Cryptocurrency Q&A Can you exchange foreign coins at a bank?

Can you exchange foreign coins at a bank?

KpopHarmonySoul KpopHarmonySoul Tue Jan 07 2025 | 7 answers 1541
I'm traveling abroad and ended up with some leftover foreign coins. I'm wondering if I can go to my local bank and exchange these coins for my local currency. Can you exchange foreign coins at a bank?

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DongdaemunTrendsetterStyle DongdaemunTrendsetterStyle Thu Jan 09 2025
Exchanging foreign coins at a bank is not possible.

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CharmedEcho CharmedEcho Thu Jan 09 2025
Banks have specific policies regarding the types of foreign currency they accept.

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Nicola Nicola Thu Jan 09 2025
For instance, banks only accept foreign banknotes and do not entertain foreign coins.

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AltcoinAdventurer AltcoinAdventurer Thu Jan 09 2025
The reason behind this policy is the additional workload involved in handling foreign coins.

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ThunderBreezeHarmony ThunderBreezeHarmony Wed Jan 08 2025
Coins require more storage space and involve additional training for bank staff.

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