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Hello,
I am aware that you're a coin expert and I was wondering if you would a little time to please answer my question.
I touched a 50 cent Jamaican Coint, i found on the floor. Since I'm a coin collector, i'm basically up for anything.
But I forgot to wash my hands after that and I ate fries with my hands.
I read some articles saying coins are self-sterilizing , is that true?
Thank you!
Hi Coin Bacteria,
Coins are NOT sell sterlizing. In fact, the oil on your hands, especially after eating some greasy fries will leave fingerprints on the coin that might show up now or in a few months and slowly eat into the coins surface. Coins are not self sterlizing.
Cameron Kiefer
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Answers by Expert:
Cameron Kiefer
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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