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Donate Leftover Foreign Coins to Help Beat Cancer

From Holiday Change to Life-Changing Support: How Your Leftover Foreign Coins Can Help Fight Cancer

When you come home from a trip abroad, chances are you’ve got a handful of foreign coins and notes rattling around somewhere.

They end up in drawers, jars, or car consoles — forgotten and unused.

Across the UK, there’s an estimated £500 million in leftover foreign currency sitting idle.

Now imagine what that could do for cancer charities, helping to fund vital research, treatment, and support for patients and families.

That’s where Cash4Coins comes in — turning your spare holiday money into real, measurable impact for those affected by cancer.

Why Your Old Coins Matter More Than You Think

Every pound, euro, or dollar has the power to make a difference.

But while many people are happy to donate to charity, few realise that foreign and old coins can be just as valuable as cash.

Unfortunately, banks and travel money desks won’t accept foreign coins, and charities can’t easily process them.

So millions of pounds in potential donations go untouched every year.

With Cash4Coins, those coins get a second life — and your small contribution becomes part of something much bigger.

Turning Spare Change into Real Change

It couldn’t be easier to transform your forgotten currency into funds for cancer charities.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Collect your coins and notes – from holiday wallets, old purses, or that kitchen drawer everyone has.

2️⃣ Package and post – send them using our Freepost or tracked service.

3️⃣ We count, sort, and value everything – accepting 180 world currencies and 400 withdrawn ones.

4️⃣ Your chosen cancer charity receives the proceeds – ready to fund life-saving projects.

It’s quick, secure, and completely hassle-free.

What we accept

Old British and Irish currency

Pre-decimal  coins and notes

Pre-euro currency

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💚 A Simple Way to Support Cancer Research and Care

Foreign coin donations help fund:

  • 🔬 Ground-breaking cancer research

  • 💕 Specialist nursing and patient care

  • 🏥 Hospice and hospital equipment

  • 📣 Awareness and prevention programmes

And because you’re donating currency that would otherwise go unused, it’s a cost-free way to make a difference.

It’s one of those rare win-win opportunities — you clear out your spare coins, and cancer charities get valuable new funding.

♻️ Sustainable Giving: Good for People and the Planet

At Cash4Coins, we make sure nothing goes to waste.

All foreign coins and notes are:

  • Repatriated or recycled responsibly

  • Counted and processed securely in the UK

  • Converted into real donations for charities

Even damaged or obsolete coins are recovered for their metal content — so your donation helps the planet as well as people.

Sustainability and social good go hand in hand.

💬 Why People Love Donating This Way

Donors often tell us how satisfying it feels to finally put their leftover travel money to good use.

What starts as a handful of small change becomes part of a much bigger impact — funding research, treatment, and support for people affected by cancer.

It’s a powerful reminder that every coin counts.

💡 Easy Ways to Get Involved

You can help your favourite cancer charity by:

  • Organising a foreign coin collection at work, school, or your local community centre

  • Setting up a collection box in your shop, café, or gym

  • Including foreign coins in your next charity event or fundraiser

  • Simply posting your leftover travel money directly to Cash4Coins

It’s the easiest good deed you’ll do all year — and one that truly helps change lives.

How to Get Started

1️⃣ Visit Cash4Coins.co.uk

2️⃣ Choose your preferred charity or campaign

3️⃣ Package your foreign coins and notes

4️⃣ Send them in using Freepost or a tracked delivery

5️⃣ We’ll process everything and send 100% of the value to help fund cancer support and research

It’s simple, sustainable, and incredibly rewarding.

🎗️ Every Coin Helps Beat Cancer

Cancer charities across the UK rely on fundraising to continue their essential work — from research labs to patient support centres.

Your small act of kindness could help fund the next breakthrough, support someone through treatment, or provide care for families in need.

So before you forget about those coins again, remember:

👉 They could help save lives.

Visit Cash4Coins.co.uk and turn your leftover holiday money into hope today.

Cash4Coins – Turning spare change into real change.

Need Help

Contact our friendly experts on 0161 635 0000 or email admin@cash4coins.co.uk