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18-09-2019, 01:53 PM#1
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Cupronickel coins - illegal?
Hi All,

I am just starting out with coin ring making and purchase a large quantity of post 1947 Florin coins (two shillings) to get me up and running as they are fairly cheap.

The coins are 75% copper / 25% nickel.

Ive just read that jewellery containing nickel is illegal in the UK unless it is coated with a non-nickel substance and tested by the Assay office, or has a leach quantity below a certain level (again needing testing).

If this is the case, my plans are somewhat scuppered as Id planned to just lacquer the inside of the rings with a clear coat / nail varnish.

Im surprised as there are sellers on eBay selling these coin rings..?

Could I get round this by stating the rings are not to be worn and are ornaments/keepsakes only?

If anyone has any direct experience or knows how this sails Id be very grateful for the advice.

Turtle.
18-09-2019, 02:51 PM#2
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You cannot make rings and sell them as jewellery. Just sell them on as as they are and put it down to experience. Dennis.
20-09-2019, 09:27 AM#3
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Originally Posted by Dennis
You cannot make rings and sell them as jewellery. Just sell them on as as they are and put it down to experience. Dennis.
Thanks Dennis,

I fear this is what I may end up doing.

What about the numerous people on eBay selling such rings (florins, ten pence coins etc.)

Some state they have coated the rings to protect the wearer, others just warn that the rings might leave marks on the wearers fingers!

Are these people not hounded by the authorities and prosecuted?
20-09-2019, 09:54 AM#4
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They may be sellers in the US where it isn’t illegal and if not should be reported to Trading Standards who just don’t seem to have the time or maybe the inclination to take up all the infringements of laws on metals
20-09-2019, 02:36 PM#5
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There is good reason to be cautious. Some people react really badly to base metal jewellery, with blistering and raw, swollen, weeping skin. Their reaction gets worse with time and is with them for life

So we are not just talking about a rule book, but about potential injury. Dennis.
20-09-2019, 09:04 PM#6
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Originally Posted by CJ57
They may be sellers in the US where it isnt illegal and if not should be reported to Trading Standards who just dont seem to have the time or maybe the inclination to take up all the infringements of laws on metals
Nope. They are UK based seller, selling uk coins (two shillings and ten pence coins to name but a few.)

I imagine its the UK authorities who are obviously not bothered about this.
20-09-2019, 09:05 PM#7
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Originally Posted by Dennis
There is good reason to be cautious. Some people react really badly to base metal jewellery, with blistering and raw, swollen, weeping skin. Their reaction gets worse with time and is with them for life

So we are not just talking about a rule book, but about potential injury. Dennis.
Quite right too.

What are your thoughts on plating the rings Dennis? Either with silver or copper?
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21-09-2019, 09:01 AM#8
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Plating does not last long on rings and wears off in patches. Dennis.
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Originally Posted by Turtle
Nope. They are UK based seller, selling uk coins (two shillings and ten pence coins to name but a few.)

I imagine its the UK authorities who are obviously not bothered about this.
Well if they are selling them as jewellery and not just coins then they need to educate themselves like the rest of us. If they are as numerous as you say maybe no one has reported them. Itll not exactly be high on the priority list of TS but then youd think the more people are reported the more reason to deal with it. None of us would do potential harm to customers
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