Exchange US Dollars

Thousands of UK travellers return from the United States every year with US dollar bills and coins tucked away in wallets, purses, and suitcases. Unfortunately, most of it never gets exchanged into pounds sterling because UK banks will not accept coins or low-denomination notes.

This is where Cash4Coins.co.uk can help. We specialise in exchanging all US currency—both notes and coins—quickly, securely, and at excellent rates.

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Why Won’t Banks Exchange US Dollar Coins?

Currency Type	UK Banks	Cash4Coins
US dollar coins	❌ Not accepted	✅ Accepted
Low-value USD notes	❌ Often refused	✅ Accepted
Old or withdrawn series	❌ Refused	✅ Accepted
Mixed coins & notes	❌ Must be sorted (if accepted at all)	✅ We sort & count for you

Result: If you’ve got coins, old notes, or mixed US currency, Cash4Coins is the easiest solution.

How Our Service Works

Exchanging US dollars with us is fast and simple:

1. Package your US dollars – coins, notes, or both.

2. Send them to us – via post, drop-off point, or courier collection.

3. We do the hard work – sorting, counting, and valuing.

4. Receive your payment – straight into your bank account or PayPal, usually within 48 hours.

Not happy with our valuation? We’ll return your currency at no cost to you.

US Dollar Notes & Coins We Accept

We exchange all denominations of US dollars—no matter the age, series, or condition.

Banknotes we accept:

• $1 USD (1 dollar bill)

• $2 USD (rare two-dollar bill)

• $5 USD

• $10 USD

• $20 USD

• $50 USD

• $100 USD

Coins we accept:

• Sacagawea $1 Coins

• Presidential $1 Coins

• Susan B. Anthony $1 Coins

• Eisenhower $1 Coins

• Commemorative Dollar Issues

• All US cents, nickels, dimes, and quarters

Tip: Even small handfuls of coins add up quickly. Don’t leave them gathering dust—exchange them.

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We Also Exchange More Than Just US Dollars

In addition to American dollars, we exchange:

• All foreign coins and notes – from euros to yen.

• Old British & Irish coins and notes – including the old round £1 coin.

• Pre-decimal coins – farthings, shillings, and more.

This makes us the UK’s go-to service for leftover, obsolete, and foreign currency exchange.

Perfect for Individuals, Charities & Businesses

We help:

• Private individuals – clear out holiday leftovers and turn them into cash.

• Charities & schools – run foreign coin collections to raise vital funds.

• Hospitals & clubs – organise group collections.

• Airports & attractions – exchange customer donations in bulk.

Many people club together with friends or colleagues for fundraising drives. Because we accept ANY currency, ANY denomination, it’s one of the simplest ways to raise money for good causes.

Exchange US Dollars for Pounds Sterling or Euros

With thousands of people travelling to the USA for holidays and business, a significant amount of US Dollars and cents are brought back to the UK and never exchanged into Sterling. This is because UK Banks will NOT exchange low-denomination currency, and in particular foreign coins, back into Sterling. This is down to the huge expense in counting, sorting and repatriating the currency.

However, here at Cash 4 Coins, we will exchange US Dollars and cents back into sterling for you. The service is very fast and simple – you package up your US Dollar notes and coins and post them to us, we count and sort them and e-mail you a valuation. If you are happy with this (you can decline and have the dollars and cents returned), then we will then pay you electronically into your bank account or PayPal account if you prefer – it really is that simple to exchange US dollars into Sterling.

It couldn’t be easier to exchange US dollars. Thanks to our many local drop-off points, you can simply drop off your coins and let us handle the rest. If your coin collection weighs over 10KG (you never know, it might be!), we will arrange for our secure courier to collect your coins from you!  So why not see what US currency you have lying around?  If you are lucky enough to go on many US business trips or holidays you are bound to have lots of coins and notes hanging around.  Check in purses, suitcases, pockets and drawers and you’ll be surprised what you can find.

In addition to our service for US Dollars, we’ll exchange all foreign coins and currency. We’ll also change the old pre-decimal coins and well as old British and Irish coins. This includes exchanging the old £1 coin.

We exchange coins for hospitals, schools, charities, clubs, businesses, airports and attractions – as well as for lots of private individuals looking to cash in their coins.  Don’t try to change these coins up at your local bank because this is not a service they have to offer.  Instead, send your coins to the experts at Cash4Coins, and we will be happy to do the rest.  We don’t even need you to sort or count your coins as we do that for you.  Then, in a matter of days, you could have the exchanged money in your bank or PayPal account. That’s money that you might not have used otherwise.

Many people will club together with friends and colleagues to organise a fundraising coin collection – and as we accept ANY NOTES AND COINS in any denomination or currency, then you can turn those worthless coins back into cash! If you’d like to exchange US Dollars, cents, or any other currency, please contact us – we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t let your leftover currency go to waste. Whether it’s coins from a recent trip or old notes you’ve had for years, we’ll turn it into cash. Just click the Start Exchange button below to begin the simple process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Exchanging American Dollars in the UK

1. Can I exchange US dollar coins in the UK?

Yes. While UK banks and bureaux de change won’t accept coins, Cash4Coins will. We accept all US dollar coins, including Sacagawea, Presidential, Susan B. Anthony, Eisenhower, and commemorative issues.

2. Do you accept old or withdrawn American dollar banknotes?

Yes. We accept all series of US dollar notes, regardless of age or condition. That includes old $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills, even if they are no longer in circulation.

3. Are $2 bills still valid and can I exchange them?

Yes. The $2 bill is still legal tender in the United States, even though it’s rare. We can exchange them at the same rates as other denominations.

4. How much is $1 worth in the UK today?

The value changes daily depending on exchange rates. As a guide, $1 typically equals around £0.75–£0.85. For an accurate valuation, send your notes and coins to us and we’ll provide a quote.

5. How quickly will I be paid after sending my US dollars?

Most exchanges are processed and paid within 48 hours of receiving your currency. We pay by direct bank transfer, PayPal, or can donate the funds to a charity of your choice.

6. Is it worth exchanging small amounts of US dollars?

Definitely. Even a handful of coins adds up, and small amounts can also be donated to charity. We handle everything—from sorting to valuation—so no amount is too small.

7. Can charities exchange American dollars with you?

Yes. We work with many UK charities, schools, and hospitals. We provide free collection tubes, subsidised couriers, and fast payment, making it one of the easiest ways for charities to raise funds.

8. Do you charge any hidden fees?

No. We pride ourselves on transparency. You’ll receive the best available rates on the day, and if you’re not happy with our quote, we’ll return your money at no cost to you.

9. Do you accept damaged US dollar notes?

Yes. As long as the note is identifiable and not completely destroyed, we can usually exchange it. Slight tears, folds, or wear are not a problem.

10. Can I send mixed currencies along with my American dollars?

Yes. You don’t need to separate your coins or notes by country. We accept all world currencies and will sort, count, and value them for you.

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