diff --git a/coin.rb b/coin.rb
index 1ec6fcb..2a81365 100644
--- a/coin.rb
+++ b/coin.rb
@@ -102,6 +102,10 @@ def give_coin(event)
     coin_amount = 5
   end
 
+  if reactor_coins  < coin_amount 
+    coin_amount = reactor_coins
+  end
+
   increment_coin(event.message.author.id, coin_amount)
   increment_coin(event.user.id, -coin_amount)