Are you interested in historical currency and learning more about how different nations and countries developed their independence through curating unique currencies and economy-boosting activities? Then you’re lucky because today’s blog is about the Spanish Peseta. Despite falling out of circulation in 2002 when the Euro replaced it, the Spanish Peseta remains one of the … Continued
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Is it better to Exchange Currency at Home or Abroad? A 2024 Guide
- Published on 26th February 2024
As your holiday or trip abroad ends, you might find yourself with stacks of foreign coins and leftover notes and only a little you can do with them. While you might go on a final tourist spree and exchange the foreign currency for souvenirs to take home, the most cost-effective thing to do is to … Continued
Read more5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Malawian Kwacha
- Published on 26th February 2024
If an overseas currency is something that you’re interested in, then keep reading because, in this blog, we’re talking all about the official currency of the African nation, Malawi. Named the Malawian Kwacha, operating under the currency code MWK, the Kwacha was brought into Malawi in 1971 to replace the Malawian pound, modelling itself on … Continued
Read moreThe Complete Guide To Exchanging All Your Holiday Currency (Coins and Notes)
- Published on 25th January 2024
Are you the traveller who confidently counts the coins required to buy a drink or souvenir on holiday? Or perhaps you’re more inclined to hand a new note to the cashier and build up a store of (slightly intimidating) foreign coins? Inevitably, for those who spend notes fast and build up a stash of coins, … Continued
Read moreFive Things You Didn’t Know About the Tanzanian Shilling
- Published on 25th January 2024
Older UK residents may remember the days of the British shilling, a coin phased out during the 1960s and 1970s. But while the shilling is no longer used in the UK or British Commonwealth countries, one country where it is still very much the main currency is Tanzania. Five countries in East Africa use the … Continued
Read moreCan You Exchange Damaged Foreign Banknotes and Coins?
- Published on 25th January 2024
Returning from holiday often means unpacking, washing, and regaining some sense of normality in our daily routine. But some things can get overlooked – for example, the foreign coins and notes sitting loose in your pockets and suitcase. In this blog, we’re looking at the options available to travellers who return from holiday to find … Continued
Read moreLeftover Currency: From Coins to Charity Causes
- Published on 18th January 2024
Leftover Currency shows their support for over 100 charities and the successful ‘Coil of Coins’ fundraiser in this article.
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Exchanging Leftover Currency
- Published on 22nd December 2023
Suppose your annual Christmas-time search for sellotape and scissors was anything like ours. In that case, you’ll be closing out 2023 with reels of half-used tape, strips of wrapping paper, and pockets full of leftover foreign currency found in abandoned drawers throughout your home. Exchanging leftover foreign cash and coins often falls to the bottom … Continued
Read moreDecoding Fees: A Guide to Understanding Currency Exchange Costs
- Published on 22nd December 2023
When you return from holiday, exchanging leftover currency back into pounds is probably well down your list of things to do – sat underneath unpacking, stocking the fridge, and easing back into work. However, exchanging your currency as soon as you get home can do wonders for your bank account – with British holidaymakers found … Continued
Read moreWhere can I exchange foreign coins in the UK?
- Published on 22nd December 2023
If you’re among the countless British holidaymakers who carry cash throughout your trip, only to return home with pockets full of unused foreign coins, then this blog is for you. Let’s explore the best ways to exchange your coins back into pounds! Should I exchange foreign currency back into pounds straight away? First and foremost, … Continued
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