This currency processing method is implemented by a currency processing device having first and second currency storages for storing currency in a dispensable manner, and involves: receiving a dispensation instruction regarding a selected transaction and based on the type of said transaction; executing a dispensing process regarding the transaction by using the first currency storage when the type of the transaction is a first type; and executing the dispensing process regarding the transaction by using the second currency storage when the type of the transaction is a second type.

A coin conveyance device that feeds multiple coins stored in a storage container one by one and conveys the fed coin upward uses rotating bodies including pushing bodies for pushing a coin. The pushing bodies which are arranged opposed to each other about the center of rotation of each rotating body each include: a metallic pin that comes into contact with a coin; and a resin-made support protrusion that supports the pin. The support protrusion includes a concave portion corresponding to the shape of the circumferential surface of the pin. The pin is inserted into a pin hole adjacent to the support protrusion, and its side surface is supported by the concave portion of the support protrusion. A force applied when the pin pushes the coin is received by the support protrusion, whereby the durability of the pushing body is improved.

A coin processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with: a conveyance unit that conveys coins along a conveyance path; a delivery unit that delivers the coins to the conveyance path; a return passage that is a part of the conveyance path, and that returns the conveyed coins to the delivery unit; and an openable/closable shutter that is provided in the return passage. The return passage and the shutter in the closed state constitute a storage part for storing the coins.

A coin storage device according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprises: a pair of side walls at least one of which is disposed in a tilted manner such that a distance between the side walls decreases as the side walls extends downward; and a transport mechanism disposed between the pair of side walls and configured to form a storage space configured to store a coin together with the pair of side walls. The transport mechanism comprises a first transport and a second transport, the first transport being disposed at a bottom portion of the storage space and configured to transport the coin toward a transport direction that is approximately horizontal and does not intersect the side wall, the second transport being configured to transport the coin substantially upward from the first transport.

A self-service POS terminal (a money depositing and dispensing apparatus) is capable of performing at least cash settlement and includes a denomination identification unit (an identification unit) configured to identify a denomination of money deposited to a coin depositing port (a depositing port) or a bill depositing port (a depositing port), a deposited money information storage unit (a storage unit) configured to store denominations, numbers, and depositing order of pieces of money deposited during one checkout, an operator determination unit configured to determine whether the self-service POS terminal is being operated by a customer or being operated by a store clerk, and a money return unit configured to, on condition that it is determined that the self-service POS terminal is being operated by the customer, if pieces of money exceeding a predetermined value in number were deposited, return the money deposited in excess of the predetermined number.

A money handling device according to the present disclosure includes: a dispense operation unit configured to execute a dispense operation in response to an execution request for a process including the dispense operation received from another control device; a preparation operation unit configured to execute a preparation operation of preparing for the next dispense operation after the dispense operation unit has started execution of one dispense operation; and a completion notification unit configured to transmit to the another control device a completion notification indicating completion of execution of the one dispense operation at a time point in case that the one dispense operation and the preparation operation have been completed.

A vibrating coin chute system for automated teller machines (ATMs) and self-service terminals (SSTs) is provided to improve coin dispensing reliability. The system incorporates a small vibration motor encapsulated within a plastic part in the coin path, activated by detecting power draw during transactions. The system reduces jams by maintaining coin momentum through complex chute designs, especially beneficial in compact ATMs/SSTs with long horizontal coin paths. The vibration motor, triggered without software control, continues running briefly after dispensing to ensure complete coin evacuation. The system significantly improves coin dispensing efficiency, reduces service calls, and enhances customer experience. The system's design considers electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) risks and allows for universal application across various ATM/SST models, addressing the challenges of coin dispensing in modern, space-constrained terminals.

The disclosure relates to a coin feeding unit for a coin handling machine, the coin feeding unit comprising: a coin guiding arrangement, and a coin transport arrangement defining a movable transport surface, wherein said coin guiding arrangement is configured to receive coins and to guide said received coins to an inner coin arrival surface of the coin guiding arrangement, wherein the coin transport arrangement is configured to move said coins, on the movable transport surface, from the coin arrival surface to a coin output position, wherein a discharge gate is provided in the coin guiding arrangement, at the coin arrival surface, for discharging unwanted objects residing thereon, wherein the discharge gate is slidably arranged in the coin guiding arrangement so as to be displaceable, between a closed position and an open position.

A coin changer includes a coin-dispensing unit with coin outlets located below coin storage tubes of a coin distribution unit, and sensors and a rotating disk of a dial device set in each coin outlet, and a driving device for driving each rotating disk, so that the swing rod on each rotating disk drives shifting members to rotate. Each shifting member has an arm with a push block for the swing rod to push, and a coin shifting rod. A positioning portion on one side of an elastic coin baffle is fixed in each coin outlet, and has limit rods, two sliding spring arms facing the coin outlet, and a slot for the coin shifting rod to slide in and out, so that each coin shifting rod can push the sliding spring arms to swing, thereby controlling the coin dispensing of each coin storage tube.

A coin handling apparatus includes a first storage that stores one or more coins, is equipped with a door, and configured to discharge the stored one or more coins by opening the door; a transport unit that transports the one or more coins discharged; a recognition unit that recognizes the one or more coins transported; and a control unit that, in response to receiving a withdrawal instruction, executes control to open the door and, based on a recognition result, to control the transport unit to transport one or more withdrawal target coins to a withdrawal unit, the one or more withdrawal target coins being among the one or more coins discharged from the first storage. When the control unit determines in the control that not all of the one or more coins have been discharged from the first storage, the control unit executes retry control to open the door again.