STOMPer Jaren bought a meat bun at a food stall which cost $2.50, and he paid $0.30 in 5-cent coins. However, the staff at the stall refused to accept his coins, saying the bank will impose a surcharge.
Wrote Jaren (Nov 5):
"We bought a meat bun at a food stall and paid $2.50 of which $0.30 was in 5-cent coins.
"The woman immediately rejected them saying they do not accept this denomination!
"We were stunned by this reaction and told her that it is legal tender (Singapore's regulations state that values of up to $2 can be paid in coins in various denominations) which fell onto deaf ears.
"She flatly refused to accept, saying if they bank in coins, the bank will impose a surcharge.
"This unpleasant experience left us feeling disgruntled; and needless to say -- the bun was awful."
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I encounter same incident when using public toilet.
Some authorities must educate the public.