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Nickel Coins: New 5p And 10p Pieces 'Could Cause Skin Disease'

PA/Huffington Post UK  |  Posted: 20/04/2012 07:17 Updated: 20/04/2012 07:31

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Nickel coins could cause skin disease, claim experts

New nickel 5p and 10p coins should be investigated over the possibility they may cause disease, a group of skin experts has said.

The dermatologists expressed concern that the potential cost of skin disease related to nickel exposure has not been examined.

They have called for the "poorly informed" Royal Mint to consider the financial implications of treating patients, and the cost to the Treasury if those people are unable to work.

New 5p and 10p coins are made of nickel-plated steel and are gradually being phased into circulation.

The skin experts said the Swedish authorities concluded that this type of coin posed unacceptable health risks.

The letter, written by Danielle Greenblatt and Ian White of St John's Institute of Dermatology, and David Gawkrodger of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, asks the Royal Mint whether a risk assessment has been completed to determine the effect of the coins on people who suffer allergic reactions to nickel.

They also asked what amount of nickel is released from the surface of the new coins.

Government chief scientist Sir John Beddington should give his opinion on the matter, they concluded.

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clownzozo
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04:26 PM on 04/20/2012
Are you quite mad? Since when has the health of the masses come before profit? You lot always look at the negatives instead of the positives, We listen to the people, yes we really and sincerely do, folks. People are worried about lack of housing and jobs etcetera our new nickel coins could actually create housing and job vacancies, and help reduce the population.
No, no, don't thank us, just STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT POSSIBLE HEALTH HAZARDS.
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tutanhaken
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11:53 AM on 04/20/2012
politicians immigarnts benefit cheats tax evaders wont catch this unless its on £50 notes....
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Electrastar
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11:25 AM on 04/20/2012
So they take our money and kill us with what's left, lol.
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oowmygawd
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11:23 AM on 04/20/2012
Yet another honest comment removed! So much for freedom of speech!
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olgapoloski1
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11:40 AM on 04/20/2012
..perhaps you be kind enough to post it again? I appear to have missed it
and being allergic to nickel any information would be welcome. Thank you
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oowmygawd
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01:35 PM on 04/20/2012
Thank you for your kind concern but that would be a pointless excercise as it would only be removed again and I have far greater things to do than waste my time.
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suewlsh
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11:18 AM on 04/20/2012
As if I haven't got enough health problems as it is, they bring out something that could potentially make someone very ill. Thanks very much Royal Mint, your a load of idiots, leave our coins alone.
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Cumbriabigyin
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11:05 AM on 04/20/2012
I won't have contact long enough to worry about it, 2 Daughters will make sure of that - Who would have thought them spending my money was good for my health.
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robsh51
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11:02 AM on 04/20/2012
Hope the HSE is going to look into this but more likely it will be swept under the Carpet as usual and forgotten

Look at Camelford Water Accident where the Aluminum was dumped into the wrong tank the government professionals are still out on that one even though people have Died what is going to take for our safety to be recognized
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cantabria
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10:23 AM on 04/20/2012
Nice to see someone's looking out for our interests (I assume they want funding for a project), more than the government and royal mint are doing anyway. I like the idea of whether or not there was a risk assessment done. A bit like T May and the bearded one, oops, leap year, never thought of that.
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Russ Nutter
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10:22 AM on 04/20/2012
There was no problem with them before " If it ain't broke, don't fix it ! "
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scunny58
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10:21 AM on 04/20/2012
i want my change in pennies from now on
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User4567
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12:38 PM on 04/20/2012
I'd rather have my change in fivers or tenners - paper ones that is.
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PatMcgintysgoat
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10:12 AM on 04/20/2012
That's it filling in my claim form as we speak........
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Crimeboy
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10:05 AM on 04/20/2012
Gawkrodger?
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Ecurie Ecosse
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10:03 AM on 04/20/2012
Add silver and gold back into the coins and make the Pound worth something.
This will be used as a reason to make all transactions cashless.
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User4567
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12:44 PM on 04/20/2012
Ecurie Ecosse. I like your non-de-plume. Scottish Racing Stable from the 50s that won many a race with their Jaguar cars. Was it Ron Flockhart who drove for them?
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lawleigh
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10:02 AM on 04/20/2012
With 3 kids it dont stay in my hand long enough to give me a reaction lol Plus i use my card for most things.
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