What to Do with Leftover Foreign Currency

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At the end of your vacation abroad, you’re bound to have some spare local currency on hand. Depending on the amount and the current conversion rates and fees, you might feel it’s not worth exchanging it at the airport. Not to worry, there are other options of what to do with those colorful bills and funky coins!

Before you leave the country

When you’re back home

While unpacking, you’re likely to find extra foreign currency folded up in pants’ pockets, rolling around the bottom of travel bags and purses, or even tucked away safely between pairs of socks. Now what?

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