The rise in year-round travel means that the demand for currency exchange has never been higher. To feed this demand, the currency exchange market operates a series of different providers, from cost–effective online operations to accessible high street chains and airport concession stands. But which offer real value and deliver the widest range of currencies … Continued
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Seychellois Rupees
- Published on 26th March 2024
The Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa and has the lowest population, with just over 100,000 residents in 2022. Despite that, the Seychelles operates its own currency – Seychellois Rupees. The Seychellois Rupees exists under the currency code SCR and is a completely independent currency. Despite there being several other currencies also termed ‘Rupee’, … Continued
Read moreTop 5 Tips to Keep Your Money Safe When Travelling
- Published on 26th March 2024
Despite an increasing number of countries accepting card payments from tourists and holidaymakers, many people are still inclined to take foreign currency with them when they go on holiday – carrying cash around to pay for meals, drinks, and souvenirs. But as is the case anywhere in the world, whether a mile from your home … Continued
Read more5 Facts About the Spanish Peseta That You Didn’t Know
- Published on 26th February 2024
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
Read moreIs 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.
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