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...and keep your change stuck to the outside of your pants or shirt.
Peel off some quarters and buy a coffee, and just slap your change back on your pants when done.
Magnetic pennies
http://www.24carat....agneticpennies.html
There are some UK coins that are made of steel and can be magnetized. [jutta, Feb 05 2006]
Magnetic US coins
http://www.fatbrain...ts/magnet_coins.cfm
Teaching material. I don't think you'll be able to use them to buy groceries! [jutta, Feb 05 2006]
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Cute. Sadly, most US coins (including quarters) aren't magnetizable. |
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Also, most people also keep things such as credit cards in their normal pockets. And this would make it very easy for pickpocketers. Either peel the coins off people, or get a stronger magnet and steal their money as you brush past them. |
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All my money sticks, must be cuz I'm Canadian. |
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By putting the hockey puck sized 400lb strength magnet in your pocket, nobody including you could get your money. |
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D'oh! Sorry for that bit of US-centricity there. |
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