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Hello
So, next year, I will be traveling to some European countries, Notably Sweden and Norway initially, and then to central/east Europe (such as Hungary, Czechia, Belarus, to name a few).
I collect banknotes, so I wanted to get some uncirculated of each type. But I hear that some banks are unable to offer uncirculated condition to members of the public, or that there are issues with this, and that it's not as straightforward as one would believe.
Does anyone have any information on this?
I am talking about "swapping" current, circulated cash for current uncirculated banknotes. Since I am not a rich collector I only go for denominations that usually are worth less than US$35. For example, when I go to Sweden, I want to get 20, 50, 100 and 200 Kronor in unc, meaning I won't be pursuing the apparently rare 500 and 1000 kronor.
Any information would be gratefully received.
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New Member
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I also forgot to mention about Scottish private banks - as I will be there in January. Such as RBS, Clydesdale, ect...
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Pillar of the Community
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According to a collector at realbanknotes.com, you'll have no trouble in Scotland.
Good luck. Let us know how you did. Be sure and take storage material with you.
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Thank you all.
Is there a website that would have this information? Or isn't much known about European banks?
I am yet to find such information through central bank's websites or such.
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@AntonyBoys -
I've had good luck at the "Central Bank of Ireland" in Dublin. They have a public teller in the lobby (hours vary and watch out for "bank holidays"). Just explain that you're looking for crisp, uncirculated notes and they'll help you. Their tellers know what they're doing.
Fun fact, the Central Bank also accepts old Irish pound notes (pre-Euro). If you have any interest in those you might ask the teller if they have any on hand. I've exchanged my pound notes for euro so I know they have them, but I don't know if the can sell them to you. Just an idea. Whatever you do, if you see a line just go back later - you'll have better luck.
Also, in a LOT of European countries like Italy, etc. the Post Office doubles as a bank (and utility office, and social security office, etc.) So if you can't find a national bank to help you check at the Post Office. But expect a line and you might have to grab a number!
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@AntonyBoys
As your location is listed as Southampton, you probably are already aware that The States of Jersey Treasury (Channel Islands) will sell uncirculated notes at face value, plus a small admin fee.
I've just received P32 to P37, and I'm very happy with them.
I wish more central banks would offer this service.
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Ah, I just realized that my advice won't be of much help to OP. Sorry about that.
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Posted 12/17/2018 11:23 am
