The European executive should therefore be presenting a set of rules which should lead to the end of the copper coins. A 2018 European survey already revealed that a number of member states in the Euro zone were ready to be rid of the 1 and 2 Cent coins.
Rounding up to 5 cents or more would eliminate an expensive item of money production and simplify cash payments. In Belgium, sellers (shops, businesses, associations, etc.) have been obliged since December 1 to round up or down the total amount for all cash payments. As an example: 10.02 is rounded down to 10 and 10.08 up to 10.10).
'Funny money' - The Luxembourg Franc
Luxembourg Wurst: Grand Ducal Mint readies 50-cent Brexit coin
