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Libra1975

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I am going on the IoS to the Canary Islands very soon (ok 6 days time). I have, for various reasons, got a lot of american coinage. Dimes, nickels, quarters etc.

Do you think the room service (we have 2 young children so will probably use it at least once!) would mind being tipped using this type of coin? (I am not just going to tip them 25cents I will make it up to about 1.50-2.00 dollars!)

 

(Yes I know discussion rages about tipping at all, lets just take it I am going to tip and nothing you say will change my mind.)

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marci22

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Money is money.

 

I wouldn't tell people to purposely get change to tip with, but if you've got it, I would use it.

 

ps you could probably bring it to guest services or the casino and get bills for it.

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endymion6942

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I am going on the IoS to the Canary Islands very soon (ok 6 days time). I have, for various reasons, got a lot of american coinage. Dimes, nickels, quarters etc.

Do you think the room service (we have 2 young children so will probably use it at least once!) would mind being tipped using this type of coin? (I am not just going to tip them 25cents I will make it up to about 1.50-2.00 dollars!)

 

(Yes I know discussion rages about tipping at all, lets just take it I am going to tip and nothing you say will change my mind.)

Why don't you just go to the bank and covert your change to singles.?

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tikif6

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Money is Money!

 

Ask a homeless person if they wouldn't mind getting 2 dollars in pennies? Okay okay so that is bad, but you get my point.

 

And as also stated, if you have the coins before the trip you should go to the bank to get bills this way it makes it easier to carry with you.

 

Have a safe and fun trip!

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Puffinater

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Why don't you just go to the bank and covert your change to singles.?

 

Not sure about the UK but when doing currency exchange I have not found a bank in the US that will accept foreign coin. I have done exchanges in several different US states.

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Ashland

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Not sure about the UK but when doing currency exchange I have not found a bank in the US that will accept foreign coin. I have done exchanges in several different US states.

The OP has "American" coins.. I agree with the above posts...go to the casino as soon as it opens and change for bills if not money is money and will gladly be accepted :).....Enjoy the INDY one of our favorites.

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P&C4/16/67

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Check to see if the coins are silver before you give them away. If so, a dime's worth about $3, a quarter $7 and a half dollar about $14. Anything 1964 or earlier is silver. Even the silver clad coins pre 1974 are worth more. Funny, but in these bad times, I've gotten quita a few silver quarters in my change from stores. People must be emptying there piggy banks and don't know what they have, and neither do store clerks.

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critterchick

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I would suggest buying the rolls so you can have them rolled in advance if you have not already done so. It'll keep you more organized and save lots of time once you go to exchange them.

 

But they'll have to be counted anyway, so no point in wrapping them up.

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peteukmcr

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So.....if I am on a European cruise should I tip in Euros or US dollars???
Euros are welcomed on European sailings.

 

Your onboard account should be in dollars so tip in dollars.
I have had it confirmed from a member of staff that when ships sail in Europe the staff prefer Euros as it means that they do not have to change USD into Euro using an inferior RCI exchange rate before they can spend ashore.
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tikif6

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Euros are welcomed on European sailings.

 

I have had it confirmed from a member of staff that when ships sail in Europe the staff prefer Euros as it means that they do not have to change USD into Euro using an inferior RCI exchange rate before they can spend ashore.

 

Not to mention the fact that the Euro Dollar is stronger than the US Dollar;)

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marci22

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Your onboard account should be in dollars so tip in dollars.

 

Let me clarify: Your onboard account should be in dollars so it is acceptable to tip in dollars.

 

If you would like to exchange your dollars for euro in order to tip the crew, that is fine as well.

 

Honestly, on the european cruises, as tipping is not a typical cultural practice for the many Europeans who are on these itineraries, I am sure the crew will be happy no matter what currency you tip them in.

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Rala

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Your onboard account should be in dollars so tip in dollars.

 

If you are tipping in cash, it doesn't matter what your onboard account is in. While on European cruises, we have tipped in dollars, Euros and in a couple of instances, a combination. All currencies were accepted by those receiving the tips.:)

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marci22

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If you are tipping in cash, it doesn't matter what your onboard account is in. While on European cruises, we have tipped in dollars, Euros and in a couple of instances, a combination. All currencies were accepted by those receiving the tips.:)

 

Yes, I further explained my answer. I was trying to guess what would be easiest for that person.

 

I'm sure they will happily accept any form of payment.

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Cruisin824

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Not to mention the fact that the Euro Dollar is stronger than the US Dollar;)

 

 

Not true. The dollar has been Stronger than the Euro for quite some time.

 

As of 5/4/2012

 

1 Euro = 1.31463 US Dollars

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Gonzo70

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Not true. The dollar has been Stronger than the Euro for quite some time.

 

As of 5/4/2012

 

1 Euro = 1.31463 US Dollars

 

Interesting logic/math you are utilizing.

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BeachChik

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Not true. The dollar has been Stronger than the Euro for quite some time.

 

As of 5/4/2012

 

1 Euro = 1.31463 US Dollars

 

Did you write this backwards by mistake? By your own post the Euro is stronger than the dollar. And has been for quite a while.

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