Abstract: A housing and a collection bin for coins for a coin freed or gambling machine which is demountable from the machine. The bin has a radial and an outer flap with a sloping floor and chute for delivery of collected coins. The security is provided by a key actuated lock or a key pad code released servo motor and a proximity detector can be linked to a centralized computer monitoring system. The housing includes a service duct for cables accessible from a front opening door and a cable chute from the machine to the duct.