Ethis year come into circulation six new five euro coins, which are collectibles, reminded DECO PROteste. Do you know how they will work and what they consist of? The consumer protection organization has prepared a set of nine questions and answers that help clarify some doubts. Stay up to date.
1. Is the new €5 coin worth the same as the €5 note?
“Yes, the new five-euro coins that will enter circulation by the end of the year have a face value of five euros, which means they are worth as much as five-euro notes.”
2. What do I do if they pay me with a €5 coin?
“If you receive a payment or change with the new coins, you can use them, as long as they are accepted as a means of payment. The value of these coins is the same as that of current coins and notes.”
3. How do I know it’s not a fake currency?
“The characteristics of each of these collector coins are available on the Banco de Portugal website. To detect a counterfeit coin, check the various security features of the coin; do not just rely on one of them. Pay special attention to the reliefs, edges and to the magnetic properties of some coins.”
4. Can I refuse payment with one of these currencies?
“Economic operators (supermarkets or other establishments, for example) cannot refuse collector coins, but the individual consumer is not obliged to accept them. Banco de Portugal suggests that, if you do not wish to accept the coins, politely ask for receive the same amount in another way.”
5. Can you refuse my payment with one of these currencies?
“As long as it is authorized in Portugal, as is the case with the new five-euro coin, no note or coin can be refused, whatever its nature. Despite this, no one is obliged to receive, in a single payment, more than 50 coins.”
6. Can I use commemorative coins in automatic payment machines?