摘要 |
The present invention relates to a banknote-handling system ( 1 ) for the retail trade and comprises a banknote receiving unit ( 2 ) with an associated cassette ( 3 ) in which to receive banknotes ( 4 ). The cassette ( 3 ) comprises a rotatably driven storage drum ( 6 ) for banknotes ( 4 ) contained within a surrounding casing ( 7 ), and banknotes are so arranged as to be received rolled onto the aforementioned drum ( 6 ) at a mutual distance (L) from one another viewed in the direction of rotation ( 10, 11 ) of the drum ( 6 ). The aforementioned cassette ( 3 ) is so arranged as to be capable of being connected in a lockable fashion to the aforementioned banknote receiving unit ( 2 ), and is capable of detachable attachment to an emptying device ( 14 ). Finally, the cassette ( 3 ) comprises a timer for the activation of marking and/or destruction, for example by dyeing the contents in the event of attack and theft of the cassette ( 3 ). |