Prices
- Coin acceptor / coin mechanism (used)
- From $295 GST inclusive
What a coin mechanism actually does
A coin mech does three jobs: it validates the coin, it routes it to a change tube or the cash box, and it pays change back out. When customers complain that a machine 'eats money', the coin mech is almost always the cause — usually dirty coin paths or empty change tubes rather than a failed unit.
- Validates 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 Australian coins
- Change tubes with automatic float top-up from sales
- MDB connection so the machine controller tracks every coin
- Escrow return so an incomplete sale is refunded
Used coin mechs from $295 GST inclusive
Coin mechanisms are mechanically robust and rebuild well, which is why a tested used unit is usually the smart buy. Every mech we supply is cleaned, coin-path tested on all denominations, change-payout tested and configured to your machine before dispatch.
Keeping a coin mech reliable
- Wipe the coin path with a damp cloth — never oil it
- Keep change tubes loaded so the machine can give change
- Empty the cash box before it packs and jams the chute
- Recalibrate after any coin design change or heavy jam
Frequently asked questions
How much is a vending machine coin mechanism?
Used, tested coin mechanisms start at $295 GST inclusive. New units cost more and are usually only worth it where a warranty is required.
Why is my machine rejecting coins?
Nine times out of ten it is a dirty coin path or an empty change tube. Clean the path with a damp cloth, load the tubes, and only replace the mech if it still rejects good coins after recalibration.
Should I keep coin acceptance at all?
On public-facing machines, yes — you lose sales without it. In staff-only tea rooms many operators now run card only and remove cash handling entirely.
Need a coin mech or a repair?
Send the machine make, model and controller type and we will match the correct mechanism.