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Photograph of SCP-XXXX

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Item: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in an isolated containment locker. No materials or living entities are to be brought within 1 m of SCP-XXXX. Any tests involving SCP-XXXX must be performed in an environment where no non-test related objects are within a horizontal area of 20 m of SCP-XXXX. Update: As of 08/29/20██ SCP-XXXX now requires a documented and exact procedure for usage which must then approved by at least two (2) Level Two or higher personnel (See Addendum A-2).

Description: SCP-XXXX is a gold coin measuring 8 cm in diameter with its origins traced to ancient [REDACTED]. One side of the coin is decorated with the image of a sheep, the other side features a small rectangular hole, with several elevations inside said hole. Upon inspection of SCP-XXXX from a short distance it exhibits no extraordinary qualities. Any entity viewing SCP-XXXX while being within one meter of the artifact while it is not in possession of another individual will find themselves with a strong urge to take and keep the artifact on their person (whether this is a natural response or a result of SCP-XXXX is still being researched). While in the possession of an individual SCP-XXXX will activate. During the active state any entities within a 20 m² area surrounding the carrier (from hereon to be referred to as SCP-XXXX-1) appear to have a drastically increased probability of potentially lethal events which can only be explained by inexplicable coincidence. SCP-XXXX-1 does not appear to be subject to SCP-XXXX's effects. Further testing has revealed that prolonged exposure will result in SCP-XXXX-1 being the primary focus of SCP-XXXX's effects. (See Addendum A-1)

Addendum A-1: During testing of SCP-XXXX it has been revealed that extended use of SCP-XXXX lasting longer than twenty-four hours will result in a reversal effect. During this period any events that may have occurred in the area surrounding SCP-XXXX-1 are instead directly focused toward SCP-XXXX-1 with the intention of killing SCP-XXXX-1. Further study for the cause of this is as of 11/06/20██ is ongoing.

Addendum A-2: In light of recent events (see Incident Report XXXX-B) security for the use, and testing of SCP-XXXX has been increased.

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[Incident Report XXXX-A: Four days prior to the Foundation's acquisition of SCP-XXXX was used in a failed robbery in ████████, ██. Events during the robbery are unclear but the sole employee was found impaled by a mop. Shortly afterward during the escape of SCP-XXXX-1 local law enforcement agencies document fatal malfunctions of equipment. The pursuit ended when SCP-XXXX-1 was struck by a bus during his escape attempt. This incident was brought to the attention of The Foundation by agents undercover in the ████████ police force. The body of SCP-XXXX-1 was soon brought to Site-██ to examine for any anomalous properties. During the examination SCP-XXXX was found and promptly contained after testing.

Incident Report XXXX-B: During experiment recorded in XXXX-█, D-████ stole SCP-XXXX before test could be completed. D-████ then proceeded to make an escape attempt. During the attempt numerous containment systems were endangered as a result of proximity to SCP-XXXX but ultimately no breaches occurred. D-████ soon escaped the site but was found shortly outside The Foundation after having tripped and smashed his skull on a large rock.

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Test Log XXXX-1
Test: Effective range of SCP-XXXX
Preconditions: One D-Class (D-8051) personnel is to hold SCP-XXXX approx. fifty meters from another D-Class personnel (D-9482).
Procedure: D-9482 is to take one fifty centimeter step toward SCP-XXXX-1 and hold position for ten seconds before repeating the process.
Result: At twenty meters a lighter that D-9482 had hidden from test personnel started when he raised his leg to take another step, and began burning his uniform. Strangely, D-9482 remained oblivious to the flame until it was beyond his ability to contain, subject soon expired.

Test Log XXXX-2
Test: Prolonged use of SCP-XXXX
Preconditions: One D-Class (D-6730) was holding SCP-XXXX with no materials or living entities within twenty five meters.
Procedure: SCP-XXXX-1 is to remain in place for seventy two hours in an isolated area, being given a flask of water once every twenty-four hours.
Result: When the the flask was given to SCP-XXXX-1 on the twenty-fourth hour it shattered when he raised it to his face. Pieces of the container lacerated his lower jaw and neck, subject quickly expired from blood loss.

Test Log XXXX-3
Test: Potency of SCP-XXXX
Preconditions: One D-Class (D-7201) was to hold SCP-XXXX in an isolated area.
Procedure: SCP-XXXX-1 was to perform no actions and have no materials brought within twenty meters of him for fourty eight hours.
Result: After twenty-five hours had elapsed personnel noted that the sky began to grow brighter. Shortly afterward SCP-XXXX-1 was struck by a small meteorite measuring twelve centimeters in diameter, killing him instantly.