Coinage Tip of the Day

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Pocket-change actually has significant value in Europe. What may look like 85 cents in your pocket could actually be 17 euros! I made this discovery promptly after I learned that many countries offer coinage in amounts as high as 2 euros!

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Heather said…
Oh yes! I can attest to this fact. I played violin a few times on the street when I was in France and let me tell you, what may appear as the usual American change of quarters and dimes equalling a few bucks can really turn out to be over fifty Euros!
02 March, 2006 15:41
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