The Avansa LightCount 2100 money counter is an efficient, entry-level note counter specifically designed to streamline cash handling for businesses across Southern Africa. Ideal for retail shops, small offices, and hospitality venues, it helps businesses overcome the daily challenge of slow, error-prone manual counting, ensuring accurate and fast cash processing.

Highlights

Effortless Accuracy: Count up to 1000 notes per minute, ensuring quick and precise cash processing for your business.

Basic Counterfeit Protection: Integrated UV detection helps identify potentially fake notes, offering an essential layer of security.

User-Friendly Design: Simple keypad controls and a clear display make it easy for anyone to operate, saving on training time.

Time-Saving Solution: Automate your note counting, allowing your staff to focus on serving customers or other critical tasks.

Compact & Reliable: Built for daily use in diverse business environments across Southern Africa, from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

💳 Purchase Options

Directly from Avansa: Click request a quote and you will receive a quote in less than 1 hour.

Our Online Stores: Retail Gear and MoneyCounters.co.za

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Wherever You Buy You Will Receive

Shipping: Door-to-door delivery nationwide

Satisfaction Guarantee: 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Support: Technical assistance available via Avansa service centres

Pricing

Request a Quote for Pricing or contact us for bulk or dealer pricing.

⚙️ Technical Specs

  • Counts at high speed: 1000 notes/minute
  • Net weight: 6.5 kg
  • Hopper capacity: 150 notes
  • Stacker capacity: 150 notes
  • Dimensions: 270mm (W) x 250mm (D) x 165mm (H)
  • Power supply: AC220V/50Hz or AC110V/60Hz
  • Power consumption: 80W
  • Detection: Basic UV (Ultraviolet) detection for suspect notes
  • Functions: Batching, adding, and self-examination

If you need advanced counterfeit detection, we recommend the Avansa BlitzCount 2600.

🗣️ Customer Testimonial

“Before we got the Avansa LightCount 2100, our end-of-day cash-up was a nightmare. It took forever, and we often found small errors. Now, we finish quickly, accurately, and with much less stress. The UV detection is a great basic check, giving us peace of mind. It’s perfect for our small retail shop in Johannesburg.”

🎯 Ideal Applications

The Avansa LightCount 2100 money counter is perfectly suited for businesses in Southern Africa that require reliable and efficient cash counting without needing advanced mixed denomination sorting or complex counterfeit detection. This includes:

  • Small to Medium Retail Stores: Speeding up daily cash-ups and shift changes.
  • Hospitality Venues: Ensuring accurate till reconciliation in cafes, restaurants, and small hotels.
  • Offices: Efficiently managing petty cash and small volume cash transactions.
  • Informal Traders: Providing quick and trustworthy counting for daily earnings.
  • Churches and Non-Profits: Handling collection and donation counts with ease and accuracy.

It addresses the common pain points of manual counting, such as human error and time consumption, and offers a robust solution for businesses dealing with moderate cash volumes in diverse Southern African environments, from busy Johannesburg retail stores to smaller businesses in rural Zambian towns.

💡 How It Works

The Avansa LightCount 2100 is designed for simplicity and efficiency. Simply place a stack of notes into the hopper, and the machine will rapidly count them at a speed of 1000 notes per minute. It automatically detects suspect notes using its basic UV (Ultraviolet) feature. You can utilise the batching function to count notes into specific quantities, or the adding function to accumulate total counts over multiple batches. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to operate, ensuring a smooth cash handling process for your business.

Value Benefits 💰

Investing in the Avansa LightCount 2100 offers significant value for Southern African businesses:

  • Increased Efficiency: Drastically reduces the time spent on manual cash counting, allowing staff to focus on customer service and other critical tasks.
  • Reduced Human Error: Eliminates miscounts, ensuring accurate reconciliation of daily takings and minimising financial discrepancies.
  • Basic Counterfeit Protection: Provides an essential layer of security against fraudulent notes, safeguarding your business's revenue.
  • Cost Savings: By optimising labour and reducing losses from errors, the machine pays for itself through improved operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced Accountability: Creates a clear, automated process for cash handling, improving internal controls and staff accountability.

📊 Product Comparison

When considering the Avansa LightCount 2100 against other models like the CPT FIT100 Note Counter CP002, or even other Avansa machines, it's essential to understand their distinct strengths. The Avansa LightCount 2100 is specifically designed as a reliable, entry-level money counter focusing on speed and basic UV counterfeit detection, making it an excellent choice for businesses needing a foundational note counter without the complexity of mixed denomination sorting.

🧾 Feature Comparison:

Counting Speed:

  • Avansa LightCount 2100: 1000 notes/min
  • CPT FIT100 Note Counter CP002: Typically similar speeds for single denomination counters (often around 900-1000 notes/min).
  • Avansa BlitzCount 2600: Higher speed with more advanced counterfeit detection.
  • Avansa MaxCount 2800: Heavy-duty counter with even higher speeds and comprehensive detection.

Counterfeit Detection:

  • Avansa LightCount 2100: UV (basic detection)
  • CPT FIT100 Note Counter CP002: Often UV and MG (Magnetic) detection.
  • Avansa BlitzCount 2600: UV, MG, IR (Infrared) for enhanced security.
  • Avansa MaxCount 2800: Advanced multi-point detection, including UV, MG, IR, and more.

Mixed Denomination Counting:

  • Avansa LightCount 2100: No, counts single denominations.
  • CPT FIT100 Note Counter CP002: No, typically counts single denominations.
  • Avansa MixCount 2825: Designed specifically for mixed denomination counting.

Target Use:

  • Avansa LightCount 2100: Light-duty, entry-level for small to medium businesses.
  • CPT FIT100 Note Counter CP002: Entry-level, similar use case.
  • Avansa BlitzCount 2600: Basic note counter with enhanced counterfeit detection for growing businesses.
  • Avansa MaxCount 2800: Heavy-duty, high-volume operations requiring advanced features.

🧭 Explore Our Product Range

Beyond the reliable LightCount 2100, Avansa Business Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of cash handling solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses across Southern Africa. Explore our range to find the perfect fit for your operations:

  • Avansa CompactCount 2050: Another light-duty, entry-level note counter, a compact alternative.
  • Avansa BlitzCount 2600: A basic note counter with more robust counterfeit detection features.
  • Avansa MaxCount 2800: A heavy-duty counter offering advanced counterfeit detection and value counting per denomination.
  • Avansa MixCount 2825: Specifically designed for single-packet mixed value counting.
  • Avansa SuperSort 2900: A heavy-duty mixed value counter with enhanced sorting capabilities.
  • Avansa Note & Coin Scale 4800: An advanced solution for counting both notes and coins by weight.

❓ Common Questions

What is the best note counter for small retail shops in South Africa?

The Avansa LightCount 2100 is an excellent choice for small retail shops in South Africa due to its balance of speed, accuracy, and essential UV counterfeit detection, offering great value for businesses handling moderate cash volumes.

Can the Avansa LightCount 2100 detect fake notes?

Yes, the Avansa LightCount 2100 includes basic UV (Ultraviolet) detection to identify suspect notes, providing an initial layer of security against common counterfeits.

Does the LightCount 2100 count mixed notes?

No, the Avansa LightCount 2100 is designed to count single denominations of notes. For mixed denomination counting, you would need a more advanced model like the Avansa MixCount 2825 or Avansa SuperSort 2900.

Is the Avansa LightCount 2100 easy to set up?

Yes, the Avansa LightCount 2100 is known for its user-friendly design and straightforward setup, allowing businesses to integrate it quickly into their daily operations without extensive training.

What is the typical lifespan of an entry-level money counter like the Avansa LightCount 2100?

With proper care and maintenance, the Avansa LightCount 2100 is built to offer reliable performance for several years, making it a durable investment for businesses in Southern Africa.

Does the Avansa LightCount 2100 come with a warranty or after-sales support in South Africa?

Yes, the Avansa LightCount 2100 comes with a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee and comprehensive technical assistance available through Avansa service centres nationwide, reflecting Avansa's commitment to quality and customer support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best entry level money counter in South Africa?
For many businesses in South Africa looking for an efficient and reliable entry-level solution, the Avansa LightCount 2100 is an excellent choice. It offers high-speed counting and basic UV counterfeit detection, making it ideal for retail shops, small offices, and hospitality venues that need to process moderate cash volumes quickly and accurately
Where can I buy an entry level note counter in Nairobi, Kenya?
You can purchase the Avansa LightCount 2100 through our official Avansa online stores or enquire directly for regional distribution partners. Avansa offers door-to-door delivery throughout Africa, ensuring that businesses in Nairobi, Kenya, can easily access our range of quality cash handling equipment
What is the typical price range for a compact note counter in Zambia?
The price for a compact note counter like the Avansa LightCount 2100 in Zambia can vary depending on local distributors and specific features. For precise pricing and to explore any bulk or dealer options, it is best to request a quote directly from Avansa or check with our authorised resellers in Zambia.
Do I need a money counter with advanced detection if I only deal with small amounts of cash?
Even when dealing with small amounts of cash, basic counterfeit detection is a valuable feature to protect your business from losses. The Avansa LightCount 2100 provides essential UV detection. However, if your business is exposed to the risk of more sophisticated counterfeit notes, or if you regularly handle higher value transactions, investing in a machine with advanced detection (like the Avansa BlitzCount 2600) offers greater peace of mind and security.

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