Where Can I Exchange Euro Coins for Cash in the UK?
Posted by: Ian Stainton • 17 Sep 2026
If you’ve returned from a European holiday with a pocket, purse or jar full of Euro coins, you may have discovered something frustrating: they can be surprisingly difficult to exchange in the UK.
Changing Euro banknotes back into pounds is relatively straightforward. Coins are different. Many banks, bureaux de change and travel-money providers concentrate on banknotes and won’t accept leftover foreign coins at all.
So, where can you exchange Euro coins for cash in the UK?
The good news is that you don’t need to leave them sitting in a drawer until your next holiday.
At We Buy All Currency, you can exchange Euro coins for cash in the UK, including denominations from 1 Euro cent right through to €2 coins.
You can identify your coins online, enter how many you have and see their exchange value before sending them to us.
Can You Exchange Euro Coins in the UK?
Yes.
Euro coins can be exchanged for pounds in the UK, but you will generally need a specialist currency exchange service that accepts foreign coins.
This is because coins are considerably more expensive and time-consuming to handle than banknotes. They are heavier to transport, need to be sorted by denomination and often have a relatively low individual value.
For conventional travel-money providers, processing coins may simply not be commercially worthwhile.
That doesn’t mean your coins are worthless.
A bag containing €1 and €2 coins can quickly represent a significant amount of money, while even smaller Euro cent denominations can add up if you’ve accumulated enough of them.
We Buy All Currency specialises in exchanging foreign coins as well as banknotes.
Check the current exchange value of your Euro coins.
Which Euro Coins Can I Exchange?
Euro coins are issued in eight denominations, and We Buy All Currency accepts the complete range:
- 1 Euro Cent coin
- 2 Euro Cent coin
- 5 Euro Cent coin
- 10 Euro Cent coin
- 20 Euro Cent coin
- 50 Euro Cent coin
- €1 Euro coin
- €2 Euro coin
That means you don’t have to limit your exchange to the higher-value €1 and €2 coins. Smaller cent coins can also be included.
If you’ve emptied several travel wallets or holiday money jars, you may be surprised by how much the total is worth.
Can I Exchange €1 and €2 Coins in the UK?
Yes.
€1 and €2 coins are particularly worth exchanging because relatively small quantities can quickly add up.
Ten €2 coins represent €20.
Twenty-five €2 coins represent €50.
A combination of €1 and €2 coins collected over several European holidays could therefore represent considerably more money than you might expect.
Instead of saving them indefinitely for another trip, you can convert them back into pounds.
Visit our Euro exchange page to enter the coins you have and see their current exchange value.
Can I Exchange Euro Cent Coins?
Yes. We also accept Euro cent coins.
This includes 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent and 50 cent coins.
A handful of low-value cents may not be worth very much individually, but larger quantities can still have a useful exchange value.
This is particularly relevant for people who have accumulated foreign coins over many years or for charities and businesses that regularly receive foreign currency.
Rather than throwing low-denomination coins away, it is worth checking whether they can be exchanged.
Does the Post Office Exchange Euro Coins?
No. The Post Office’s travel-money service buys back foreign banknotes but does not normally trade in foreign coins.
This is an easy source of confusion because the Post Office sells Euros and offers foreign-currency buyback services.
If you return from holiday with Euro banknotes, a Post Office branch offering travel money may therefore be an option.
However, if you have €1 coins, €2 coins or Euro cents, you will need another way to exchange them.
A specialist foreign-coin exchange service provides an alternative.
Can Banks Exchange Euro Coins?
Most UK banks concentrate on banknotes rather than foreign coins.
Policies can vary between banks and may change, so you can always ask your own bank. However, you should not assume that a bank which accepts Euro notes will also accept Euro coins.
Foreign coins present the same basic problem for banks as they do for bureaux de change: they are heavy and costly to process compared with their individual value.
This is why people frequently return from European holidays and find themselves unable to change their remaining coins back into pounds through the usual high-street options.
Do Bureaux de Change Accept Euro Coins?
Most traditional bureaux de change primarily deal with foreign banknotes.
You may therefore see attractive Euro buyback rates advertised but discover that those rates apply only to notes.
Before travelling to a high-street currency exchange specifically to sell Euro coins, it is worth checking whether coins are actually accepted.
Alternatively, use a service specifically designed to process foreign coins.
What Should I Do With Leftover Euro Coins?
First, gather all your leftover travel money together.
Check places such as:
- Travel wallets
- Suitcases
- Handbags
- Coat pockets
- Car compartments
- Kitchen drawers
- Money boxes
- Old holiday envelopes
People often have considerably more foreign currency at home than they realise.
If you’ve travelled to countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Ireland, Germany or the Netherlands several times, you may have Euro coins from multiple trips.
You can exchange them together.
Does It Matter Which Country My Euro Coins Come From?
Generally, no.
Euro coins have a common European side and a national side featuring a design chosen by the issuing country.
This means a €1 coin from France may look completely different from a €1 coin from Spain, Italy or Ireland.
However, they are all Euro coins of the same denomination.
You may therefore have an assortment of designs in your holiday change.
For normal currency exchange purposes, you do not need to separate your Euro coins according to the country shown on the national side.
Why Are There So Many Different Euro Coin Designs?
Although the denomination side of Euro coins follows a common format, each participating country can use its own designs on the national side.
Some countries also issue commemorative €2 coins.
This means a pile of Euro coins can contain a surprisingly wide variety of images, portraits, buildings, symbols and national emblems.
Don’t assume that a coin is not a Euro simply because it looks different from another coin of the same denomination.
Check the denomination and Euro markings first.
How Do I Exchange Euro Coins With We Buy All Currency?
The process is designed to be straightforward.
1. Identify Your Euro Coins
Visit our Euro currency section and find the denominations you have.
You can select everything from 1 cent through to €2 coins.
2. Enter Your Quantities
Tell us how many of each denomination you want to exchange.
Your online exchange will show you the calculated value.
3. Complete Your Exchange
When you’ve finished adding your coins and any banknotes, complete the exchange and follow the instructions provided.
4. Send Your Currency
Package your currency securely and send it to us.
5. We Check and Verify It
When the currency arrives, our team checks the denominations and quantities received.
6. Get Paid
Once your currency has been verified and your exchange completed, payment is processed using your selected payment method.
Start by visiting our page to exchange Euros for cash in the UK.
Can I Send Euro Notes With My Coins?
Yes.
You don’t need to create a separate exchange if you also have Euro banknotes.
You can include Euro coins and banknotes in the same exchange.
Common Euro notes include:
- €5
- €10
- €20
- €50
- €100
- €200
Older Euro banknote series may also be accepted.
This is useful if you’ve emptied a travel wallet and discovered a mixture of notes and coins left over from previous trips.
Are Old Euro Coins Still Worth Anything?
Most standard Euro coins remain valid regardless of when they were issued.
Euro coins first entered general circulation in 2002 and many coins dating from the early years of the currency continue to circulate today.
Age alone does not therefore mean that a Euro coin has expired.
If you have older Euro coins sitting at home, check them rather than assuming they can no longer be exchanged.
What About Commemorative €2 Coins?
Eurozone countries regularly issue commemorative €2 coins.
These are normally issued as circulating currency and have a face value of €2.
Some particular coins may potentially interest collectors, but ordinary commemorative €2 coins can generally be treated as currency.
If you believe you have an unusually rare or valuable collector coin, you may wish to obtain specialist numismatic advice before exchanging it at face-value-related currency rates.
We Buy All Currency is primarily a currency exchange service rather than a rare-coin dealer.
Can Charities Exchange Euro Coins?
Yes.
Euro coins are among the most common currencies received through charity collections.
Supporters often donate leftover holiday money because they have no easy way to exchange the coins themselves.
Small donations can become significant when thousands of coins are combined.
We Buy All Currency works with charities and organisations that receive foreign currency and can process Euro coins alongside other world currencies.
Can Businesses Exchange Euro Coins?
Yes.
Businesses may also accumulate Euro coins through customer donations, retail operations, travel, hospitality, airports, fundraising, events and overseas visitors.
Larger quantities of foreign coins can be particularly difficult to process through conventional banking channels.
A specialist foreign-currency service provides another option.
Can I Exchange Mixed Foreign Coins With My Euros?
If you’ve emptied a holiday money jar, there is a good chance you will find currencies from several different countries.
You may have Euros mixed with US Dollars, Swiss Francs, Turkish Lira, old European currencies or coins from destinations further afield.
Don’t assume that only the Euros are worth checking.
We Buy All Currency accepts a wide range of current, withdrawn and older foreign currencies.
You can identify different currencies through the website and include them in your exchange.
Where Can I Exchange Euro Coins Near Me?
You don’t necessarily need to find a local shop that accepts foreign coins.
Using an online postal exchange service means you can identify and exchange Euro coins from anywhere in the UK.
This avoids visiting several banks or currency bureaux only to discover that they accept notes but not coins.
Simply identify your currency online, see its exchange value and send it to us for processing.
Should I Keep My Euro Coins for My Next Holiday?
You can, particularly if you expect to travel to the eurozone again soon.
Because standard Euro coins remain usable across participating eurozone countries, keeping a small amount for your next trip can be convenient.
However, if you have no plans to travel soon, have accumulated a large quantity, or simply want the money back in pounds, exchanging them may be more useful.
The important point is that you have a choice.
Your Euro coins do not need to spend years sitting unused in a drawer.
Are Euro Coins Worth Exchanging?
That depends on the quantity and denominations you have.
A few one-cent coins have very little monetary value.
A jar containing €1 and €2 coins is a very different proposition.
For example:
10 × €1 coins = €10
10 × €2 coins = €20
25 × €2 coins = €50
Once you combine the contents of several holidays, bags, drawers and travel wallets, the total can become surprisingly worthwhile.
The easiest way to find out is simply to check.
Exchange Your Euro Coins for Cash Today
If you’ve got leftover Euro coins sitting at home, don’t assume you have to wait until your next European holiday to use them.
Whether you have a handful of cents, a purse full of €1 and €2 coins or years of accumulated European travel money, you can check what your currency is worth online.
We Buy All Currency accepts Euro coins across the full range of denominations, along with Euro banknotes and many other world currencies.
Identify your currency, enter your quantities and see what we’ll pay.