diff --git a/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm b/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
index d7302441fad..f3cc75ce5d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
@@ -341,6 +341,9 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/coin/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(cooldown < world.time - 15)
+		if(string_attached) //does the coin have a wire attached
+			user << "<span class='warning'>The coin won't flip very well with something attached!</span>" //Tell user it will not flip
+			return //do not flip the coin
 		var/coinflip = pick(sideslist)
 		cooldown = world.time
 		flick("coin_[cmineral]_flip", src)
@@ -350,5 +353,5 @@
 		sleep(15)
 		if(loc == oldloc && user && !user.incapacitated())
 			user.visible_message("[user] has flipped [src]. It lands on [coinflip].", \
-								 "<span class='notice'>You flip [src]. It lands on [coinflip].</span>", \
-								 "<span class='italics'>You hear the clattering of loose change.</span>")
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+ 							 "<span class='notice'>You flip [src]. It lands on [coinflip].</span>", \
+							 "<span class='italics'>You hear the clattering of loose change.</span>")