I recently returned to Chicago from Montreal with about $40 Canadian in bills, and about $10.00 in coins. My bank, Chase, exchanged the bills but would not take the coins. read more
With respect to Canadian to US, my experience has been that coin counters in banks spit out the Canadian coins which are then returned to me unaccepted. Same with vending machines. Agree on the foreign exchange kiosks and offices; currency only please. read more