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Why Do Coins Smell?

by: ptcoins( 1168Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Top 1000 Reviewer
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That metallic odor you smell after handling change? It's created by the breakdown of oils in skin after touching objects that contain iron.

Guide ID: 10000000002726940Guide created: 01/09/07 (updated 09/14/08)

 
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