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Question about old currency - deutschmarks

Wasn't sure where to post this, sorry.

I found 90 deutschmarks in an old suitcase the other day.

I've been trying to find out how to cash them in. I've read that some banks in Germany still exchange them for euros and even that some businesses in Germany still accept them! But obviously I can't go all the way to Germany just for 90 deutschmarks.

I've had a little google around and found a few websites that say they buy all sorts of old currency, but they all seem a bit dodgy or lack legitimate reviews.

Does anyone know where I can go to swap them or any good websites I could sell them to?

Cheers :D

Comments

  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2013 at 9:27AM
    Look on eBay to see what similar coins/notes are selling for, and if those amounts please you, try selling them there.
  • Tolteca87
    Tolteca87 Posts: 1,394 Forumite
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    You could try contacting the German Banks in London.
  • Bollotom
    Bollotom Posts: 957 Forumite
    500 Posts
    From Wiki.

    The Deutsche Bundesbank has guaranteed that all German marks in cash form may be changed into euros indefinitely, and one may do so at any branch of the Bundesbank in Germany. Banknotes can even be sent to the bank by mail :cool:
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