Are French francs, German marks, Italian lira and other old European currencies now worthless because of the Euro? Just wondering.

You can still exchange them for Euros at banks in their country, but you cannot spend them or exchange them elsewhere.

Yes. The Euro replaced them many years ago and they can no longer be handed in at a bank for Euro's Hence, useless!

Yep, they dont exist any more.. wonder how long it will be before we loose the ££??

Thomas Exchange UK (www.thomasexchange.co.uk) can usually convert most old pre-Euro currencies back into Sterling and they also convert some of the coins as well.

The best bet is to bring the notes to their West End branch in London (near Oxford Circus Station) and they will then convert the notes/coins into Sterling cash. Or, if you are based outside London, you can post the notes/coins to them and they can pay you by cheque (but ring in advance before you post).

You can still convert French Francs, Italian Lira and other pre Euro currencies notes and coins back into pounds Sterling.

Thomas Exchange UK (www.thomasexchange.co.uk) can usually convert most old pre-Euro currencies back into Sterling and they also convert some of the coins as well , a guy called Paul is their obselete currency expert.

The best bet is to bring the notes to their West End branch in London (near Oxford Circus Station) and they will then convert the notes/coins into Sterling cash. Or, if you are based outside London, you can post the notes/coins to them and they can pay you by cheque (but ring in advance before you post).

You can sell them to paper money collectors. If they are uncirculated, they are worth more than their face values.

You can redeem pre-euro currency through The Currency Commission

www.TheCurrencyCommission.com

I took the advice above and sent off my old notes to The Currency Commission. The Royal Mail confirm delivery, but after 3 weeks I have heard nothing from the Commission. They do not respond to any of my emails and the number quoted on their website is constantly engaged. I have now written to the Consumer Compalints team for advice. The Commission is not registered with Companies House, so I can only assume I have lost my money. BEWARE!!!