Exchange Rates

Foreign coin exchange rates...

We endeavour to provide a fair and reasonable valuation for foreign coins and notes. For most people, unwanted foreign currency has no intrinsic value as UK banks will not exchange them into Sterling. The reason the banks will not exchange foreign coins is because of the huge personnel and logistical expense in sorting, counting and shipping - This means that for most people foreign coins are almost worthless. 

This can also apply to some low denomination notes, where UK banks may provide a very low exchange rate which again makes the notes have almost no value.

For example, some coins such as French Francs, are no longer exchanged even at the Bank of France and from February 2012 French Franc notes will not be exchanged.

However, here at Cash4Coins we will exchange any foreign currency back into Sterling. Our exchange rates will vary slightly due to normal market conditions and also depends upon the overall quantity of a currency we receive.

All coins have to be carefully sorted and counted which is a very labour intensive process. These coins are then finally repatriated to the country of origin for exchange.

Some less common currencies will require stock piling before it is commercially economical to ship them for exchange. This will mean these currencies may receive a substantially lower rate of exchange.

The great news is that if you are not happy with our valuation then we will return the currency to you via secure mail - so there is absolutely nothing to lose! 

Why not send us your unwanted foreign coins and notes today and we'll exchange them into Sterling. Please go to our 'How to send us coins and notes' page for our currency form and details of where to send the currency.