#$%^&*AU2018202534A120180510.pdf#####ABSTRACT A substrate having an antimicrobial surface. The texture of the surface which has exposed metal e.g., copper or copper alloy contributes to the antimicrobial properties. Cavities or depressions in the surface can be coated or partially coated with an organic polymer, and the polymer can contain antimicrobial agents. Methods of preparing a coated surface, and uses are described.WO 2013/159216 PCT/CA2013/050207 12/13 Mean cfu/cm for copper and control Day 1 & 2 (outliers removed) 12 10 E copper avg 0 control avg 4 2 0 Day 1 Day 2 Figure 16