You have to be careful about getting change, as the market is reportedly flooded with 2 euro coins.
Consumers and shopkeepers are increasingly complaining about African money flooding the Greek market.
Coins very similar to 2 euros came from Malawi in Africa and are called kwacha. Money is a lot like the euro, but it has zero value.
Pay attention to the difference between the two coins. Citizens are strongly advised to be careful with the money they receive in change.
The difference between 2 euros and kwacha.
Kwacha coin on both sides.
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