Currency exchange - I know, I know use an ATM, but....
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Your bank back home should exchange (or at the airport there will probably be an exchange), but you will pay a commission and they usually only exchange paper bills.
I give out my coins as souveniers to kids and I don't take too much cash out of the ATM at any time while I'm there (goodness knows they are everywhere). I start using the cash the last day or so on my purchases to use it up so I don't have to worry about exchange when I get home.
I give out my coins as souveniers to kids and I don't take too much cash out of the ATM at any time while I'm there (goodness knows they are everywhere). I start using the cash the last day or so on my purchases to use it up so I don't have to worry about exchange when I get home.
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You can exchange it at the airport, but you will get a lousy exchange rate.
I always keep a small amount of Euro for my next trip (35-40), but since you are leaving from Switzerland, just budget yourself, and spend the remainder at the duty free at the airport. They will usually take a combination of US/Swiss/Euro for your purchases, at least at Shannon airport they did.
I always keep a small amount of Euro for my next trip (35-40), but since you are leaving from Switzerland, just budget yourself, and spend the remainder at the duty free at the airport. They will usually take a combination of US/Swiss/Euro for your purchases, at least at Shannon airport they did.
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Most international airports have collection boxes for unwanted currency. Proceeds are most often used for third world children's charities.
Far more useful there than lugging back trinkets you don't want bought from the junk stores that crowd out our airport departure areas.
Far more useful there than lugging back trinkets you don't want bought from the junk stores that crowd out our airport departure areas.
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Well, let's see...what might we need to spend on our last day in town (if it isn't prepaid)?
Breakfast
Postcards
Kitschy tourist crap
Transportation to airport
Single-malt scotch at the DF
Probably some chocolate
Sooo - use up your cash before departure day and use plastic for the rest.
Breakfast
Postcards
Kitschy tourist crap
Transportation to airport
Single-malt scotch at the DF
Probably some chocolate
Sooo - use up your cash before departure day and use plastic for the rest.
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If I want to get rid of the currency I usually do just what Robespierre suggestions...I spend it at a small tobacco shop or market on things like postcards, magnets, chocolates, etc. I never have a problem getting rid of it all. However, since we go to Europe a few times a year we usually save it for our next trip.
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It's just a little harder with 3 different currencies. I'll have to plan for it 3 times, which means I'll have to get lots of tourist crap and 3 bottles of single malt scotch. Oh well, life could be worse.