Abstract: A banknote processor for judging whether a banknote inserted into a banknote insertion port is authentic or false, storing the inserted banknote in the interior of a processor body when judging that the banknote is authentic and returning the inserted banknote to the banknote insertion port when judging that the banknote is false. In the banknote processor, a fluid collector for collecting fluid dropping from a bottom of the processor body is disposed at a lower side of the bottom of the processor body, and a fluid guiding member is communicatingly connected to the fluid collector for guiding the collected fluid externally of the processor body.

Abstract: Coin processing apparatus electromagnetically tests an inserted coin, separates genuine coins from counterfeit coins by a first pathway switching mechanism, and stores genuine coins in change tubes and a cash-box by a second pathway switching mechanism, according to the type of coin. The pathway along which the coins pass is provided with pass sensors at two positions therein, where one pass sensor detects the coins and the other pass sensor controls the operation of the second pathway switching mechanism in such as manner as to prevent passing coins from becoming trapped therein. The second pathway switching mechanism is operated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the fall of a detection signal from a pass sensor, to end the flow of current through and thereby prevent overheating of a solenoid therein.