Thanks for all the information and history on orders. I finally got around to ordering my first two boxes in December. I am enjoying them. Just ordered again.
I have learned from one of my kids and his friends who sometime work as valets that they would LOVE getting them as tips. They usually have to pool their tips. They are honest while some of the guys may not be (they have NEVER once gotten back as much as they turned in to the pool, odds of that seem rare). Anyway the company they work for lets the kids keep any coins given as a tip - they don't want to bother with them in the pool. The boys said they would be thrilled to get them.
I have not had anyone at a fast-food place or grocery store even look at them twice. They just give me my change. I have never minded 1 or 2 Euro coins or their predecessors and I find I am liking these for smaller purchases. (and tipping)