✨ Highlights
- Counts up to 2,300 coins per minute quickly.
- Large hopper capacity holds 3,600 coins.
- Features add and batch functions for efficiency.
- Counts any type of coin or round token accurately.
- Robust design ensures durability and reliability.
- Reduces labour costs and human error significantly.
💳 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
- In Store: At any Makro Store (some products are only available on Makro online)
- Online Retailers: Takealot.com, Makro.co.za, and Amazon.co.za
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
The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird coin counting machine offers professional performance. It boasts a high counting speed of up to 2,300 coins per minute. The spacious hopper has a capacity of 3,600 coins, with the option to add more coins during counting. It can handle coins with a diameter of 14mm minimum and 34mm maximum, and a thickness between 0.7mm and 3.9mm. The machine is equipped with batch and add functions, allowing for pre-set batching for coin rolls and total accumulation across multiple runs. It also features a reject pocket for smaller or foreign coins, which are automatically sorted out when counting mixed coins. The Blackbird includes a 7-digit clear LED display for count, accumulation mode, and back-up memory features. Its compact dimensions are approximately 23.5cm (h) x 27cm (w) x 36.2cm (d), and it weighs around 11kg.
🗣️ Customer Testimonial
"Managing daily cash-ups used to be a real headache. We handled so many coins, and manual counting was slow and prone to errors. The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird has transformed our process! It's incredibly fast and accurate, and the batching function saves us so much time preparing deposits. Our staff feel much more efficient, and we've significantly reduced discrepancies. It's a game-changer for our retail business in Johannesburg."
🎯 Ideal Applications
The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird is specifically designed for environments with high coin volumes, offering a reliable solution for businesses across Southern Africa. It is ideal for retail stores managing daily till reconciliation, entertainment venues and amusement facilities counting tokens, coin laundries, and petrol stations that frequently handle large amounts of loose change. This machine helps streamline cash operations and enhance security for banking institutions, particularly in regional branches dealing with significant coin deposits. It’s also perfect for vending businesses requiring efficient coin batching and reconciliation, addressing the need for accuracy and speed in busy cash-intensive operations.
💡 How It Works
The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird operates by automatically counting and batching coins at high speed. Simply place your loose coins into the large hopper. The machine then counts them rapidly. If you are counting mixed denominations, start with the coin denomination that has the largest diameter; smaller coins are automatically diverted to the reject pocket. You can activate the "batch" function to pre-set a specific number of coins, and the machine will pause once that amount is reached, ideal for preparing coin rolls. The "add" function allows for continuous counting, accumulating a grand total across multiple runs if you have more coins than the hopper capacity.
💰 Value Benefits
Investing in the Avansa CT Coin Blackbird offers significant return on investment for businesses in Southern Africa. It drastically reduces labour time spent on manual coin counting, freeing up staff for other critical tasks and cutting operational costs. Its high accuracy minimises losses from human error and eliminates discrepancies, ensuring precise financial records. The machine's speed accelerates end-of-day cash-up processes, improving overall business efficiency. With its robust build, the CT Coin Blackbird provides long-term reliability, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and replacements. This leads to increased productivity and a healthier bottom line for your business.
📊 Product Comparison
When considering the Avansa CT Coin Blackbird High Speed Coin Counting Machine against other models like the Scan Coin SC-303, Scan Coin SC-360, or even other Avansa machines, it's essential to understand their distinct strengths. The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird is specifically designed for high-speed, durable performance in environments handling large coin volumes, with excellent batching capabilities and a large hopper capacity. It offers a balance of professional features at an affordable cost.
Feature Comparison:
Counting Speed:
- Avansa CT Coin Blackbird: 2,300 coins/minute
- Scan Coin SC-303: Up to 2,700 coins/minute
- Scan Coin SC-360: Up to 3,000 coins/minute
- CPT Coin Counter and Batcher COI005: 600 coins/minute
Hopper Capacity:
- Avansa CT Coin Blackbird: 3,600 coins
- Scan Coin SC-303: Tilting coin tray, no specific capacity mentioned but generally lower than automatic hoppers
- Scan Coin SC-360: Large, automatic hopper
- CPT Coin Counter and Batcher COI005: 500-600 coins
Key Functions:
- Avansa CT Coin Blackbird: Count, Add, Batch, Reject pocket, Universal coin counting for various sizes and tokens
- Scan Coin SC-303: Universal counting, verifying, bagging, pre-selectable bag stops, memory, auto reverse for jammed coins, offsort
- Scan Coin SC-360: Count, verify, bag, pre-selectable bag stops, memory, auto reverse for jammed coins, outsort, PC interface
- CPT Coin Counter and Batcher COI005: Count, Batch, 9 receiving containers, unique alloy coin sensor, colour display, RS232 for printer/PC
Portability/Design:
- Avansa CT Coin Blackbird: Robust design for daily use
- Scan Coin SC-303: Compact with carrying handle for portability
- Scan Coin SC-360: Compact size for its performance, easy access to coin rail for service
- CPT Coin Counter and Batcher COI005: Packed weight 32.5kg, implying less portable
🧭 Explore Our Product Range
Avansa offers a comprehensive suite of cash handling solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses across Southern Africa. Expand your operational efficiency by exploring other related products:
- Avansa SuperCoin 1100: A mixed coin sorter and counter, ideal for businesses needing both counting and sorting capabilities.
- Avansa BulkCoin 4650: A heavy-duty coin scale with dual counting modes, excellent for large volumes of separated coins.
- Avansa MaxSort 1400: A heavy-duty mixed value coin counter and sorter for ultimate efficiency in complex cash handling.
- Avansa Note & Coin Scale 4800: An advanced scale for both notes and coins, providing versatile counting solutions.
- Avansa BlitzCount 2600: A basic note counter with counterfeit detection, suitable for general note processing.
- Avansa SuperCount 2700: A high-speed, accurate note counter with robust 3-point counterfeit detection.
- Avansa MixCount 2825: A single packet mixed value note counter for efficient mixed denomination processing.
❓ Common Questions
What types of coins can the CT Coin Blackbird count?
The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird can count any type of coin or round token by adjusting two switches for diameter and thickness, making it highly versatile for various business needs, including casino chips.
How does the batching function work on this machine?
The batch function allows you to pre-set a desired number of coins. The machine automatically pauses each time it reaches this programmed amount, making it quick and easy to prepare coin rolls or specific bank deposits.
Can the Avansa CT Coin Blackbird count mixed coins?
Yes, to count unsorted mixed coins, you should start with the coin denomination that has the largest diameter. All coins with a smaller diameter will be automatically sorted out to the rejected coin outlet. You can then proceed to count the next denomination.
What is the typical speed of the CT Coin Blackbird?
The Avansa CT Coin Blackbird offers a high counting speed of up to 2,300 coins per minute, ensuring rapid processing of large coin volumes.
Is the CT Coin Blackbird suitable for small businesses?
While designed for high-volume environments, its efficiency, accuracy, and robust design make it a valuable asset for any business that regularly deals with significant coin quantities, from small retail shops to larger operations.
Does this machine save on labour costs?
Absolutely. By automating the coin counting process, the Avansa CT Coin Blackbird significantly reduces the time and manual labour required for cash-up, directly leading to savings in operational costs.

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