Coins are foreign objects that are commonly ingested by children and pets due to their shiny
appearance and bright colors. The current study investigated whether Turkish coins can …

Nickel Release from Euro and Polish Coins: a Health Risk? Page 1 Introduction Nickel is a
common allergen in Western countries that affects 10% of women and 1-2% of men [1]. It has …

Background. Nickel is widely used in coins; nickel may cause contact allergy and allergic
contact dermatitis in those who handle them. Objectives. To investigate alloy use, coin …

We report an unusual case of acute copper intoxication in a patient who died after
swallowing more than 700 coins mainly of 1p and 2p denomination. At autopsy the liver …

The majority of everyday items contain metals and their alloys, although many of them may
be harmful to human health. Nickel, originating from different sources such as coins, jewelry …

This is the first reported case of human fatality associated with zinc intoxication following a
massive ingestion of coins. Four hundred and sixty-one coins were removed from the …

Children are vulnerable to heavy metal contamination through consumption of candies and
chocolates. Considering this representative samples (69) of candies and chocolates based …

Sensitization to nickel has shown an increasing tendency (from 2.4% in 1948-1952 to 4.7%
during 1983-1987). In Slovak coins, the content of Nickel is lower than in Czechoslovak …

PURPOSE: To determine the radiographic appearance and features of corrosion in US
coins exposed to gastric acid. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six US copper-based pre-1982 …

Copper is an essential trace minerals that is vitally important for physical and mental health.
Generally copper is not poisonous in its metallic state but some of its salts are powerful …