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Gibraltar Pounds and Jersey Pounds

Now you can exchange with us Gibraltar and Jersey Pounds

In Eurochange we exchange different types of Pounds (Sterling, Scottish and Northern Ireland) and since a few days we can also change in our exchange offices Gibraltar and Jersey Pounds.*

The Sterling Pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey) and some British Overseas Territories (Gibraltar, Malvinas or Santa Elena, among others).

Although the Sterling Pounds are valid in these territories, in some cases they issue and mint their own Pounds. These pounds of each territory have the same value as the Sterling. The only difference is that, while the Sterling Pounds can be used anywhere, their own Pounds are only valid in the place where they are issued, they can’t be used outside.

For example, someone traveling to the Island of Jersey can bring Sterling Pounds. There the traveller will receive notes of Sterling Pounds or Jersey Pounds indistinctly. If after that, the traveller goes to England, he can still use the Sterling Pounds, but not the Jersey ones.

With this extension, in Eurochange you will now be able to exchange Sterling Pounds, Scottish Pounds, Northern Ireland Pounds, Gibraltar Pounds and Jersey Pounds with the same rate and without commissions.

* For reasons beyond Eurochange we can’t accept some denominations of Scottish, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and Jersey Pounds. Contact us to confirm that we can change your notes.

Pound notes in circulation

We tell you which Pound notes are legal tender

In recent weeks we have received many inquiries in our Customer Service Center about the Pound banknotes that are currently in circulation. For this reason we are going to explain you which are the legal tender notes to solve all your doubts.

Pound Sterling

The current Pound Sterling notes (valid in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and some British overseas territories (such as Gibraltar) are 5, 10, 20 and 50 Pounds.

In 2016, the Bank of England issued a new 5-pound note and in 2017, a new 10-pound one. Both notes are made of polymer and currently their paper versions have already been withdrawn. So currently the 5 and 10 pound notes are made of polymer and those of 20 and 50 are still paper.

In 2020, the 20-pound polymer banknote will be issued and in the following years the same will be the case for the 50-pound banknote.

Scottish Pound

The valid notes of the Scottish Pound are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Pounds. In addition, Scottish banknotes are issued by three banks: Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank.

Each bank has its own series of notes. But for you to have a basic notion, it’s the same as with the British Pounds: the 5 and 10 paper notes have been withdrawn. So the 5 and 10 Pound notes are made of polymer and those of 20, 50 and 100 Pounds are paper.

In the coming years the other denominations will be progressively renewed.

Pounds from Northern Ireland

The legal tender notes of Northern Ireland Pounds are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Pounds. As with the Pounds of Scotland, there are several banks that issue them. In this case there are 4: Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank, First Trust and Ulster Bank. Among these only the Bank of Ireland and the Ulster Bank issue all denominations. Danske Bank and First Trust only issue 10 and 20 Pound notes.

In the case of the Pounds of Northern Ireland, all current notes are currently paper. It is anticipated that some of the banks will start issuing polymer bills starting in 2019.

As you can see, the banknote renewal process has begun, but there are still denominations to change. In the next few years, the notes will be renewed and old tickets will be removed from circulation. So from Eurochange we recommend that you don’t keep notes if you don’t plan to travel again in a short time, since it is possible that while you have them, they will be removed.

Once withdrawn from circulation, the only way to exchange these notes is at a branch of the Bank of England or one of the issuing banks in the case of the Scottish or Northern Ireland Pounds.

If you don’t want to waste a few hours of your next vacation in the process of changing the old notes, change your leftover Pounds just returned from travel.

Withdrawal of the 100 and 200 NOK banknotes

100 and 200 Norwegian Kroner notes to be withdrawn

Last year the Bank of Norway put into circulation new 100 and 200 Norwegian Kroner notes belonging to its new series of tickets, dedicated to the life of the sea and their experience and technological development regarding navigation.

They are the first two notes issued in this new series that will end with the issuance of the 1,000 Norwegian Kroner note at the end of 2019.

One year after the introduction of the new banknotes, the time has come for the withdrawal of the old ones. The official date set for the withdrawal of the old 100 and 200 Norwegian Kroner notes is May 30, 2018. However, at Eurochange we have a different date. The maximum date to exchange these notes with us is May 25, 2018.

If you have any of these notes in your possession, go to your nearest Eurochange exchange office to change it before this date, since, after this day, we will not be able to make the exchange.

What happens if I have old 100 and 200 Norwegian Crowns and don’t change them on time?

In Eurochange we will no longer be able to accept these tickets after May 25, 2018. The only way to change them from that moment will be in the national bank of the country, in this case, the Bank of Norway.

New currencies: Ringgit, Dong and Sol

We have new currencies available: Dong, Ringgit and Sol

Since a few days ago we have expanded our currency offer with three new currencies: the Malaysian Ringgit, the Vietnamese Dong and the Peruvian Sol. Now you can change Euros to any of these currencies in our offices with currency exchange service or, if you have some left over notes from your trips, exchange them back to Euros.

Malaysian Ringgit

The Malaysian Ringgit is the official currency of Malaysia. Whether you are going to contemplate the Petrona Towers in Kuala Lumpur or if you are going to enjoy its paradisiacal beaches or its deserted islands, you will need to change from Euro to Malaysian Ringgit. If you want more information about everything you can do in Malaysia, visit the MALAYSIA TOURISM website.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi - Vietnam — Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi – Vietnam

Vietnamese Dong

The Vietnamese Dong is the official currency of Vietnam. If you want to discover the cosmopolitan Hanoi on the banks of the Red River, if you prefer a boat ride to buy at the Can Tho floating market or if you are going to kayak between the islands of Hạ Long Bay, you will have to change your Euros to Vietnamese Dong. Visit the VIETNAM TOURISM website to discover all the charms of the country.

Peruvian Sol

The Peruvian Sol is the official currency of Peru. One of the main attractions of the country are the ruins of Machu Picchu, but you can also discover other of its charms. If you are interested in ruins and vestiges of other civilizations, you can enjoy less crowded places like Sacsayhuamán, Moray or Tambomachay. In Lima you will discover buildings from the colonial era next to modern buildings. And if you are looking for total peacefulness, in the Huascarán National Park you can make quiet walks between lakes and glaciers. Remember that before your trip you will have to exchange Euros to Peruvian Soles. On the PERU TOURISM website you will find more ideas for your trip.

If you need more information about these or other currencies, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Have a good trip!

New currencies in Eurochange

Colombian Peso, Tunisian Dinar and Bulgarian Lev available at Eurochange

Today we have added 3 new currencies to our list: the Colombian Peso, the Bulgarian Lev and the Tunisian Dinar. Whether you need to change your Euros to any of these currencies or if you have left over from your trip and need to change them back to Euros, at Eurochange we will give you the best price with full availability.

The Colombian Peso (COP)

The Colombian Peso, or COP, is the official currency of the Republic of Colombia. If you are going to make a trip to Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín or any other of the vibrant cities of Colombia, you will need to exchange Euros into Colombian Pesos.

The notes in Colombian Pesos are 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Colombian Pesos. On the website of the Bank of the Republic of Colombia you can see how they are.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

The Bulgarian Lev, or BGN, is the official currency of Bulgaria. If you want to visit Varna, Sofia or prefer to visit the Bulgarian Balkans, you will have to exchange Euros into Bulgarian Levs.

Bulgarian Lev notes are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Levs. On the page of the National Bank of Bulgaria you can have a look at the notes.

Typical white and blue houses in Tunisia

Tunisian Dinar (TND)

The Tunisian Dinar, or TND, is the official currency of Tunisia. If you are planning a vacation to discover the exotic destinations of the country, remember to exchange Euros into Tunisian Dinars.

The Tunisian Dinar notes are 5, 10, 20 and 50 Dinars.

Where can you change your Euros to these currencies?

If you need to buy Colombian Pesos, Tunisian Dinars or Bulgarian Levs, you can buy them right now through our website with home delivery in 48-72 hours. You can also go to the nearest office with the currency selling service available and place your order.

And if you have any questions about how to make the exchange, contact us. We will be happy to help you.

Withdrawal of the 10 Pound paper note

The Bank of England withdraws the 10 Pound paper note

A few weeks ago we announced the arrival of the new 10 Pound polymer note and today the time has come for the withdrawal of its predecessor: the 10 Pound paper note.

Official Withdrawal March 1st

At our exchange offices we can’t accept 10 Pound paper notes since last Thursday, February 8th. However, the official withdrawal in the United Kingdom will be next March 1st.

So these notes can still be used in the United Kingdom during the month of February.

What happens next?

If after March 1st you still have 10 Pound notes in paper, you can only make the change in the Bank of England, where they will exchange them for polymer ones.

New series of Swiss Francs

Information about the new banknotes of Swiss Franc

As we already told you in a previous post, the Swiss Franc is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Nowadays the currency is in a process of renewal with the arrival of the ninth series of Swiss Francs.

Today we give you more information about this new series and the tickets that are already in circulation.

Ninth series of Swiss Francs

In this new series, the design changes with respect to the previous one, where relevant characters of the country appeared. In the new series the motif of the designs is "The many facets of Switzerland" and they are represented with various motifs. A baton and the slots of the planet express the organizational capacity of the country. A prism and the light that radiates express their creativity. A dandelion and the winds express the wealth of experiences that the country offers. Water expresses its humanitarian tradition. The matter expresses his scientific abilities. The language expresses their communication skills.

At the moment three notes of the new series are in circulation, of 10, 20 and 50 Francs, that coexist with the previous series. In the next years the 100, 200 and 1,000 Franc notes will be issued.

If you are going to need to buy Swiss Francs, you can do it right now on our website and you will receive them in 24-48 hours.

Withdrawal of the 20,000 Hungarian Forints note

There is a 20,000 Hungarian Forint note out of circulation

In a previous post we gave you information about the Hungarian Forint notes, their history and denominations.

And today we inform you that since December 31, 2017 one of the banknotes of the old series of Forints is no longer in circulation: the 20,000 Forints note.

Withrawn 20,000 Forint note — Note of 20,000 Hungarian Forint out of circulation

So we remind you that currently there are two series of Hungarian Forint notes:

The old series: only the notes of 500, 1,000 and 10,000 Forints are legal tender
The new series: whose denominations are 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 Forints

If you have a note of the old series that is no longer in circulation, the only way to change it is at the National Bank of Hungary, where they exchange them for the new equivalent legal tender note at no cost.

If the ones you have are valid, you can change them to Euros in any of the Eurochange exchange offices.

And if what you need is to exchange your Euros to Hungarian Forints to travel to Hungary, you can make your change at any of our offices with currency selling service or you can directly buy Forints right now on our website: BUY NOW!

New 10 Australian Dollar note

Started the issue of the new 10 Australian Dollar

As we told you a year ago, the Reserve Bank of Australia is renewing the Australian Dollar banknotes. In 2016 they started with the new 5 Australian Dollars note and this year the new 10 Australian Dollars note has been issued.

New 5 and 10 Australian Dollar notes — New notes of 5 and 10 Australian Dollars

Design

This new note keeps the characters of the previous note in the design: the australian writer Dame Mary Gilmore and the also writer AB "Banjo" Paterson. The images that accompany the portraits, a cabin and a rider, are representative of the way of life in Australia at the time when the authors wrote their works.

Security features

The security features of the new 10 Australian Dollar note are similar to those of the 5 Dollar one:

Transparent window that crosses the bill from top to bottom.
Iridescent paint patch.
Hologram that changes colour.
Painting in relief.
Microprinting.

In addition, just like the 5 Dollar note, the 10 Dollar one incorporates a relief to help the vision-impaired to recognize it.

It is expected that by the end of 2018, the issuance of the new 50 Dollars banknotes will begin. In the following years, the other denominations will be issued.

If you need to buy Australian Dollars you can buy them right now with the best price and receive them at your home or pick them up at any of our offices with pick-up service in 24-48 hours.

Pounds: Sterling, Scottish or Irish?

If you have doubts about the different types of Pounds and where to use

If you are going to travel to the United Kingdom, you will need to buy Pounds to make your payments in cash. But the subject of the Pounds can be a little confusing if you look for information in forums or web pages where you can read about different types of Pounds that are used in each region. Today we clarify the most common doubts on this subject.

How many types of Pounds are there?

When we speak of Pounds in general, we usually speak of Sterling Pounds, which are those that can be used in most of the British territory (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Man Islands and Gibraltar). There are 5 Sterling banknotes in circulation: 5 and 10 Pounds in polymer and 10, 20 and 50 Pounds in paper.

In addition to the Sterling Pounds, the Bank of England authorizes other entities to make their own Pounds. In this way, there are also the Scottish Pounds, Northern Ireland Pounds, Gibraltar Pounds, Jersey Pounds, Guernsey Pounds and Man Pounds.

On the other hand, there are more currencies that are called Pounds, such as Egyptian Pounds or Lebanese Pounds, but these have nothing to do with the Pounds that are used in the United Kingdom or the islands.

Where is each Pound used?

The Sterling Pound is the one that can be used everywhere: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and Man Islands and Gibraltar.

The other Pounds belong to their own region and can be used together with the Sterling. That is, if you travel to Scotland and pay with a 20 Pound Sterling note, you can receive a 5 Pound Sterling note and a 10 Scottish Pound one; or even you can pay there with Sterling and Scots indiscriminately.

However, these Pounds have no official validity outside their territory: you can’t use Scottish Pounds in London, for example. The value is the same, and they are exchanged without any charge in the banks, but you have to take into account that you will not be able to use them outside the region.

If you are going to travel through several regions of the United Kingdom, keep in mind that the local pounds will not be valid outside of it. The most comfortable thing is to try to spend them before and not have to go changing later in the banks. If you are going to travel only to one area, there is no problem in carrying Sterling Pounds to use them there.

What happens if I have several spare Pounds on the way back?

On your return, keep in mind that not all places accept all Pounds and that the change applied may be different, being worse for non-Sterling Pounds.

In Eurochange we accept and we apply the same rate for all. Remember that we only work with notes, so we can’t change the coins either.

We hope we have solved some of your doubts, but if you still have any questions, contact us, we will be happy to help you.

New 10 Pound polymer banknote

This is how the new polymer 10 Pounds note will look like

As we told you a few months ago, the Bank of England is renewing the notes of Pounds Sterling. This renovation brings changes in the design and changes in the material, as these new notes are made of polymer.

The first note of this new series is the 5 Pounds one that has already been in circulation for more than a year and the turn of the 10 Pound note has arrived.

At the moment the Bank of England has already revealed what will be the design of this new banknote where the writer Jane Austen will replace Charles Darwin. Jane Austen will be the second woman to appear on the British Pound notes, as the first (and only to date) is the Queen Elizabeth II.

When will the new note come into circulation?

The next 14 of September will begin the emission of the new ticket of 10 Pounds. From that moment they will live with the old 10 Pound note on paper that will be withdrawn in the spring of 2018. The exact date is yet to be confirmed.

We look forward to seeing them!

New Norwegian Kroner notes

Have a look to the new 100 and 200 Norwegian Kroner banknotes

Since last May 30 there are two new Norwegian Krona banknotes in circulation. We tell you a little more about these new notes.

Norwegian Kroner notes

The Norwegian Krona has been the official currency of Norway since 1914 and since then several series of banknotes have been issued with different designs and security measures.

To date the Norwegian Kroner notes are 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Kroner. Since May 30, two new note of a new series have been put into circulation: 100 and 200 Kroner.

At the moment the old and new notes will be valid until May 30, 2018 when the old notes will be withdrawn from circulation.

100 NOK note — 100 Norwegian Kroner note

200 NOK note — 200 Norwegian Kroner note

New series

These new banknotes have a new design with improvements in security measures to prevent counterfeiting.

The new design leaves behind the illustrious Norwegian characters of the previous series to replace them with iconic images of the country. Thus in the new tickets of 100 and 200 Kroner appear the viking ship Gokstad and a salmon respectively. The other denominations of 50, 500 and 1000 Kroner will have the Utvaer Lighthouse, the rescue boat RS 14 "Stavanger" and the image of some waves in open sea respectively.

The other denominations are expected to be issued in the coming years.

Buy Norwegian Krona

If you are traveling to Norway and you need to exchange Euros for Norwegian Kroner you can do it in any of our offices with the service of selling currency or through our website and you will receive them directly at your address. Buy them now!

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