Leftover Currency – Exchange Coins & Banknotes Easily
Do you have leftover currency from your last holiday? Millions of people across the UK return home every year with foreign coins, banknotes, and even old British currency that can no longer be used in shops or exchanged at banks. Instead of letting it sit in drawers, jars, and piggy banks, you can exchange leftover currency for cash quickly and securely with Cash4Coins.
We specialise in turning unusable money – including foreign coins, old £1 coins, pre-decimal British coins, and demonetised notes – into spendable money in your bank account. Whether you have a handful of coins or bulk amounts collected by charities, businesses, or fundraising groups, we make the process simple.
What Is Leftover Currency?
Leftover currency refers to any coins or banknotes you have leftover after travelling abroad or from previous trips. Most UK banks won’t exchange foreign coins and often only accept certain notes in limited currencies like USD, EUR, or GBP. This leaves travellers stuck with small change and obsolete notes.
Leftover currency can include:
Instead of letting this money go to waste, you can sell leftover currency and recover its value.
Why Exchange Leftover Currency with Cash4Coins?
✔ We accept coins that banks won’t – foreign coins, round pounds, and obsolete money.
✔ Fast payment – usually within 48 hours of receiving your currency.
✔ Trusted UK service – used by charities, banks, airports, supermarkets, police forces, and local authorities.
✔ Charity-friendly – we help fundraising groups and organisations turn donations into spendable funds.
✔ All conditions accepted – damaged, dirty, and mixed coins are no problem.
How to Exchange Leftover Currency – Step by Step
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Gather your coins and notes – check drawers, piggy banks, cars, and holiday wallets.
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Complete our online form – takes less than 2 minutes.
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Send your leftover currency – via freepost, courier, or drop-off (depending on amount).
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We count and sort everything – coins and notes from any country.
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Receive your payment – straight to your bank account, usually within 48 hours.
It’s that easy to turn leftover holiday money into cash.

What Can I Do With Leftover Foreign Currency?
You have three main options:
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Exchange it with a specialist (like Cash4Coins) – the best option for coins and obsolete notes.
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Donate it to charity – many charities partner with us to process leftover coins.
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Keep it for your next trip – though currencies often change or get withdrawn.
Since banks rarely accept foreign coins, the simplest solution is to exchange leftover currency online.
Popular Types of Leftover Currency We Accept
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Euros (€) – coins and notes, including older issues.
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US Dollars ($) – notes of any age, plus coins.
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Old British currency – pre-decimal coins, round £1 coins, demonetised banknotes.
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Global currencies – Yen, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Australian Dollars, etc.
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Obsolete notes – including withdrawn series from central banks worldwide.
Leftover Currency and Charities
Many charities, schools, and fundraising groups collect leftover holiday money. We provide free services for charities, including collection materials, branded donation tubes, and fast conversion into cash donations.
This turns otherwise wasted coins and notes into real support for good causes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leftover Currency
Can I exchange foreign coins at my bank?
No – UK banks don’t accept coins. They may only take a few popular banknotes.
Are old British coins still worth anything?
Yes – while no longer legal tender, we can still exchange old British coins, round pounds, and pre-decimal money.
What currencies do you accept?
We accept virtually all coins and notes from around the world, including old and demonetised issues.
How quickly will I be paid?
Payments are usually made within 48 hours of receiving and sorting your leftover currency.
Do you accept damaged coins or notes?
Yes – we take worn, bent, or damaged currency too.
Why People Trust Cash4Coins
We are a long-established UK currency exchange service, trusted by:
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Charities and fundraising organisations – including leading UK charities.
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Businesses and banks – for clearing bulk leftover coins.
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Airports and attractions – who collect large amounts of foreign change.
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Families and individuals – who want to exchange leftover holiday money.
With thousands of satisfied customers, we are the leading choice for exchanging leftover currency.
Start Your Leftover Currency Exchange Today
Don’t let leftover coins and banknotes gather dust. Whether it’s from your last holiday, an old wallet, or a bulk collection, you can turn it into spendable cash with Cash4Coins.
Start Your Exchange Now – Sell Your Leftover Currency
Fast, simple, secure.
Need Help
Contact our friendly experts on 0161 635 0000 or email admin@cash4coins.co.uk