Cook Solutions Group

Currency Cash Counters | Discriminators

Cook Solutions Group provides banknote currency counters and discriminators that include precise US dollar counterfeit detection, high-speed performance counting, and serial number reading — plus durable, reliable desktop designs.

Talk to a CSG representative to maximize cash handling productivity with easy configuration for diverse sorting and pocket accessibility.
Currency Cash Counters & Discriminators

CSG currency counters and discriminators help banks, credit unions, and cash-heavy businesses count faster, catch counterfeits, and keep cash operations moving. Advanced counting and discrimination technology streamlines cash operations and improves security at the branch and in the back office.

  • Fast, Accurate Counting: Process cash quickly and precisely to save time and reduce errors.
  • Built-In Fraud Detection: Detect counterfeits instantly with advanced multi-sensor technology.
  • Streamlined Cash Operations: Simplify cash sorting and auditing with easy-to-use, web-monitored counters.

What is a currency counter and discriminator?

A currency counter counts a bundle of cash as one sum, regardless of denomination. A discriminator goes further — it counts, verifies, and sorts mixed banknotes by denomination while scanning each note through CIS, magnetic (MG), ultraviolet (UV), and infrared (IR) sensors to confirm authenticity and flag counterfeits. For banks and credit unions, a discriminator combines speed, accuracy, and fraud detection in a single device.

Key Features

  • Models range from single-pocket counters to table-top systems with multiple output compartments plus reject handling
  • High-speed processing built to keep pace with branch and back-office volume
  • Real-time serial number reading
  • Multi-functional units scan and/or separate multiple currencies — mixed batch, face and orientation, SN scan, and fitness
  • Multi-sensor recognition: CIS, MG, UV, and IR to precisely detect counterfeit notes

Why are G+D cash counters different?

G+D (Giesecke+Devrient) cash counters and discriminators play a crucial role in efficient cash management, handling banknotes with accurate counting and reliable verification.

G+D offers advanced solutions for cash management in banks with their range of banknote processing systems. The ProNote® 1.5 is a compact, easy-to-use banknote counter designed for small retailers and bank branches — providing accurate counting and sorting that helps process banknotes efficiently while improving accuracy and transaction speed.

G+D's BPS® C5evo® helps verify the condition of currency. Built for small and medium-sized cash centers and back offices within larger branches, it offers up to 25 output stackers and a nominal throughput of up to 63,000 banknotes per hour — rejecting damaged bills and sending only good notes to the bank for exchange. These systems streamline currency processing and contribute to better customer service and overall efficiency.

G+D ProNote 1.5 and ProNote 330 currency counters and discriminators available through Cook Solutions Group

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What is CSG's maintenance agreement?

Cook Solutions Group offers a comprehensive maintenance agreement on currency counters and discriminators. This plan pairs your equipment purchase with ongoing, local support so your device stays in peak working condition for better long-term performance.

A "CCD" maintenance agreement through Cook includes:

  • Annual preventive maintenance on each device
  • Phone support & on-site maintenance
  • Hardware tracking through Cook Command Center

In addition to currency counters and discriminators, CSG supports a wide range of cash-handling solutions, including Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs), ATMs, ITMs, and check deposit processing. CSG services many major brands, including ARCA, Diebold, Glory, De La Rue, Cima, Hyosung, ATEC, and Kisan. For your cash automation needs, think CSG first.

To learn more about our currency counter and discriminator solutions and support plans, request a meeting with our team below.

FAQs

Why is a currency counter and discriminator important for banks and credit unions?

Currency counters and discriminators are essential tools for banks and credit unions for several reasons:

  1. Efficiency: Rapidly count and sort large volumes of banknotes, saving time and reducing errors compared with manual counting.
  2. Accuracy & Counterfeit Detection: Discriminators verify authenticity and help identify counterfeit or suspicious currency.
  3. Audit Trail: Accurate transaction records support reconciliation, accounting, and auditing processes.
  4. Customer Service: Faster cash processing can help reduce teller transaction times and customer wait times.
  5. Security: Technologies such as UV, magnetic, infrared, and image-based detection provide additional protection against fraud.
  6. Compliance: Consistent and accurate cash handling helps financial institutions maintain stronger operational controls.
What is the difference between a counter and a sorter?

A currency counter counts the number or value of banknotes being processed. A sorter goes a step further by identifying denominations and separating bills based on denomination or other selected criteria.

Do currency discriminators detect fake bills?

Yes. Currency discriminators use multiple authentication technologies to evaluate banknotes and identify potentially counterfeit or suspicious bills. Depending on the equipment, these can include Contact Image Sensor (CIS), ultraviolet (UV), magnetic, and infrared (IR) detection.

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