If you're shopping around for a bill counter, you probably want to get something that is going to help you get the job done for the best value possible. There are literally dozens of different bill counters out there, so what are the key features you should look for? Here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself combined with features you will probably find while shopping.
How many bills are you counting per day? Bill counters range in capabilities and capacities. Most entry level bill counters can handle 600-900 bills per minute. Mid-range bill counters can handle 900 to 1200 bills per minute and commercial "high" range counters can handle 1200+ bills per minute. Entry-level users may be kiosks, small clubs and small retailers. High-level users include banks and large businesses.
Where will you be using your bill counter? Some bill counters are designed for use on a desk or table and are not ideal for moving around. Other bill counters include built-in handles for added portability. If you plan on using your bill counter on the road, you may even want to consider a battery-powered unit.
Do you need counterfeit detection? While all money counting machines count bills, some include the value of a counterfeit detector. These detectors range from ultraviolet (UV) to magnetic (MG) scanning. Some include both, which are labeled as UV / MG. These types of bill counters scan bills on the fly and typically alert the user both audibly and visibly when a counterfeit bill is detected, typically stopping the machine. The UV sensor checks for a UV strip in a legitimate banknote and the MG sensor checks for the presence of magnetic ink. These counterfeit detection tools will catch the majority of counterfeit bills.
Do you need a total amount of bills or the value of the bills? Ninety-percent of the bill counters out there are designed to provide the operator with a total number of bills, not a total value. If you need the total number and the value of the bills, you will need what's known as a bill discriminator.
Do bill counters only handle US banknotes? Most bill counters can handle other country's bills as long as the bill's size fits within the bill counter's minimum and maximum specifications. Many people use bill counters to count coupons, tickets and other paper as well.
Common Bill Counter Features
Adding Mode – Bill counters will often reset after a new stack of bills is inserted. If adding mode is enabled, the bill counter will continue counting bills, even when new stacks are put in the machine.
Batch Counting – Many bill counters will batch count. Simply specify the number you need and the bill counter will stop after the desired amount of bills have been counted. This is especially nice when separating stacks of bills.
Dust Cover – Some bill counters have a plastic dust cover that can be closed during the bill counting process. This helps prevent dust from becoming airborne while the machine is active.
Error Detection – If your bill counter has error detection, it will typically let you know if too many bills have been pulled through, if a half note has been detected or if a chain note has been detected.
External Display – Some bill counters offer an included or optional LED display. This is designed to provide customers an easy view of the total number of bills being counted.
Filtration System – Some high-end bill counters come with a filtration system designed to help remove dust found on most bills. This is especially ideal for people with allergies or who may become agitated by an increase of particulates in the air.
Hopper Capacity – The hopper capacity is how many bills the machine can hold. The total number of new bills is usually cut in half when used bills are counted. This means a machine that can handle 200 new bills will usually only be able to handle 100 used bills.
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