Travelplansinmomhands
No, most places won't exchange coins for bills but you can just buy a lot of chocolate and candy at a store in the airport that will allow you to pay in euro. There are machines which will accept coins and give you back money, presumably in notes.
- Can I exchange euro coins at the post office?
- How can I exchange euro coins?
- Where can I exchange foreign coins for cash?
- What can I do with old foreign coins and notes?
- What can I do with leftover euro coins?
- Can I exchange euro coins at Tesco?
- Are pre euro coins worth anything?
- Do banks accept foreign coins?
- Can you exchange euros at the bank?
- Do foreign coins have any value?
- Do banks take old foreign currency?
- How do I dispose of old foreign coins?
Can I exchange euro coins at the post office?
SOLVED: Post Office will NOT accept them, however Thomas Cook travel agents (with a foreign exchange teller inside) WILL. They will only accept 1 EURO and 2 EURO coins, nothing lower. Note they also only take EURO coins, no other foreign currency coins.
How can I exchange euro coins?
Exchange at a Fourex Kiosk
If you are looking for a quick, easy way to convert your leftover coins into US Dollars, Euros or Pounds, the Fourex kiosks are the way to go. They even accept out of circulation pre-Euro currency such as Deutschmarks, Pesetas, and Schillings.
Where can I exchange foreign coins for cash?
The exchange rate at your local bank is usually better than using a currency exchange provider at the airport. Many banks such as Bank of America and Citibank might not charge a fee and offer options such as mailing you the currency or conducting the transaction online.
What can I do with old foreign coins and notes?
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.
What can I do with leftover euro coins?
10 Things You Can Do with Leftover Foreign Coins
- Give Them As Gifts. Think about the people in your life and consider if they'd enjoy receiving a coin or two. ...
- Donate Them to Charity. ...
- Make Coin Magnets. ...
- Head to Starbucks. ...
- Store Them Away. ...
- Loan Them to Friends. ...
- Trace the Coins. ...
- Line a Picture Frame.
Can I exchange euro coins at Tesco?
We can sell you Euro notes in all denominations up to €200. Remember, when you get back you'll only be able to exchange your leftover Euro notes. Most places don't exchange Euro coins for pounds, but you can always give any leftover holiday money to charity or keep your coins as a souvenir of your trip.
Are pre euro coins worth anything?
They're not worth anything." The European Central Bank estimates the 12 countries that have adopted the euro have roughly 9 billion bank notes of their respective currencies in circulation. ... And since most banks don't exchange coins, a steady supply of them is pretty much assured for some time to come.
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.
Can you exchange euros at the bank?
Many banks offer currency exchange to their customers. Though there may be a small fee, your bank or credit union will almost always be the best place to exchange currency (and the cheapest). ... You can also order through an online currency converter, which will have the cash delivered to your home.
Do foreign coins have any value?
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 banks take old foreign currency?
Contrary to what most people think, these old pre-euro currencies are not worthless, even if the central bank of the country concerned has stopped exchanging them for legal tender. Both Leftover Currency and Unusedtravelmoney.com will exchange them as well currencies in legal tender in various parts of the world.
How do I dispose of old foreign coins?
Generally, banks or foreign exchange won't accept coins, but there are lots of other options:
- Try taking them to your local charity shop as many charities accept old and foreign coins to help raise valuable funds.
- Oxfam shops accept stamps, coins, banknotes and other collectable items like medals and badges.
