Finding a good coin counting machine can be a bit of a chore. There is a lot of stuff out there, ranging from toys to bank-quality stuff. So how do you find a machine that will do what YOU need to do? Here are a few common questions that you will want to ask yourself. These questions should help you narrow down what you need.

To begin with, a lot of coin counters and sorters out there are basically toys. I was in the local department store chain near where I live and I passed by the office supplies isle. I noticed that they were offering several different coin counting machines. I couldn’t help but crack a smile when I saw what they were. They were basically $20 & $50 dollar toys being sold as “office” coin counters.

I find that buying an inadequate coin counting machine is one of the biggest complaints I find among our customers. There are few things worse than buying a machine only to find out it won’t do what you need.

So here you go, great coin counting questions to ask prior to purchasing a machine.

What Types Of Coins Will You Be Counting?

• If counting U.S. Currency, will you only be counting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters? If so, most coin counters will work for you. If you will be counting dollar coins or tokens, you may have to check and see if this is a possibility. Machines do exist, however, that will handle tokens and dollar coins. Some machines are also designed to handle Canadian currencies, including Loonies and Toonies.

How Many Coins Do You Need To Count Per Day?

• Coin counters are typically rated on speed, usually coins per minute. The higher the speed rating, the more coins you will be able to count in a day. If you only need to count coins every so often, a lower speed rated coin counter should be fine.

Where Will You Be Using Your Machine?

• We try to provide dimensions with all our machines. Be sure you have adequate room. Most of our machines are fairly compact, but sometimes pictures can make something look smaller than it really is.

Do You Also Need To Sort?

• Most coin counters sort, but not all coin sorters count. If you need sorting and counting capabilities, be sure to verify that the machine can do that prior to making a purchase.

Do You Need To Roll Coins?

• Many people that count and sort coins also need to roll them. Many, but not all machines, have coin rolling attachments. These funnel-like attachments make it easy to put coins in coin tubes, sometimes called shotgun shell tubes. Be sure that the coin counter you want can roll coins (if needed).

These are some of the most important questions you will want to ask prior to making a purchase. If you are still unsure, or would like more advice, feel free to call our Service Department at 1-800-658-8788 x129.

You can find our entire selection of coin counters here and coin sorters here.

What happens when you shoot a video demo for a coin counter without thoroughly reading the instruction manual? This is what happens.

I had actually used a very similar coin counter in the past, made by Cassida, and thought I knew what I was doing. The ABC110, featured in the video, is actually very easy to set up. I have since learned my lesson. Enjoy!

Coin counters and sorters are probably some of the most timesaving pieces of equipment that we sell. Manually counting coins not only takes time, but also can lead to inaccurate tabulations and wasted money paying someone to count loose change. Coin counters can do what takes a human an hour in less than 5 minutes, often faster depending on the model.

Finding a good coin counter is important. Although all coin counters and sorters ultimately do the same thing, many have different features. A few things you may want to look for are:

Coin vs. Value – It is helpful to have a counter that not only tells you the total number of coins, but the value of those coins.

Batch Counting – This allows you to specify a total number of coins or money value to count before the machine stops.

Hopper Capacity – This is how many coins your machine can hold for counting. The higher the hopper capacity, the less often you will have to re-fill the machine.

Tubing & Bagging – Many coin counters put counted coins into bins. Many people want these coins put in tubes or bags. Not all coin counters can do this. Keep an eye out for this feature if you need it.

Denominations – This is the value of the coins you are counting. Be sure your counter can handle all the coins you need to count. Most counters can handle pennies up to quarters, but not all can handle dollar coins. Some coin counters can handle tokens as well.

Here is a list of some of our most popular coin counters offered today:

Top 7 Best Coin Counters

ABC110 Coin Counter

ABC440 Coin Counter / Sorter

Cassida C100 Coin Counter

Semacon S-100 Series Coin Counters

Semacon S-520 Heavy Duty Coin Sorter

Klopp CE Series Electric Coin Counter/Wrapper/Bagger

Klopp CS 3310 Electric Coin Counter/Sorter (Heavy Duty)

Have a question about coin counters or sorters? Post them here and I’ll do my best to answer them.