Abstract: A system and method for providing a vending machine with the ability to accept both coins and paper currency. The system includes a housing that is mounted to the side of a vending machine. The housing defines an enclosed interior area that is adjacent the vending machine. A door is provided on the housing for selectively accessing the enclosed interior area. At least two access openings are present in the door. A paper currency validation mechanism is mounted in one of the access openings in the door. A coin currency validation mechanism is mounted in a second access opening in the door. Since both the paper currency validation mechanism and the coin currency validation mechanism are mounted to the door of the housing, both mechanisms are removed from the housing when the door of the housing is opened or removed.

Abstract: A system and method that enables a vending machine with one type of paper currency validator to be updated with a paper currency validator from a different manufacturer. This is done using an installation kit consisting of a replacement faceplate, an adaptor bracket and a wiring harness. To utilize the system, the original paper currency validator is removed. The faceplate that led to the old paper currency validator is also removed. The new replacement faceplate is installed in place of the old faceplate. The adaptor bracket is mounted to the vending machine using the old mounts that held the old paper currency validator in place. The new paper currency validator is mounted to the adaptor bracket. The adaptor bracket orients the new paper currency validator so that it is aligned with the new faceplate. The wiring harness is used to electrically interconnect the new paper currency validator to the electronics of the vending machine.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a vending machine with the ability to accept both coins and paper currency. The system includes a housing that is mounted to the side of a vending machine. The housing defines an enclosed interior area that is adjacent the vending machine. A door is provided on the housing for selectively accessing the enclosed interior area. At least two access openings are present in the door. A paper currency validation mechanism is mounted in one of the access openings in the door. A coin currency validation mechanism is mounted in a second access opening in the door. Since both the paper currency validation mechanism and the coin currency validation mechanism are mounted to the door of the housing, both mechanisms are removed from the housing when the door of the housing is opened or removed.