Heh, funny that. I remember when the Euro was taken into use here in 2003 there were 1 and 2 cent coins, which were so utterly useless they disappeared pretty quickly cause neither the shops or the customers wanted them. I remember some old folks say that they were somewhat similiar in value as scrap metal (not really, but propably close) people drilled holes in them and made decorations and washers out of them. So they were put out of use. The prices are still like 2,93 how they were when the currency changed because one euro were 5,95 Marks, and they still bill you like that if you're buying with a card, and rounds them if with cash.

 

Italy still uses the 1 and 2 cent coins. I have a crapload of them.

 

As far as I know they're still valid currency here, you just don't get them from anywhere and get funny looks if trying to pay with them...

 

hmmm washers you say??? cold I use a penny as a washer??? brilliant!

 

I'm pretty sure it costs more to produce a penny (1 cent) here than the penny is worth. Not sure why we still use them.

 

I am 21 and i know about the $2 bills. Hell i collect them and all types of moneys and coins. Ppl are just retards these days. Gotta love it. Just think where this world will be like in 50 yrs.