摘要 |
<p>A coin depositor/dispenser equipped with coin storage means (30A-30F) for storing coins by the kind and replenished-coin storage means (15) for replenishing the coin storage means when the number of coins stored in the coin storage means is less than a first predetermined number, and for storing the coins to be stored in the coin storage means when the number of the coins exceeds a second predetermined number. The coin dispenser further includes informing means for outputting an informing signal when the number of any kind of coins stored in the replenished-coin storage means is less than a third predetermined number, removable coin replenishing means (40) for storing coins to be supplied to the coin storage means and to the replenished-coin storage means, and sensor means for identifying the kind of coins fed out from the coin replenishing means and from the replenished-coin storage means and for counting the number of coins by the kind. By this coin depositor/dispenser, coins can be supplied to the coin depositor/dispenser without stopping the coin depositing and dispensing operation. <IMAGE></p> |