How to Choose the Right Coin Storage Solution
Whether you're organizing rolled coins in a bank vault, stocking teller stations, or transporting change between locations, having the right coin storage system can make cash handling faster, safer, and more organized.
BankSupplies offers several types of coin storage products designed for different applications—from compact organizers for loose change to high-capacity trays for rolled coins and durable storage boxes for long-term organization.
In this guide, we'll explain the differences between each option and help you determine which solution best fits your operation.
Why Coin Storage Matters
Proper coin storage does more than keep your workspace organized. The right storage solution can help:
- Reduce counting errors
- Speed up cash handling
- Protect rolled coins during storage and transport
- Improve teller efficiency
- Simplify denomination identification using ABA color standards
Whether you're working in a community bank, credit union, retail cash office, casino, or armored transport operation, organized coin storage helps streamline daily operations.
Types of Coin Storage Solutions
Standard Rolled Coin Trays
Figure 1. Standard rolled coin trays with four options: Red, green, blue, and orange.
Best for: Teller stations, vault shelving, and everyday rolled coin storage.
Standard coin trays are the most common solution for organizing wrapped coin rolls. Manufactured from durable ABS thermoplastic, these trays are built for everyday use and meet ABA color-coding standards, making denominations easy to identify at a glance.
Features:
- Durable ABS thermoplastic construction
- Holds wrapped coin rolls
- Stackable design
- Compatible with Standard, Extra Capacity, and Double Duty trays
- Available individually or as a convenient four-tray starter set
Recommended for:
- Bank teller stations
- Credit unions
- Daily cash operations
Browse the Port-a-Count Standard Rolled Coin Storage Trays.
Extra Capacity Coin Trays
Figure 2. Extra capacity coin trays with four options: Red, green, blue, and orange.
Best for: Bank vaults and high-volume coin storage.
Extra Capacity trays use the same durable construction and ABA color-coding as Standard trays but hold significantly more rolled coins, making them ideal for operations with larger inventories.
Benefits
- Higher storage capacity
- Stackable with Standard and Double Duty trays
- Great for central cash rooms and vault storage
- Durable ABS thermoplastic
For institutions storing hundreds of dollars in rolled coins per denomination, these trays help maximize storage while maintaining organization.Browse the Port-a-Count Extra-Capacity Rolled Coin Tray Systems.
Double Duty Coin Trays
Figure 3. Double-duty rolled coin trays with four options: Red, green, blue, and orange.
Best for: Banks that handle both rolled and loose coins.
Double Duty trays provide additional flexibility because they can hold both:
- Wrapped coin rolls
- Hlaf rolls of loose coins
This makes them especially useful at teller stations where partially filled rolls are common throughout the day.
Benefits
- Holds rolled coins
- Holds loose half-roll quantities
- Compatible with Standard and Extra Capacity trays
- Durable ABS thermoplastic
If your staff regularly transitions between loose coins and wrapped rolls, this is often the most versatile option. Browse the Port-a-Count Double Duty Coin Storage Trays
Steel Coin Trays
Figure 4. Steel rolled coin trays with four options: Red, green, blue, and yellow.
Steel coin trays are powder-coated for added durability and are designed for operations where trays experience frequent handling.
Unlike plastic trays, steel trays:
- Cannot be stacked with plastic trays
- Offer increased rigidity
- Resist cracking under heavy use
These are often chosen for vaults, commercial cash operations, and environments where durability is the highest priority. Browse the Stackable Color Coded Steel Rolled Coin Storage Trays.
Clamshell Coin Sorting & Storage Box
Figure 5. Clamshell rolled coin trays in tan.
Best for: Portable coin organization.
Not every operation requires large storage trays. The Clamshell Coin Sorting Box is designed for individuals and businesses needing compact coin storage.
Features
- Stores loose coins
- Secure snap-close lid
- Cover doubles as an easel stand
- Fits easily inside drawers, glove compartments, or bags
This organizer is ideal for service vehicles, fundraising events, vending operations, and mobile businesses. Browse the Clamshell Coin Sorting Holder Storage Boxes
Fold & Tuck Coin Boxes
Figure 6. Fold and tuck cardboard coin boxes with four options: Red, green, blue, and orange.
Best for: Shipping and bulk storage.
Fold & Tuck Boxes are made from durable corrugated cardboard and are designed to hold 50 rolled coin wrappers.
Unlike many storage boxes, they:
- Arrive flat to save storage space
- Require no tape
- Fully enclose coin rolls
- Meet ABA color standards
They're an excellent solution for transporting rolled coins or organizing large inventories. Browse the Fold and Tuck - Coin Transport Boxes.
Chipboard Rolled Coin Storage Boxes
Figure 7. Chipboard rolled coin trays with six options: Red, green, blue, orange, gray, and tan.
Best for: Economical long-term storage.
These chipboard storage boxes are manufactured using 80% post-consumer recycled kraft paper, making them an environmentally conscious storage option.
Features:
- Secure fitted lid
- Clear denomination markings
- Holds wrapped coin rolls
- ABA color coded
- Made from recycled materials
They're popular with banks, businesses, and organizations looking for a lightweight, cost-effective storage solution. Browse the Chipboard Rolled Coin Storage Boxes.
| Product | MICR | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit Slips – 4 Line with Currency Summary | ✔ | 457-10100 |
| Deposit Slips – 9 Line with Currency Summary | ✔ | 457-10000 |
| Deposit Slips – 28 Line – Check Entry | ✔ | 457-45000 |
| Deposit Slips – 32 Line | ✔ | 457-50000 |
Which Coin Storage Solution is Right for You?
The best choice depends on how your organization handles coin inventory.
Choose:
- Standard Trays for everyday teller operations.
- Extra Capacity Trays for storing larger quantities of rolled coins.
- Double Duty Trays if you frequently work with both loose and wrapped coins.
- Steel Trays for maximum durability in demanding environments.
- Clamshell Boxes for portable loose coin organization.
- Fold & Tuck Boxes for transporting rolled coins.
- Chipboard Boxes for economical, long-term storage.
Efficient coin storage helps improve organization, speed up cash handling, and protect coin inventory from the teller line to the vault. Whether you need compact organizers for loose change or high-capacity storage for rolled coins, selecting the right storage solution can make daily operations more efficient.
BankSupplies offers a complete selection of ABA color-coded coin trays and storage boxes designed to meet the needs of banks, credit unions, retailers, casinos, and other cash-handling operations. By matching your storage solution to the way your team handles coin inventory, you can create a more organized workspace and streamline coin management across your operation.
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