Quick answer: If your business collects riyal and halala coins every day, a coin counting machine replaces hours of hand counting with minutes. The Fin-CC93 counts up to 600 coins per minute, recognises up to 14 coin denominations, has separate modes for old and new Saudi coins, rejects foreign coins, counterfeits and tokens with an alloy sensor, and stops at a set number or weight so you can fill bank-ready coin bags. A 3,000-coin bucket takes about 5 minutes.
Finloyd has supplied money counting machines and coin counters in Saudi Arabia since 2008, with sales, installation and service in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
Why coin counting matters more in Saudi Arabia now
In SAMA’s sixth currency issue, the smallest banknote is 5 riyals; the 1-riyal and 2-riyal denominations are coins. That means real value now builds up in coin drawers, vending machines and change boxes, not just halala small change. The sixth issue includes seven coins:
| Coin | Value |
|---|---|
| 2 riyals | SAR 2.00 |
| 1 riyal | SAR 1.00 |
| 50 halalas | SAR 0.50 |
| 25 halalas | SAR 0.25 |
| 10 halalas | SAR 0.10 |
| 5 halalas | SAR 0.05 |
| 1 halala | SAR 0.01 |
Coins from earlier issues still turn up in circulation, so a counter that handles both old and new designs saves a manual pre-sort.
Who needs a coin counting machine?
| Business | Where the coins come from | What the machine saves |
|---|---|---|
| Vending machine operators | Coin boxes from every machine on a route | Counting each box before it is banked |
| Laundromats and car washes | Coin-operated washers, dryers and jet washes | End-of-day counting by machine |
| Parking operators | Pay-and-display and barrier machines | Reconciling machine totals against coins collected |
| Supermarkets and hypermarkets | Change floats at many checkouts | Preparing floats and returning surplus coins |
| Fuel stations and convenience stores | Shift takings and change | Shift handover counts |
| Public transport and ticket kiosks | Fare boxes and ticket machines | Bulk daily counting |
| Amusement centres and arcades | Token and coin machines | Separating tokens from real coins |
| Charities and donation boxes | Mixed coins collected in boxes | Transparent, recorded totals |
| Bank branches and cash centres | Customer coin deposits | Counting and bagging coins for processing |
Fin-CC93 at a glance
| Speed | Up to 600 coins per minute |
|---|---|
| Denominations | Up to 14 different coin denominations |
| Saudi coins | Two modes for old and new coins, for easy separation |
| Verification | Alloy sensor that rejects foreign coins, counterfeit coins and tokens |
| Batching | Programmable bag stop by number of coins or by weight; optional bag holders |
| Display | Two-line display showing coin denominations |
| Fee function | Programmable fee system (for coin counting as a paid service) |
| Maintenance | Tilt sensor for easy cleaning of the coin rail |
| Other | Battery back-up; noise-reducing material (about 30% quieter); front cover in different colours |
| Use | Heavy duty, medium coin volumes |
Counting, verifying, sorting and bagging: what’s the difference?
- Counting tells you how many coins and how much they are worth.
- Verifying rejects coins that are not genuine Saudi coins, such as foreign coins, fakes and tokens. The Fin-CC93 does this with its alloy sensor.
- Sorting separates denominations so each one can be bagged or rolled on its own.
- Bagging stops the machine when a bag reaches a set count or weight, so every bag you hand to the bank holds the same amount.
Tokens are the most common problem for arcades, car washes and laundromats; they look like coins and inflate the count if they are not rejected.
How to count a day’s coins in 4 steps
- Empty the coin boxes or drawers into the hopper; remove notes, paper and debris.
- Choose the old-coin or new-coin mode and set the bag stop (for example, a fixed number of 1-riyal coins per bag).
- Run the batch. Rejected foreign coins and tokens are set aside automatically.
- Record the totals on the display against your POS or machine readings, then bag and store the coins in a deposit safe until collection. Our end-of-day cash reconciliation guide shows the full process.
Coins and notes: the complete counting setup
A coin counter does not count banknotes. Most coin-heavy businesses pair the Fin-CC93 with a banknote counter:
- CX-7500 for mixed notes from tills, with counterfeit detection.
- Fin-3100 for sorted note bundles from vending or ticket machines.
Not sure which note counter you need? See our money counting machine buying guide.
What to check before buying a coin counter
- Does it handle all current Saudi coins, and older coins still in circulation?
- Does it reject foreign coins, counterfeits and tokens?
- Can it stop at a set number or weight for bank bags?
- Is the speed right for your daily volume (600 coins per minute covers most medium-volume businesses)?
- Is the coin path easy to clean? Coins carry dust and grime.
- Who services it locally?
Frequently asked questions
What is the best coin counting machine in Saudi Arabia?
For medium coin volumes, the Fin-CC93: it counts up to 600 coins per minute, recognises up to 14 denominations, handles old and new Saudi coins, and rejects foreign coins, counterfeits and tokens.
Does the Fin-CC93 count halala coins?
Yes. It is built for Saudi riyal and halala coins and has separate modes for old and new coins.
How fast does a coin counting machine count?
The Fin-CC93 counts up to 600 coins per minute, so a 3,000-coin bucket takes about 5 minutes.
Can a coin counter detect fake coins and tokens?
The Fin-CC93 uses an alloy sensor that rejects foreign coins, counterfeit coins and tokens, which is important for arcades, car washes and laundromats.
Can a coin counter fill bank bags?
Yes. The Fin-CC93 has a programmable bag stop by number of coins or by weight, and can be fitted with bag holders.
Why are coin counters more useful in Saudi Arabia now?
In SAMA’s sixth issue, the 1-riyal and 2-riyal denominations are coins rather than notes, so more of a business’s cash value now arrives as coins.
Does a coin counter also count banknotes?
No. Pair it with a banknote counter such as the CX-7500 for mixed notes or the Fin-3100 for sorted bundles.
Where can I buy a coin counting machine in Saudi Arabia?
Finloyd supplies, installs and services the Fin-CC93 coin counter from its branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
Get a quote for the Fin-CC93
Tell us how many coins you handle per day and where they come from, and we’ll confirm the right setup and send a free quote.
- Jeddah: +966 50 844 0075 / +966 12 652 1564
- Riyadh: +966 50 003 2928 / +966 11 472 3521
- Al Khobar: +966 55 721 2191 / +966 13 804 0030
