Pesetas still being changed to Euros

Six years after the official change of currency for Spain, from Pesetas to Euros, the Banco de Espana reports that people are still bringing the old currency in to be exchanged.

Around thirty people a day still bring in pesetas in note or coin form to be changed into euros.

The bank's director also reveals that they offer a service to exchange burnt or damaged euro notes for new ones, so long as at least half of the note remains intact.
In some cases seriously damaged bank notes are sent to technicians for approval, before exchange.

Its not a surprise that the bank note exchanges take place as the euro notes are worn out after a few transactions!