這種新型淨水硬幣是受美國太空總署研究啟發的最新抗菌技術

這種便攜式硬幣由銀和銅製成，使用起來再方便不過了。

This story was created by TheStreet in partnership with Coin of Harmony.

這個故事是由 TheStreet 與 Coin of Harmony 合作創作的。

There’s no shortage of products and devices designed to boost our quality of life — whether it’s a self-cleaning coffee maker or a travel accessory that supposedly helps you sleep better while in flight. If you’ve ever purchased something like this, we’re willing to bet you’ve only used it once or twice. Odds are, it now sits unused on your shelf.

不乏旨在提高我們生活品質的產品和設備——無論是自清潔咖啡機還是據稱可以幫助您在飛行中睡得更好的旅行配件。如果您曾經購買過類似的東西，我們敢打賭您只使用過它一兩次。很可能，它現在在你的架子上閒置著。

Coin of Harmony, however, might be something you’ll use on a regular basis. Invented with the goal of purifying water, the portable coin (it’s small enough to fit in most water bottles) is made of silver and copper and couldn’t be easier to use. Both metals are known for their antimicrobial properties that, when released into water, can help attack bacteria and viruses. That's why the materials have been used for hundreds of years as a way to keep water clean and safe to drink.

然而，和諧硬幣可能是您經常使用的東西。這種便攜式硬幣的發明目的是淨化水（它足夠小，可以放入大多數水瓶中），由銀和銅製成，使用起來非常方便。這兩種金屬都以其抗菌特性而聞名，當釋放到水中時，可以幫助攻擊細菌和病毒。這就是為什麼這些材料數百年來一直被用來保持水清潔和安全飲用。

Coin of Harmony Water Purifying Coin, $40 at ShopHQ

Coin of Harmony 淨水幣，ShopHQ 40 美元

You may have read about this idea in history class. American pioneers supposedly placed silver or copper coins in water barrels to ensure the contents remained drinkable. Silver, instead of dangerous lead, was eventually used to create utensils. NASA has even researched silver as an antimicrobial agent; those findings then informed ways the technology can be used commercially (in hospitals, pools, in-home water filters, etc).

您可能在歷史課上讀過這個想法。據稱，美國先驅者將銀幣或銅幣放入水桶中，以確保裡面的水可以飲用。最終，銀取代了危險的鉛，被用來製造器皿。美國太空總署甚至研究了銀作為抗菌劑；這些發現隨後為該技術的商業應用提供了資訊（在醫院、游泳池、家用濾水器等）。

Coin of Harmony is the latest iteration.

和諧幣是最新版本。

The product instructions are relatively straightforward. You just need to place one of the coins in any water container (like your go-to water bottle for workouts, the jug in your refrigerator, or that hiking backpack you have yet to clean), fill it up, and give it a shake or two. After that, the water is said to have gone through an effective natural purification process. You can leave the coin in the bottle for the following refills.

產品說明相對簡單。您只需將一枚硬幣放入任何水容器中（例如運動時常用的水瓶、冰箱中的水壺或尚未清潔的遠足背包），將其裝滿，然後搖晃一下或兩個。之後，據說水經過了有效的自然淨化過程。您可以將硬幣留在瓶子中以供以下補充。

While Coin of Harmony is easy to use, the company warns the product has the potential to be swallowed, so they advise keeping it out of reach of smaller children or anyone else who may be at risk. It also notes that the coin is built to last for several years, but continuous use may result in the Coin of Harmony turning slightly darker on the copper side (the patina process) and possibly foggy (or tarnish) on the silver side.

雖然 Coin of Harmony 易於使用，但該公司警告稱，該產品有可能被吞嚥，因此他們建議將其放置在較小的兒童或任何其他可能面臨風險的人接觸不到的地方。它還指出，硬幣的設計可以使用數年，但連續使用可能會導致和諧硬幣的銅面稍微變暗（銅綠過程），銀面可能會變得模糊（或失去光澤）。

If you’re interested in trying the Coin of Harmony for yourself, you can purchase one on ShopHQ. TheStreet readers can also use the discount code HARMONY5 for $5 off their entire purchase.

如果您有興趣親自嘗試和諧硬幣，您可以在 ShopHQ 上購買一枚。 TheStreet 讀者還可以使用折扣代碼 HARMONY5，整個購買可享 5 美元折扣。