Charities that take leftover foreign currency

angelavdavis

I used to do a lot of international travel for a former employer and as a consequence I have a lot of very low amounts of various European (as in pre-Euro) and American coins which I want to give to a charity. I doubt there is £10 altogether to be honest.

As it seems unlikely I will be getting on a Virgin flight any time soon, (they do a Change for Children appeal on board for leftover currency), I am wondering if, rather than throw it away, anyone knows of any charities that would take a small bag of coins?

Thanks

Savvy_Sue

Quick google finds that Age UK do, and a Guardian article too.

I have a feeling that some banks also have signs up to say that they are collecting foreign currencies, but I could be dreaming that.

elsien

I'm fairly sure that Natwest used to do it, they used to have a jar sat on the counter, it might be worth checking with them or the other high street banks. Possibly also the post office who used to collect for barndos - again, not sure if this is still happening.

angelavdavis

silliker wrote: »

What place do you prefer?

I am not particularly worried what charity it is, provided it is reputable. I will ask in the Post office as I am going in there to post some parcels today. If not, Nat west is up the road. Thanks for your help everyone.

[Deleted User]

Our post office has a collection box on the counter for foreign currency (can't remember the charity though).

angelavdavis

goochie wrote: »

Our post office has a collection box on the counter for foreign currency (can't remember the charity though).

I went to my local Post Office today and they looked at me like I was mad when I asked! Looks like this might be something individual post offices choose to do.

Luckily for me, someone overheard my conversation in the post office and a local hospice charity takes foreign exchange, so I will probably pass this onto them as they are a worthy cause.

dada44

Hi there,

I have a bunch of spare change in foreign currency from different countries: euros, swiss francs, dollars and cents, japanese yen etc.

i was wondering if anyone knows a charity that is willing to accept this? It's not a lot in terms of value, but it's quite a lot in terms of physical size. I'm aware of the unicef program - but that is usually run through airlines.

thanks

Micky_Mouse

Not aware of anything specific, but I feel sure the majority of charity shops would happily accept them. Particularly those with international operations such as Oxfam or the Red Cross.

merlot123

http://www.barnardos.org.uk/shop/donating_goods/donate_foreign_currency_charity.htm

Barnardos will take them. HTH.

merlot123

Sally22_2

All Post Offices (Crown branches anyway) Should have a box for foreign coins/notes for Barnados by their Bureau de Change counter, I know ours does as I work there!

Travelino500

You can also donate the really old ones (Deutschmark, Schilling, Peseta, irish Pound, etc.), to UNICEF in one shippment - Euromoney24 com/donations but only these leftovers in case you still have