UK residents may be able to convert forgotten foreign currency into cash, including euros, US dollars, and even currencies no longer in circulation. Specialist services are available for exchanging various types of foreign money.
Two such services, We Buy All Currency and Cash4Coins, both operated by Coin and Note Sales Ltd, cater to different needs. We Buy All Currency offers online valuations for recognisable currencies, including current and withdrawn foreign money, as well as old British and Irish currency. Cash4Coins specialises in mixed foreign coins and banknotes, including obsolete currencies, without requiring prior sorting or identification.
For those with old round £1 coins, which ceased to be legal tender in October 2017, specialist currency businesses may purchase them, though potentially below face value. The Bank of England continues to exchange genuine withdrawn Bank of England notes without a deadline.
Beyond exchanging for cash, leftover foreign currency can also be donated to charitable causes. Both Cash4Coins and We Buy All Currency provide options for donating unwanted currency to support charities, which can also serve as a fundraising project for groups.