Old European Coins
Jul 15th, 2019 | 07:10 PM
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Old European Coins
I was going thru my drawer in preparation for my trip to Asia in September and found a lot of pre-Euro coins such as Marks, Francs, etc.
I just wonder if they are still exchangeable if I take them to the country’s bank.
I just wonder if they are still exchangeable if I take them to the country’s bank.
Jul 16th, 2019 | 06:23 AM
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I’d suggest donating odd/old coinage to “Change for Good” or a similar collection site.
These charities may have arrangements with banks to process all coins.
The only coins I hold onto are euros and pounds.
Where in Asia are you heading? Have a good trip.
These charities may have arrangements with banks to process all coins.
The only coins I hold onto are euros and pounds.
Where in Asia are you heading? Have a good trip.
Jul 16th, 2019 | 01:42 PM
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Thank you for the suggestions. Yes, I realize the value of the coins would not be sufficient enough to take them and look for the correct banks to exchange, but I thought it is terrible to throw away money. Feeling guilty as throwing away perfectly good food just because I am full. I was thinking about donating them as VonVan suggested, but lately I have not seen such a thing in any airport. I remember seeing collection boxes in many airports before. I will Google and see if I can find it.
VonVan, this time I am going to S.Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
VonVan, this time I am going to S.Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Jul 17th, 2019 | 07:31 AM
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From old U.K. Guardian article:
”If you arrive home with coins and notes you could afford to donate, then check with your favourite charity how best to pass it on to them. It is unlikely that any will turn down your offer and most can accept any currency, however obscure — even defunct pre-euro currencies such as old Spanish pesetas or Greek drachma.”
Where money is involved, and in quantity, I think a way can be found to convert.
(I also think much “best by mm/dd/yyyy”” food is discarded prematurely, but that’s just me.)
”If you arrive home with coins and notes you could afford to donate, then check with your favourite charity how best to pass it on to them. It is unlikely that any will turn down your offer and most can accept any currency, however obscure — even defunct pre-euro currencies such as old Spanish pesetas or Greek drachma.”
Where money is involved, and in quantity, I think a way can be found to convert.
(I also think much “best by mm/dd/yyyy”” food is discarded prematurely, but that’s just me.)
Last edited by VonVan; Jul 17th, 2019 at 07:35 AM.
