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    Are 1 and 2 cent coins used in Finland?

    What to do with the smallest euro coins in Finland.

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    Short answer

    Hardly. The Bank of Finland says 1 and 2 cent coins are legal tender in Finland, but businesses are not obliged to accept them. Because cash payments are rounded to the nearest 5 cents, these coins are rarely given as change.

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    Why

    1. The Bank of Finland confirms that 1 and 2 cent coins are legal tender in Finland.
    2. According to the Bank of Finland, businesses do not have to accept them.
    3. Rounding of cash totals to 5 cents means shops seldom need them.

    Details

    Coins from other euro countries, including 1 and 2 cent coins, are valid in Finland too. If you arrive with a pocket of small cents, they may be easier to spend at home.

    Tip

    Ask before you pay with a handful of small cents. The cashier may accept them, but does not have to.

    What may differ

    Practice varies from shop to shop. Some cashiers take small cents without question.

    Common misconception

    1 and 2 cent coins are not valid in Finland.

    What actually happens

    They are legal tender. Shops simply do not have to accept them.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Payment rules and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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