Bringing coins back home from abroad; Is that unethical to do?

1. What to do with leftover foreign coins?
2. Can foreign coins be exchanged?
3. Are old foreign coins worth anything?
4. Do any charities take old foreign coins?
5. How do I cash in foreign coins?
6. Do banks accept foreign coins?
7. Who takes foreign coins?
8. Where can I dispose of foreign coins?
9. Where can I exchange coins for notes?
10. Are there any foreign coins that are valuable?
11. How do I know if I have old foreign coins?

What to do with leftover foreign coins?

10 Things You Can Do with Leftover Foreign Coins

1. Give Them As Gifts. Think about the people in your life and consider if they'd enjoy receiving a coin or two. ...
2. Donate Them to Charity. ...
3. Make Coin Magnets. ...
4. Head to Starbucks. ...
5. Store Them Away. ...
6. Loan Them to Friends. ...
7. Trace the Coins. ...
8. Line a Picture Frame.

Can foreign coins be exchanged?

Currency exchange in India can be done through Banks (AD-I licence by RBI), and Money Changers(Both AD-II and FFMC licence holders).

Are old foreign coins worth anything?

Most foreign coins aren't worth more than their face value, but old (more than 100 years old) and rare coins could be worth a lot of money. ... Keep in mind, too, that a modern foreign coin can be valuable—as legal tender or if it is a rare collectible, like a limited-edition commemorative coin.

Do any charities take old foreign coins?

If you have old or foreign coins try taking them to your local charity shop as many charities accept old and foreign coins to help raise valuable funds. You can also often donate foreign coins on your return flight from holiday.

How do I cash in foreign coins?

Visit an exchange station at an airport or port on the way back from your trip. Exchange the coins in the visited country before you leave, if at all possible, or at the airport once you arrive back in the United States.

Do banks accept foreign coins?

Most banks have foreign currency exchange services, and they will often exchange it for free, especially if you're a customer.

Who takes foreign coins?

Give Coins to Charity

UNICEF accepts unused foreign currency as a donation, thanks to their Change For Good promotion. Currently, ten international airlines support the Change for Good program. This global program has generated more than $174 million to be used by the charity.

Where can I dispose of foreign coins?

For the first time, you can now donate your unwanted foreign coins and banknotes to The Royal British Legion at your local Sainsbury's Travel Money Bureau. Simply take your currency along to the Bureau and pop it in the donation box – It's that simple.

Where can I exchange coins for notes?

Metro Bank mainly in London and the South East of England but now reaching as far as Birmingham have coin counting machines free to anyone to use. If you don't have an account with them then the machine will give you a receipt which you can exchange for notes at the bank counter.

Are there any foreign coins that are valuable?

Here's a list of some of the most valuable foreign coins ever created.

• The 1343 Edward III Florin. This is one of the most valuable foreign coins. ...
• 2007 C$1m Coin. Created by the Royal Canadian Mint, this 99.99% gold coin is an impressive 100kg. ...
• 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar. ...
• Silver Tetradrachms of Naxos.

How do I know if I have old foreign coins?

How to identify and find the value of your foreign coins

1. Determine the country of origin. Look for a country name on the coin. ...
2. Once you have a good idea of the country, return to the Home Page and select that country from the menu box by the flashing. ...
3. When you find your coin type, Click the green dollar sign.