American Changer Service

New $5 Bill Upgrade Information

The U.S. Government Announces Plans to Redesign the $5 Note: On June 29, 2006, the U.S. government announced that it will redesign the $5 note as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the security of U.S. currency. The government currently expects the $5 note to be issued in early 2008.

Now would be the time to perform maintenance and cleaning on your validator. The validator must be thoroughly cleaned in order to ensure proper functioning of the upgrade.Check out the American Changer Maintenance Kit instruction under the equipment manual section for more info. The maintenance kit can be ordered by Clicking Here

If you have a Coinco model BA30 you will not be able to update it to take the new bills.
For Coinco MAG50 and MAG52 models the upgrade is availablle now see below for information:
  • All B and S models produced before serial #3903XXXXX will require a logic board change for $113.00
  • All B and S models produced between serial # 4003XXXXX and up will require flash program upgrade. The programmer will be $184.00 with 20 loads. It can be reloaded with another 20 loads for $28.00
  • All B and S models that have been updated to accept the new color $10 will require flash program upgrade. The programmer will be $184.00 with 20 loads. It can be reloaded with another 20 loads for $28.00
Mars and Coinco MC2600 validator upgrade options.
a) $45.50 Send in validator to be cleaned and upgraded
This option includes a basic cleaning and upgrade of the validator.
b) $85.00 Send in validator and main logic board to be upgraded
This option includes a brand new universal logic board with a year warranty and the basic cleaning and upgrade of the validator.
c) $224.00 Send in validator, main logic board and hopper to be upgraded
This option includes a remanufactured hopper, brand new universal logic board and the basic cleaning and upgrade of the validator. Both the hopper and logic board have a year warranty.Best value. This virtually makes the change machine brand new. Over a $500 value for only $224.00.
These upgrades are for machines that already have the Universal board, if the machine does not have the Universal board the price will vary to exchange the parts.
d) $125.00 Buy Mars programmer and perform update on your own
e) $250.00 Buy Coinco MC2600 programmer and update on your own

The coinco boards and programmers can be purchased online now by Clicking Here

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