyone was to contact something I would be willing to purchase their copper to help with their medical expenses....it's the least I could do:-) I keep of some that instant hand sanitizer handy its nice to have even just in the car for after gas stations or any stop for that matter. |
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Stop Making Cents
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 09/22/2009 : 23:55:44
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| It's amazing how black your fingers get after hand sorting, isnt' it? |
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Kurr
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2009 : 00:07:37
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The black is an oxide and will disolve in warm/hot water. Soap speeds the process and gets the other junk off.
I also wear copper jewelry mainly in the form of bracelets. 24/7 they are on, and it is rare to see me without a bit of green on my wrist.
I don't mind and between that and the handsorting, the arthritis in my hands doesn't bother me anymore. I have also seen where everyone around me, including the three others in my house get sick, and I feel fine  . |
Selling coppers- 1.4 + shipping or 11.00 90% Ag or 1/10th oz Au per 100.00, PM me!! ~100.00 (68lbs)Available~
Outlaw: One who is outside both the protection and benefit of the law. Since you cant sue the police for not protecting you, and congress overwhelmingly went against the people to benefit the big business on the backs of the people, congratulations we no longer have the protection or benefit of law. We're all outlaws now.
A number of people are educated beyond, sometimes way beyond, their intelligence. - Tenbears
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JobIII
Penny Collector Member
USA
464 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2009 : 07:22:03
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Originally posted by Kurr
The black is an oxide and will disolve in warm/hot water. Soap speeds the process and gets the other junk off.
I also wear copper jewelry mainly in the form of bracelets. 24/7 they are on, and it is rare to see me without a bit of green on my wrist.
I don't mind and between that and the handsorting, the arthritis in my hands doesn't bother me anymore. I have also seen where everyone around me, including the three others in my house get sick, and I feel fine .
Just wait when you're diagnosed with Wilson's Disease. It's not a joke i'd prefer to touch these pennies as little as possible. Everyone should have some kind of barrier on their hands while sorting. Whip Worm enters the host by burrowing through the skin, and would be safe from Iso or soap and water since these measures are taken after the sorting has taken place. Even intermitent breaks to wash hands would only reduce the risks.
But i'm being a little paranoid, and personally haven't worn my latex gloves in a little while. 
~ JobIII
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