Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coin vault with improved security. The coin vault includes a housing and a coin drop assembly mounted to said housing. The coin drop is mounted to the housing including a mounting rod having a threaded end. Further disclosed is a coin vault having improved security wherein the coin vault includes a housing, a coin drop assembly platform having extended tabs thereon mounted to the housing. Yet further disclosed herein is a mounting rod for an improved security coin vault. The mounting rod is an elongated member with a threaded end at one end thereof. A failure point is provided in the rod spaced from the threaded end.