How can you quickly get accustomed to foreign coins?
On every trip I end up with piles of small coins. The reason, I find it quite difficult to identify foreign coins quickly. It is quite annoying to to read every value of a coin, especially in those countries where you need a magnifying glass to read the values (e.g. try making sense of US coins for example). The result is that I usually pay with bills leading to yet more coins due to change.
Is there a trick or template that would enable me to quickly make sense of the different coins in a country I am visiting?
Best Answer
I would separate them by colour in my mind first, most countries use different metals for at least some denominations. Then secondly think of size. Try getting used to the largest denomination coin first and spending these as they will be heavier and you don't want to keep too many. In the 25c/10c range you will end up with more of these coins so remember these ones next.
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How do you get foreign coins?
One way to start collecting foreign coins is by attending local and domestic auctions. Coin auctions allow you to buy, sell and find values for foreign coins. Another option would be to travel to a country and exchange American currency for foreign coins directly.What to do with lots of foreign coins?
Instead, try these ten things you can do with leftover foreign coins....10 Things You Can Do with Leftover Foreign Coins- Give Them As Gifts. ...
- Donate Them to Charity. ...
- Make Coin Magnets. ...
- Head to Starbucks. ...
- Store Them Away. ...
- Loan Them to Friends. ...
- Trace the Coins.
Does anyone take foreign coins?
Generally, banks or foreign exchange won't accept coins, but there are lots of other options: Try taking them to your local charity shop as many charities accept old and foreign coins to help raise valuable funds.Can you exchange foreign coins in Australia?
Take your spare foreign coins or cash (or your donation in Australian dollars) into any CommBank or Bankwest branch in Australia.What To Do With Your Foreign Coins
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