C2:Yes, please. I want to get some DM for my stay in Germany. Can I buy them with American dollars?
C1:Of course, sir. We are an authorized foreign exchange bank and can change them for you.
C2:Well, I have got $467.49 that I want to change. What's the exchange rate today?
C1:Today's rate for cash purchases is listed on this chart here. I can exchange the bills for you, but we cannot take the coins.
C2:Oh, really? Why not?
C1:We don't deal in coins, sir. Usually, we have very little request for coin exchange and it makes it difficult for us to maintain a supply of coins adequate to what may be needed.
C2:Oh, yes, I remember that that was true in America, too. I couldn’t get any DM coins before I left.
C1:Our head office may keep a supply of coins, but branches rarely do. So we just exchange the bills and make up any difference in DM coins. Do you have your passport with you?
C2:Yes, here it is.
C1:Well, please sign your name and local address on this exchange request. I’ll get your DM for you while you're filling this out.
