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Lindochka

Strange topic, I know. What do you do with loose change here. We've been using our 100 fils coins for water refills and tips but we are down to 50fils and under now and they are piling up fast....

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mujtaba19

Hi Lindochka

Why not try changing them for larger bills, like 1,5 or 10 BD at the bank ? , they do that you know .

relwell

I have the same issue.  100's for water and I keep 50's as backup. 

Honestly, everything else I get at the register now gets put into a donation box for the dogfather here at work.  With how often I use cash I am impressed at how it all adds up.

Lindochka

Thanks, you two.

Back home they would go into a donation box as well but there aren't many around me.

But yes, will try the bank if I can't find a box.

mujtaba19

There a few donation boxes for some charity around in 24/7 stores , and some other supermarkets or cold stores around the island , i put in the extra changes there sometimes as well .

Nawafo

Just donate your change to Animal causes :)

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