Where to get Euro Coins?

[Ducatian]

Hi everyone.
We're embarking on our first Euro trip (a bit aprehenhively) via the tunnel and aim to stop off at Aires/Municipal stops for the first part.
Noting the need for Euro coins at some barriers and Service machines, could you please tell me the best way to get Euro Coins for the trip?
They don't seem to be available in the UK and was wondering if there is a convenient place to get them after the tunnel?
Major Thanks,
Ian

 

[OutTheOffice]

Hi, I have never found the need for euro coins other than in supermarket trolleys, and then a pound coin or any of the little tokens we have here will work to get the trolley out. I really would not give it any thought, go and have a coffee when you arrive and pay in cash, you will soon get a coin.. Have a brilliant trip

 

[chaser]

Hi everyone.
We're embarking on our first Euro trip (a bit aprehenhively) via the tunnel and aim to stop off at Aires/Municipal stops for the first part.
Noting the need for Euro coins at some barriers and Service machines, could you please tell me the best way to get Euro Coins for the trip?
They don't seem to be available in the UK and was wondering if there is a convenient place to get them after the tunnel?
Major Thanks,
Ian

Just go to the nearest shop and buy something with a note.

 

[Boldly]

I've got plenty you could have but you need to get to LA marina first

 

[autorouter]

There's lots of ways to get coins, although I've found they are rarely necessary. The absolute best way is to stop at a boulangerie (bread shop) passing through a town, and buy a baguette and/or a couple of croissants. Instant flavour of France. Or if you're a true Brit, stop at a fuel station and buy a packet of crisps (they call them chips, by the way) and maybe a French coffee. In launderettes if the machines require coins then there's usually a change machine that will give you a shower of coins if you post a note in.

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[Nanniemate]

Got loads in the bottom of my top drawer in the office but that's just infuriating as you are nowhere near me or you could have them

 

[Figaro]

Tourist information office will always change you a 10 euro note if desperate but coffee shop usually easiest

 

[DBK]

You can get them in a bank but they may charge a small fee. Occasionally, I've found machines in laundrettes which take a note and expel coins.

 

[Just smiffy]

Most of the bournes (services machines) take tokens that you have to buy from a nearby shop…

 

[MisterB]

You should really be thinking of how to get rid of the bloody things before you come home!
Thankfully some supermarkets now have facilities at the self checkouts to load the machine with all the change you've accumulated over your trip !!

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

I went and got £500 worth of euros from the exchange place in Chichester before we set off a few weeks back and the lady said do you want some coins, ended up with €40 of mixed €1&2 coins. Very handy.

 

[cyberyacht]

I always keep my change for the next trip.

 

[Reallyretired]

I always keep my change for the next trip.

Absolutely. We keep any cash we have for the next trip. It shouldn't be more than 90 days away. Only use for coins is supermarket trollies, which will accept a pound coin and washing machines , and if they are on a site the reception will give change if necessary. We always stop on a site for laundry needs as we can deploy our rotary clothesline for drying purposes.

 

[Widge]

Sorry totally off topic, but this thread remided me, years ago i discovered that 5p/shilling coins worked great in cigarette machines in the US, instead of using 3 quarters, they would happily except 15p, as a smoker at the time, i found this very handy.

 

[Lenny HB]

Sorry totally off topic, but this thread remided me, years ago i discovered that 5p/shilling coins worked great in cigarette machines in the US, instead of using 3 quarters, they would happily except 15p, as a smoker at the time, i found this very handy.

In the peep shows in Frankfurt 10p worked instead of 2 Deutsche Mark's.

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[Ducatian]

I've got plenty you could have but you need to get to LA marina first

I could do that. La Marina (in Bristol) is only 47 miles from us Looks nice BTW. Used to live in Valencia.

 

[Ducatian]

There's lots of ways to get coins, although I've found they are rarely necessary. The absolute best way is to stop at a boulangerie (bread shop) passing through a town, and buy a baguette and/or a couple of croissants. Instant flavour of France. Or if you're a true Brit, stop at a fuel station and buy a packet of crisps (they call them chips, by the way) and maybe a French coffee. In launderettes if the machines require coins then there's usually a change machine that will give you a shower of coins if you post a note in.

I like the idea of a change machine.

 

[3 cabbages]

In the peep shows in Frankfurt 10p worked instead of 2 Deutsche Mark's.

Top marks .

a positive and upstanding currency exchange perhaps!