Coins of 1 and 2 cents: They are still legal tender, but are no longer being minted

Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

Italian 1 and 2 cent coins are no longer minted but remain valid for cash payments despite their limited use.

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One and two-cent coins are no longer minted in Italy but remain valid for cash payments, although they are often not accepted by vending machines or coffee dispensers because people do not always want them. While these coins exist in Italy, the Ministry of Economy and Finance confirms they are discontinued. In other European countries, these small denominations will soon disappear entirely.

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