Turn Spare Change into Bright Futures

Do you have leftover foreign currency from your travels or Canadian pennies laying around? With Currency for Kids, you can transform your spare change into something truly valuable—a donation to the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton (CCASH). Every coin and bill you contribute will be exchanged for Canadian dollars to directly support children and youth in our community.

Drop off foreign currency at these Continental Currency Exchange locations:

  • Lime Ridge Mall – 999 Upper Wentworth unit Z005, Hamilton
  • Eastgate Square – 75 Centennial Pkwy N. unit E002, Stoney Creek
  • Jackson Square – 2 King St W. unit 138 Hamilton

You can also mail or drop off currency at our office:

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton
735 King Street East
Hamilton, ON L8M 1A1
Attention: Communications

 

Did you know…

Over $2 billion in foreign currency is sitting unused in Canadian homes and businesses. From coins and bills to pennies and loose change, these forgotten treasures often collect dust in jars, drawers, and boxes. While they may hold sentimental value, they can also make a real difference for children in need.

How It Works

Through the Currency for Kids program, unused foreign currency from travels and vacations can be donated to help fund programs for children and youth. In partnership with Global Coin Solutions, the currency is repatriated, converted to Canadian dollars, and directed to vital services for underprivileged kids. Even coins that can’t be repatriated are recycled, with proceeds going toward these programs.

What We Accept

We welcome all foreign notes and coins, as well as Canadian pennies. If it can be converted or recycled, it can help support children in need!

Imagine the impact if everyone gave their unused foreign currency—it could transform the lives of children and youth in our communities!