Money and Practical Matters

Knowing how money works in Italy — from paying at restaurants to understanding receipts — will help you avoid confusion and embarrassment. This lesson covers the euro, paying in various situations, the importance of the scontrino (receipt), tipping customs, and practical matters like opening hours and public holidays.

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The Euro in Italy

Italy has used the euro (€) since 2002, replacing the lira. Coins and notes:

Coins

Value	Italian
1 cent	un centesimo
2 cent	due centesimi
5 cent	cinque centesimi
10 cent	dieci centesimi
20 cent	venti centesimi
50 cent	cinquanta centesimi
€1	un euro
€2	due euro

Notes

Value	Italian
€5	cinque euro
€10	dieci euro
€20	venti euro
€50	cinquanta euro
€100	cento euro
€200	duecento euro
€500	cinquecento euro (rare, many places refuse them)