Coin Sorter and Counting/Wrapping Tubes

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For years, I accumulated approximately 65 pounds of coins in a 5-gallon jug before deciding to sort them out. The supermarket coin counters charged a 10% fee which seemed exorbitant. Meanwhile, the mechanical sorter/counters available online received poor reviews regarding their functionality and durability. Sorting trays and counter/roller tubes were also found on the web but were frequently reviewed as unreliable. However, I found sorting tray sets and counter/rollers that worked efficiently and dependably. To use these trays, stack them in ascending order (dime tray at the bottom) and pour a handful of coins onto the top tray. Shake and swirl for quick sorting before separating the trays and emptying the sorted coins into containers. The penny tray tends to fill up quickly, so it's best to sort smaller amounts at once for optimal efficiency. For counting and rolling coins, printing the measuring tube in a light color and the loading tube in a darker one helps with accuracy. A slight sanding may be necessary for a good joint, but heavier sanding should only be done on the loading tube. After filling the counting tube with coins, insert a paper sleeve (opened fully) into the funnel end, tilt the coin roll slightly into the paper, and fold down the paper behind the roll before closing it. The tray sections took about an hour to print each, while the tubes took approximately 45 minutes per section. In total, the trays required around 10 oz. of plastic, and the counting/rolling tubes needed about 2.5 oz.