This. I'm also Swedish, and I even used to work in cash processing (at Loomis) 10 years ago. Now, after they've changed the way coins and banknotes look - I'm

This. I'm also Swedish, and I even used to work in cash processing (at Loomis) 10 years ago. Now, after they've changed the way coins and banknotes look - I'm just as clueless as everyone else. Usually you don't need cash, even when visiting small events. For example, while visiting a neighboring city's historical event: - Paying for tickets: wireless debit card reader, outside on a temporary setup table under a tree. - Paying for a horse and cart ride: Mobile payment (Swish) - Paying for toilets at a restaurant (free for customers, but we didn't order food): SMS payment. In many cases you are asked to pay by debit card or mobile, as nobody wants to carry around or handle a lot of cash. But at the same time, you usually can pay using cash - you just have to carry a lot of different notes and coins, as the vendor might not have any change.