Il bar non accetta i centesimi. ma è vero?

In this short Italian‑language interview, speaker A questions whether a bar is allowed to refuse 1‑ and 2‑cent coins, citing a sign that claims such coins are not accepted. Massimiliano Dona explains the legal framework: the coins remain legal tender, but merchants are permitted to refuse them provided they apply the rounding rules established by law (effective since around 2000). He clarifies that the law does not forbid refusal, but it limits the total number of low‑value coins that can be used in a single payment (up to 50 pieces) and requires prices to be rounded to the nearest 5 cents. The conversation also touches on practical aspects – cash‑register or vending‑machine settings can be configured to reject the small coins, and the merchant must inform the customer of the rounding policy. The overall takeaway is that bars may legally refuse 1‑ and 2‑cent coins, as long as they follow the rounding regulations.










