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    Do euro coins from other countries work in Finland?

    Why a German or Spanish euro coin works in a Finnish shop.

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    Short answer

    Yes. The European Central Bank explains that euro coins have a common side and a national side, and that all of them are legal tender in every euro area country. A coin minted in Germany, Spain or Italy can be spent in Finland just like a Finnish one. The same applies to euro banknotes, which are identical everywhere.

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    Why

    1. The ECB says all euro coins are legal tender across the euro area.
    2. Each coin has a common European side and a national side.
    3. The Finnish national side shows a lion, swans or a cloudberry, according to the ECB.

    Details

    Small cents are the exception in practice. Finnish shops do not have to accept 1 and 2 cent coins, whatever their country.

    Tip

    Bring leftover euro coins from other trips. They work in Finland.

    What may differ

    Commemorative 2 euro coins are valid too, although some people keep them as collectibles.

    Common misconception

    Only Finnish euro coins are accepted in Finland.

    What actually happens

    All euro coins are legal tender in every euro area country.

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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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