One and two-cent coins are being discontinued in Lithuania

Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025

Der Standard

Lithuania and Germany consider eliminating one and two cent coins, sparking debate on necessity.

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Lithuania is the eighth country to eliminate one and two-cent coins, with similar proposals emerging in Germany; however, Austria is expected to retain these small copper coins for longer. The article questions the necessity of these denominations, noting that while it is not a new debate, the question of whether one and two-cent coins are truly needed has persisted for several years.

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