diff --git a/coin.rb b/coin.rb
index b170e50..1ec6fcb 100644
--- a/coin.rb
+++ b/coin.rb
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ end
 
 def give_coin(event)
   reactor_coins = get_coin_count(event.user.id)
-  if reactor_coins == 0
+  if reactor_coins <= 0
     event.respond("Nice gesture, <@#{event.user.id}>, but you're broke! To get more coins, type the words `GET COIN` whenever I post the coin event message! But be quick, your friends are trying their best to get it before you do!")
     return
   end