Gotta start em young!!!! LOL, he was trying real hard to get into my stuff while I was re-sorting some junk silver so I handed him a handful of junk Morgan and Peace dollars and he had a blast. So, this time when he was here for the night Grandpa was prepared with two Ike's just for him! The only problem is having to stay in arms reach in case he tries to eat them He looks so intent I just had to share
so what ever happened to that penny ? did it ever come out ? (did you call it environmental damage on the 2X2 ??? lol) or did it desolve slowly over time ? ouch! not sure how good copper is for you ? lol
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/ Health Risks from Excessive Zinc Zinc toxicity can occur in both acute and chronic forms. Acute adverse effects of high zinc intake include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and headaches [2]. One case report cited severe nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes of ingesting 4 g of zinc gluconate (570 mg elemental zinc) [81]. Intakes of 150–450 mg of zinc per day have been associated with such chronic effects as low copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, and reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins [82]. Reductions in a copper-containing enzyme, a marker of copper status, have been reported with even moderately high zinc intakes of approximately 60 mg/day for up to 10 weeks [2]. The doses of zinc used in the AREDS study (80 mg per day of zinc in the form of zinc oxide for 6.3 years, on average) have been associated with a significant increase in hospitalizations for genitourinary causes, raising the possibility that chronically high intakes of zinc adversely affect some aspects of urinary physiology [83]. The FNB has established ULs for zinc (Table 3). Long-term intakes above the UL increase the risk of adverse health effects [2]. The ULs do not apply to individuals receiving zinc for medical treatment, but such individuals should be under the care of a physician who monitors them for adverse health effects. Table 3: Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for Zinc [2]AgeMaleFemalePregnantLactating 0–6 months 4 mg 4 mg 7–12 months 5 mg 5 mg 1–3 years 7 mg 7 mg 4–8 years 12 mg 12 mg 9–13 years 23 mg 23 mg 14–18 years 34 mg 34 mg 34 mg 34 mg 19+ years 40 mg 40 mg 40 mg 40 mg
I don't know what happened to that penny, but I hope it is never found! I just remember at 3 or 4 years old to "get that out of your mouth!" and next thing I knew, it was nowhere to be found! I think then there were a few phone calls made, like to the Doctor, and 911. Someone must have told my parents "this too shall pass". And I guess it did.
Even those who favor phasing the use of coins out have not suggested any plans to destroy all coins in the world. And cards? Phhh, all issued by private companies, so you have way too many different types ... Christian
