Ashtray Problems?

This might sound like a funny question to some but I have been putting my change(coins) in the ashtray that is directly behind the stick shift in my 2000 323i. Somehow a coin got over the lid of the ashtray and fell behind it. Now when I try to open the lid it jams against the coin and I can't open it all the way. Is there any way to get the lid all the way open with busting it or reach this compartment(somewhat easily) around the back side?

Ashtrays are for cigarettes! not coins. get a purse or change pouch!

hey, I have the same problem with Z4. This is one of the worst design of BMW. I took the car to dealer and guess what? they asked for $200 to fix it by openning the whole cover under the stick.
sigh.....