Tesco Stores Ltd, the biggest supermarket chain in the British Isles, has kindly agreed to collect foreign coins for the RNLI in their stores from July to September. It is estimated that there are millions of pounds worth of foreign coins, mainly in small amounts, around the country and by offering such a wide range of collecting points Tesco will help the RNLI to boost funds from this source.

Individuals are unable to change small amounts of foreign currency but by collecting in bulk the RNLI can make thousands of pounds a year.

Tesco operates over 500 stores in England, Scotland and Wales..