METHOD FOR DEBASING COINS, DEVICES SUITABLE FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH A METHOD AS WELL AS DEBASED COINS

摘要

A method for debasing coins, wherein each coin is mechanically deformed by feeding the coin between at least two rolls (6, 7) or assemblies rotating in opposite directions. The coins are deformed into a corrugated shape, flattened out or shredded. The device comprises at least two rolls (6, 7) or assemblies which are rotatable in opposite directions, a feeding device (3) for feeding coins to be debased to said rolls or assemblies and a discharge device (8) for carrying the debased coins away from said rolls or assemblies.