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1 and 2c pieces

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I remember reading in several places, I think including here, about a year ago that 1c and 2c pieces were going to be removed from use in Belgium. What has happened?

kasseistamper

The story was that Belgium would follow the example of (I think) Holland.
If you were paying cash, the total amount would be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents though if you used a card you would be charged the correct amount.
I've not seen anything that suggests that the plan has been put into operation yet.

Jan 27, 2016 10:13
mwr

The EU institutions have just raised the price of a standard coffee in the outsourced coffee shops from 1 euro to 1.01 euro so the 1c coin looks safe; though the idea of rounding down must appeal to some....

Mar 9, 2016 20:52