How the campaign works
- Request the collection kit.
- Tell your community what to look for and when to bring it in.
- Collect mixed foreign coins and notes in one visible place.
- Use the current collection process when the campaign closes.
- Receive the reporting and payment described by Coins for Change.
What makes the campaign work
Visibility and reminders matter more than complicated promotion. Put the collection where people already pass, send the supplied e-flyer through your normal communication channel, and give families time to find old holiday money.
Top-up rule on the current site
The current homepage says the tub must be full for collection to be cost-effective and allows UK coins of 5p or higher to top up a foreign-currency collection, excluding copper 1p and 2p coins. Keep this condition prominent in campaign messaging so organisers are not surprised at the end.
Choose the right campaign page
Schools can use the school guide; PTAs can use the PTA guide; charities can use the charity guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the collection kit free?
The current Coins for Change homepage says the kit, delivery, collection logistics, exchange and reporting are provided at no cost to the organisation.
How long should we run the campaign?
The current site says most organisations run a campaign for around two to four weeks.
Can we mix coins and notes?
Yes. The current site says mixed foreign currencies are fine.
Want to run a foreign-currency collection?
Request the current Coins for Change collection kit and use the live campaign guidance for accepted currency, collection conditions and timings.
Request a free kit