Cash4coins Blog

How to Exchange Austrian Schillings

The UK’s preferred way to exchange Austrian schillings for cash you can spend

Do you have a jar, cash box or drawer full of Austrian schillings left over from a business trip, holiday or fund-raising event? If you’ve already tried and failed to exchange Austrian schillings at a bank or bureau de change, you may have thought you were just stuck with them.

Not any more. Cash4Coins is one of the UK’s leading businesses providing a guaranteed service including 100% customer satisfaction, and the best rates in the UK when you exchange Austrian schillings – including notes.

Getting paid for your foreign currency couldn’t be easier. We’ve worked hard to create a quick and easy way to turn your outdated coins into ready cash. All you have to do is send us your currency, and we’ll process it within 14 days, then send you a valuation offer. Accept, and we pay instantly. Decline, and we return your currency in full at our own expense.

No catch, no small print and no fuss. Just a great-value, guaranteed service.

Trusted to deliver the best value by businesses, charities and individuals all over the UK

When you’re dealing with money in potentially significant amounts, it’s natural to be cautious, and make some effort to find an outfit who are honest, reputable and established. There will always be cowboys out there who want to rip you off, so how do you know who to trust?

Over many years and thousands of transactions, we’ve built up a solid reputation, and a large number of customer comments which we publish here on this website. We exchange Swiss schillings as well as notes and coins from all other pre-Euro currencies for a wide range of customers including well known brands, charities, individuals, schools, hospitals and more.

Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we work hard every day to ensure that every transaction, no matter how large or small, fulfils our 100% satisfaction promise, with no exceptions.

Best rates in the UK – guaranteed or we’ll return your coins

Our customers are serious about finding the best value when they exchange Austrian schillings – and so they should be! Why would you choose a company that doesn’t offer the best rates available?

With that in mind, we’re serious about giving you the best rates for your currency anywhere in the UK – guaranteed or your coins back.

With three easy ways to get your coins to us, you can exchange Austrian schillings – coins and notes – for cash you can spend, save or donate. For large collections over 5Kg, we’ll collect your currency free of charge.

Smaller collections can be taken to one of our 4,500 local drop-off locations. All locations are authorised and completely secure, and will dispatch your currency to our main offices via secure, tracked courier. If your collection weighs less than 750g, you can send it straight to us by Royal Mail recorded delivery.

Whichever method you choose, you can expect to receive your valuation offer within 14 days, and as soon as you accept, you’ll receive instant payment.

And remember, if you don’t like or agree with our valuation, we’ll return your coins and notes to you in full, at our own expense.

Send us your coins and notes today

Top Ten Tips for PIN Security

Keeping Your PIN Secure

This blog explains why you need to choose the right PINs for your cards and how to keep them safe from prying eyes.

Many people often use PIN patterns when it comes to choosing a PIN for their card. However, these types of patterns should be definitely avoided. Choosing a random PIN pattern makes your PIN much more secure BUT you still have to remember the number so why not follow our top ten tips for PIN security:

#1

Never make the mistake of writing down your PIN number and then leave it in the same place as your card. What we mean is don’t keep it in the wallet where you keep your card is kept as this is just inviting a thief to use your card.

#2

If you have more than one PIN, then keep a list of your PIN numbers in a safe place at home. Create yourself a little black book of PIN and passwords. Add a little touch of extra security by not writing the full PIN/password. Instead write yourself a little hint. For example if your 4 digit PIN is the month and year you were born then write down ‘month and year born’.

#3

Always choose an extremely good PIN number, a number which will be totally random to anyone else but you and make sure you stick with this number. A PIN is different to a password as you don’t need to keep changing a PIN.

#4

Don’t make the mistake of using the same PIN number for multiple devices. Remember the old proverb ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket’. The last thing you want is everything to become compromised because one PIN has become exposed.

#5

Always be careful when entering PIN number. The most common way for your PIN to be exposed to the bad guys is by them watching you enter. Your PIN can become exposed at bars, an ATM even in a shop. Always try and cover the keypad as you enter your PIN and be aware of your immediate surroundings. You never know who is watching you. As soon as the baddies know your PIN it doesn’t take them long to target you and this is something you need to avoid at all costs.

#6

You have heard the saying ‘keep your cards close to your chest’. Well this applies to your PIN but keep it closer. Never divulge the PIN number for your debit/credit card to anyone. And remember, a bank will never ask you for your PIN over the phone.

#7

We all tend to use birthdays or other memorable dates for a PIN. However, this is bad practice. When the baddies are searching for information about you, they often target dates of birth, wedding anniversaries and other important dates which they know are memorable to you. They then know these are the ones most likely to be used for a PIN number. Effectively you are making it easier for them to guess your PIN number.

#8

Never ever create a PIN number from the numbers printed on your debit/credit card. One of the four digit groups on the card may seem like a good idea but should be avoided at all costs.

#9

Always be aware of keypads when entering a PIN number. The keypad can become worn showing indication of what the 4 numbers are that are used to make up the PIN. For example a house alarm may have smudge marks and finger print marks on it or a smart phone may have smudge marks on the unlock sequence.

#10

Finally, if you think your password or PIN number has become exposed or compromised, then change it immediately. Even if you are not sure, don’t wait to change it just do it. You can never be too careful and it is better to be safe than sorry.

We hope you found this blog useful, please do leave us a comment if you have any additional PIN security tips.

Coins for Charity

Donating foreign coins for charity

Most charities across the UK are unfortunately experiencing a drop in donations. This is not surprisingly due to the current financial climate. But there is a way to donate coins for charity without it having to cost you a penny. OK, what’s the catch we hear you saying – well, there isn’t one!

The answer is simple – donate your unwanted foreign coins for charity.  It really couldn’t be easier. Whether you are a volunteer for a charity or you would like us to donate the money you make from your foreign coins, cash4coins does all the hard work for you.  We will even sort and count your foreign coins saving you the effort of doing it yourself.  And if your coins are over a certain weight, we will even send our courier to collect them.

The easiest way to donate your foreign coins to the charity of your choice!

Donating foreign coins for charity is a great way to make a little extra money for a worthwhile cause. We have also helped schools, hospitals and museums to bring in a little extra cash through foreign coin donations.  What’s more, we have a specialist fundraising team on standby who can tell you more about the coins for charity fundraising ideas we have shared and the success they have had.  Our team would be delighted to tell you more and you can also read some of the fabulous comments from our previous customers on our comments page.

Across the UK today there are millions of pounds worth of foreign coins and notes that are going to waste. This is because banks won’t exchange foreign coins and some low denomination notes back into Sterling. The only choice you have is to take the currency back to the country of origin. A lot of us also have old coins and notes that are out of circulation such as Spanish Pesetas and German Marks that can’t be spent or exchanged. Furthermore many people also have old British and Irish coins as well as pre-decimal coins and notes.

So instead of this foreign currency just sitting there why don’t you donate it to charity? We work with lots of UK charities to exchange foreign coins and notes for them… giving them a valuable source of income. This helps to close the gap between the drop in donations that many are experiencing.

What coins for charity do we accept?

All foreign coins and notes
All pre-Euro coins and notes
Damaged and commemorative notes and coins
Old British and Irish coins and notes
Pre-decimal currency

 

If you are a fundraiser then accepting foreign coins for charity is a fantastic way to increase funds. We can help advise you on the best way to organise a collection to make your a big success. This is why we are the most customer recommended service in the UK and trusted by charities both large and small. To see how we can help you please contact us.  Our friendly team is standing by right now to assist!

Deutsche Mark Banknotes

The way to exchange Deutsche Mark banknotes

In 1948 after the Second World War the Allied Forces introduced the Deutsche Mark and made it the official currency of Germany. However, the Mark was the currency of Germany since 1871. The Deutsche Mark was introduced for the first time on the 21st of June, 1948. The currency was initially introduced in denominations of ½, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 DEM. Later on denominations of 500 and 1000 DEM were also introduced. There have been four series of the DEM with the last series being introduced in 1990. This series had improved measures to combat forgery. It was this series that added a 200 Mark denomination to the range and to fill the gap between the 100 DEM and 500 DM. In 1999 it was replaced by the Euro. However, the Deutsche Mark remained in circulation until 2002.

Why change your Deutsche Banknotes with us?

We provide a fast and easy way to DEM banknotes into Sterling
We change all world currencies and all coins
All German Deutsche Mark banknotes will be converted into cash, regardless of age or condition
We offer faster payment with guaranteed best exchange rates

 

Exchange Deutsche Mark banknotes with Cash4Coins

Have you got a jar full of foreign leftover currency sitting in a drawer wondering what to do with it? Everyone returns home with some foreign banknotes as they simply didn’t have enough time to spend them at the airport or the denominations were small so couldn’t spend them last minute. We can help. We convert any foreign currency back into cash. We guarantee the best exchange rates and faster payment. We guarantee the best possible exchange rates along with faster payment and we offer a money back guarantee.

Don’t take your banknotes to the bank as they often give you a poor exchange rate and may not even be interested in changing up small amounts of notes or notes of a small denomination.  It’s much easier and quicker to send your coins and notes to Cash4Coins. We offer excellent rates and can even collect your coins and notes from you if they weigh over a certain weight.  And remember, we exchange any notes from any currency so get rifling through those drawers at home to see what you have leftover from holidays and trips abroad.

Deutsche Mark notes we exchange

5 Deutsche Marks banknote (5 DEM)
10 Deutsche Marks banknote (10 DEM)
20 Deutsche Marks banknote (20 DEM)
50 Deutsche Marks banknote (50 DEM)
100 Deutsche Marks banknote (100 DEM)
200 Deutsche Marks banknote (200 DEM)
500 Deutsche Marks banknote (500 DEM)
1000 Deutsche Marks banknote (1,000 DEM)

You really have nothing to lose. If you are not happy with the valuation we give you we will simply send you back your coins FREE of charge.  We think you will be absolutely delighted with our valuation however and if you agree we can have your money in your bank account within a matter of days.  Whether you are looking for a little rainy day money or you are a charity looking to make more money through charity donations, we are always happy to assist at Cash4Coins.

 

Danish Kroner Banknotes

Exchange Danish Kroner Banknotes

Denmark first introduced currency in 1625. The kroner was introduced and became legal tender in 1873 when the Scandinavian Monetary Union was established between Sweden and Denmark. The kroner is also legal tender in the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Abbreviated to DKK it is subdivided into “øre”. In the English language kroner translated means ‘crown’. Banknotes are minted in five denominations comprising 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kroner. Each of the banknotes has a prominent person form Denmark printed on the front and the reverse side has symbolic images printed. The smallest kroner note in circulation is the 50 with the 100 DKK banknote the principal note in the series as almost half of the banknotes in circulation in the country are 100 kroner banknotes.

Use our FREE and secure online method to change leftover Danish Kroner notes into cash.

As well as the DKK we convert all world currencies back into cash
Danish kroner banknotes will be exchanged for cash regardless of age or condition
Any previous series kroner banknotes will also be accepted and converted into cash
Guaranteed rates with faster payment
Free collection
All kroner commemorative banknotes will be accepted and exchanged into cash

 

Exchange Danish kroner banknotes the secure and fast way…

Everyone returns from holiday with leftover foreign currency in the form of foreign banknotes. These could be USA dollars, Canadian dollars or the Danish kroner. These always end up in the jar labelled leftover holiday money and then placed back in the drawer in the hope you use them again when you travel abroad. However, if you have some leftover Danish kroner banknotes then why not contact us and we will exchange these back into cash. Our service is secure, fast and simple. We exchange any unwanted foreign currency back into usable money. We guarantee to give you the best exchange rate available and faster payment. If our quote does not meet your requirements then we will return your foreign leftover currency at our own expense. It really is that easy.

Danish kroner notes we exchange

5 Danish kroner banknote (5 DKK note)
10 Danish krone banknote (10 DKK note)
20 Danish kroner banknote (20 DKK note)
50 Danish kroner banknote (50 DKK note)
100 Danish kroner banknote (100 DKK note)
500 Danish kroner banknote (500 DKK note)
1000 Danish kroner banknote (1000 DKK note)

 

Exchange all foreign coins and banknotes today!  At Cash4Coins we make it easier than ever before to change your unused banknotes into cash you can use.  Whether you have old notes from a holiday years ago or you have been on many business trips and have currency leftover, we can help.  Our team is always happy and willing to give you all the information you need about our currency exchange service and how to go about exchanging your Danish Kroner Banknotes.

Don’t delay!  Send your foreign coins and notes to our team now and we will get busy sorting, counting and valuing them for you.  You could have your money in the bank within days.  Just think how handy it could be to have a little extra cash in your account.

Modern History of Spanish Pesetas

Spanish Pesetas – a modern history

Between 1869 and introduction of euro currency in 2002, the government of Spain issued coins and banknotes in its own currency, the peseta. Although the peseta ceased to be legal tender in March 2002, many peseta coins can still be found left over from the transition, while the influence of the peseta can still be seen on the euro.The final series of peseta notes was introduced in 1992. These notes, which came in values of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 pesetas, carried the faces of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Francisco Pizarro. The 10,000 peseta note carried an image of the King of Spain as well as the Principe de Asturias or crown prince. In addition the 1992 issue, notes from the 1987 issue remained in circulation. These included earlier designs of the 1992 notes as well as lower-value 200- and 500-peseta notes.At the time of the transition to the euro, the coinage of the peseta was composed of eight denominations of coin, ranging in value from one peseta to 500 pesetas. Earlier coinage had included smaller coins, measured in centimos or hundredths of a peseta, but the low value of the peseta during its later period — one peseta exchanged for less than one euro cent in 2002 — brought an end to this.The composition of peseta coins alternated between three alloys. The one-peseta coin was aluminium, while the five, 25-, 100- and 500-peseta coins were aluminium bronze. The ten, 50- and 200-peseta coins were cupronickel. The range of coins was modified continually over time, with the last set of changes coming in 1990.

One of the most notable things about the coinage of the peseta was the distinctive shape of the 50-peseta coin introduced in the 1990s. The edge of the coin was smooth, but with seven evenly-spaced indentations. These were also reflected in the raised rim of both the obverse and reverse sides. This unusual shape is known as the “Spanish Flower” and is a rare characteristic in coins. The best-known modern coin with a “Spanish Flower” design is the 20-cent euro coin. Perhaps coincidentally, this is the euro coin with the closest value to 50 pesetas, which exchanged in 2002 for roughly 30 cents. Another unusual design was the 25-peseta coin, which had a circular hole through its centre. The designs of peseta coins varied greatly, but most bore an image either of the King of Spain or of the national coat of arms.

If you have any Spanish Pesetas that you’d like to exchange for cash then we can help. We exchange all pre-Euro currency back into a currency of your choice.  We offer a quick and efficient service and if your coins weigh more than 5kg we can even arrange collection FREE of charge.  So get hunting around your home now for foreign coins. We have a wealth of knowledge about old and current coins so can always give you a very competitive valuation that we are sure you will be delighted with.

Don’t try to change your foreign currency at your bank when Cash4Coins can do it for you effortlessly.  If you have any questions, our helpful team will be delighted to assist!

Send your coins to us now
Page 9 of 22« First...7891011...20...Last »

Leave a Reply

Our clients