Converting Canadian Coins to US $

[OtusLotus]

Anyone know the cheapest place in either Toronto or Montreal (preferably) to accomplish this?

So far I found that BOM charges 8% over $250 and 2.5% to convert into US Bills.

Any other ideas?

[Rosco]

Check With Jadedragon he may be able to help you
It need to be a large enough deal to make his effort worthwhile

[henrysmedford]

Anyone know the cheapest place in either Toronto or Montreal (preferably) to accomplish this?

So far I found that BOM charges 8% over $250 and 2.5% to convert into US Bills.

Any other ideas?

What about dump less than $250. Looks like it is free there. From http://newsroom.bmo.com/press-releases/a-penny-saved-bmo-recommends-canadians-cash-in-the-tsx-bmo-201205030787630001

BMO Coin Counters, rolled out last year, are available for free to all BMO customers and non-customers, and are an ideal solution for Canadians looking to get rid of their loose change.

You might have to find a Canadian to stand info you.
and from http://www.bmo.com/home/personal/banking/everyday/how-to-bank-bmo/branch/coin-counter Look like you can loose the US coins too.

BMO Bank of Montreal Coin Counters are a fast and convenient way to count and deposit loose change right into your BMO account or trade it in for cash.

Features:

Fast – Our Coin Counter is one of the fastest machines available
Accepts USD coins – No need to sort out U.S currency, just include them with your Canadian coins and they’ll be accepted at par.