What is the difference between a counter and a sorter?
A coin counter is a device that will count pre-sorted coins but typically only one type of coin at a time. It cannot tell the difference between a dime or a quarter or separate the coins into different bags, bins or boxes. A coin counter will work very well if you only have one type of coin to count, such as quarters. Some laundry service, car wash, and vending operators accept only quarters and their ideal choice would be a coin counter. Coin counters are less expensive and ABC offers models that assist you with the rolling or bagging (packaging) of coins to the exact amount or quantity. A coin counter & sorter does everything a counter will do and will also simultaneously sort into separate containers by denomination or side sort coins. Coin counters & sorters are available in portable or stationary models. See also Manual & Electric counter answer below.
