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Turn Your Foreign Coins and Notes into Cash – Instantly

The Forgotten Fortune in Your Home

Across the UK, millions of people have a jar, drawer, or box filled with leftover holiday money. From euros and dollars to yen, dirhams, and even old British coins, this currency often sits unused for years. Banks won’t accept coins, bureaux de change refuse low-value notes, and most people assume it’s worthless.

The reality? That loose change could be worth hundreds of pounds—if you know where to exchange it.

At Cash4Coins.co.uk, we specialise in turning unsorted foreign coins and banknotes into cash—quickly, securely, and without hassle.

Why Banks Won’t Help

Most high-street banks in the UK:

❌ Do not accept foreign coins at all

❌ Only accept certain high-value banknotes

❌ Refuse obsolete or withdrawn currency

❌ Require sorted and counted currency (if they accept it at all)

That’s why so many households and organisations end up sitting on jars of coins and small notes that never get used.

At Cash4Coins, we say yes where banks say no.

Why Choose Cash4Coins?

All coins and notes accepted – from any country, any denomination, and any condition

Old and withdrawn currency accepted – including round £1 coins, Irish punts, and pre-decimal British coins

Unsorted currency welcome – no need to separate by country or denomination

Fast payment – usually within 48 hours of receipt

Multiple payout options – bank transfer, PayPal, or donate to charity

Trusted nationwide – by charities, schools, hospitals, airports, and businesses

How Much Could Your Change Jar Be Worth?

What looks like a small pile of coins can quickly add up. For example:

Currency

Common Leftover Amount

Approx. Value in GBP*

Euros (€)

50 coins

£35–£40

US Dollars ($)

$25 in coins and notes

£20

Mixed holiday currency

Small change jar

£65 (UK household average)

Bulk charity collection

10kg of coins and notes

£100–£250+

*Values are approximate and depend on current exchange rates.

💡 The average UK household is estimated to have £65 worth of leftover foreign currency hidden away.

How Our Service Works

Exchanging your coins and notes with Cash4Coins is designed to be simple and stress-free:

  1. Collect your coins and notes – keep them mixed, unsorted, and in any condition.

  2. Send them to us – by post, via local drop-off points, or through our secure courier service for bulk collections.

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

  4. Get paid fast – usually within 48 hours, directly into your bank account or PayPal.

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What We Accept

We exchange more than just foreign holiday coins. Our service covers:

  • 🌍 Foreign coins and banknotes from all over the world

  • 💷 Old British coins and notes, including demonetised £1 coins

  • 🇮🇪 Irish pounds and coins from before the euro

  • 🕰 Pre-decimal UK coins – shillings, farthings, pennies

  • 💔 Damaged or withdrawn notes and coins

No matter how unusual or mixed your collection is, we’ll find the value in it.

Perfect for Individuals, Charities, and Businesses

  • Individuals & families – Clear out your change jars and drawers for instant extra cash.

  • Charities & schools – Run foreign coin collections and let us handle the sorting and counting.

  • Hospitals & clubs – Fundraise effortlessly with unsorted donations.

  • Airports & attractions – Turn tonnes of foreign coins into valuable income.

Sorting at Home vs. Using Cash4Coins

Task

Sorting at Home

With Cash4Coins

Separate by country

❌ Hours of work

✅ Not required

Separate by denomination

❌ Time-consuming

✅ We do it for you

Count every coin

❌ Frustrating & easy to miscount

✅ Professionally verified

Identify obsolete coins

❌ Confusing

✅ Our experts do it

Time taken

⏳ 3–10+ hours

⚡ 5 minutes to package

Payment

❌ Banks won’t accept

✅ Paid in 48 hours

FAQs: Exchanging Foreign Coins and Notes

Do I need to sort coins before sending them?

No. Just send them mixed and unsorted—we’ll do the work.

Do you accept coins as well as notes?

Yes. Unlike banks, we accept all coins, notes, and denominations.

Can I send old or damaged currency?

Yes. We accept old British, Irish, pre-decimal, and withdrawn coins and notes.

How quickly will I get paid?

Most exchanges are processed within 48 hours of receiving your currency.

Can charities use this service?

Absolutely. We provide collection tubes, subsidised couriers, and bulk processing for charities and schools.

Don’t Let Your Change Jar Go to Waste

That jar of coins and notes in your kitchen could be worth far more than you think. Whether it’s euros from your last holiday, American dollars from a business trip, or old British coins gathering dust, Cash4Coins.co.uk makes it easy to turn them into spendable pounds.

Exchange your coins and notes today – fast, simple, and trusted nationwide.

Need Help

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