Where can I exchange Swiss Franc coins outside of Switzerland
My niece traveled to Switzerland this summer and returned with Coins: 1⁄2, 1, 2 & 5 francs. exchange centers in the US only take back Notes, where is the best place to trade these in?
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Probably not the answer you are looking for, but the best place to exchange Swiss coins is in Switzerland. As you already noticed, banks and currency exchange offices usually only trade with bank notes and do not accept or give out coins.
It the value of the coins is worth the effort, you may consider looking in your neighborhood or area for Swiss people or people who are going to Switzerland, who might be willing to change the coins for you.
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Can I exchange Swiss franc coins?
The Swiss franc has often been identified as a so-called safe haven currencies. We exchange both Swiss Franc coins and banknotes, and we also accept withdrawn Swiss Franc banknotes for exchange, including the demonetized 5th Series notes. Our online exchange service is quick, easy, secure and free of charge.Where can I exchange old Swiss francs?
You can do so at an office of the Swiss National Bank SNB (in Zurich, Bern, and Geneva). Current bank notes which are severely damaged may be exchanged if the series and numbers are recognizable and the holder presents a part larger than half or proves that the missing part has been destroyed.Are Swiss francs coins still legal tender?
The Swiss Franc is the official currency and legal tender in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as well as it is also legal tender in the Italian exclave of Campione d'Italia. Some cantons accept Euros for certain payments, but they will return your change in Swiss francs.Where can I exchange coins for cash in Switzerland?
Commemorative coins issued by the Swiss Confederation can be exchanged at their nominal value at the SNB's cashier's offices or agencies.Switzerland Currency - Swiss Franc | One Euro to Switzerland Swiss Franc | 100 Euro to Swiss Franc
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If you're feeling philanthropic, then the UNICEF's Change for Good program will take unwanted foreign coins. Most international airports have collection points, and some airlines will ask passengers for unwanted money. As you are in the US, then you can post them to
UNICEF USA
ATTN: Change for Good Program
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY
10038
https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/organizations/companies/american-airlines/change-good
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