I first saw these as a young kid on the Chicago public transit buses. The passenger would pay the driver the fare as they boarded the bus and the driver was wearing one of these dispensers on his belt to make change for the passengers as needed. Even then I remember thinking it was cool. When I saw this dispenser I couldn't resist. The chances to get one may be running out. I mean, how much longer will we even be using coins anyway?
The operation of this coin dispenser is great. The levers to dispense each denomination of coin are pushed down with the thumb while holding the palm under the coin cylinder to catch the coin. The levers have tight springs and the dispensing arm swings out one, and only one, coin every time without fail. It is solidly built and feels like it will last a long time. I keep it in the car and put coins in it instead of the ashtray which is so deep it takes a lot of manual dexterity to get the coins out. The dispenser is a much better way to go and is handy for tolls if you don't have the electronic toll pass. Otherwise it is just a handy way to organize coins and it holds a lot of them. I have not calculated, but if you filled each coin cylinder full, it would be a fair amount of money.
I have not tried wearing it on a belt so I can't comment on that, although the belt clip seems like it would allow the dispenser a lot of movement. For my uses it is great so I gave it 5 stars.
| Brand | McGill |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | One-Touch Lock |
| Lock Type | Rim Lock |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.9 x 6.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Material | Chrome Steel |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Commercial environments (stores, restaurants, banks) |
| Style | |
| Color | Silver |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Included Components | Money Changer |
| Controller Type | Hand Control |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 6.24 ounces |
| Control Method | Touch |
| UPC | 799198901267 072835800018 |
| Model Name | Four-barrel Money Changer |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00072835800018 |
| Manufacturer | Advantus Corp |
| Part Number | MCG1 |
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 6.8 x 2.7 inches |
| Item model number | MCG1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Standard |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | One-Touch Lock |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 90 Day |
