Patent ID: 6655584
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: G06Q,G07D,G07F

Abstract:
A system for handling banknotes within a geographically limited area, comprising:a plurality of banknote handling machines positioned over the geographically limited area for depositing and withdrawing banknotes, said banknote handling machines being adapted to separately bundle and cassette-package surplus banknotes of accepted quality, banknotes of non-accepted quality, and any false banknotes that may have been discovered, said cassette-packaging by said banknote handling machines sealing banknote packages in sealed cassettes that reveal an unlawful entry attempt; an information centre common to said plurality of banknote handling machines for receiving information from and sending information and control signals to said banknote handling machines, said information including factual data relating to stored banknotes and cassette-packaged banknotes of accepted quality, of non-accepted quality, and any false banknotes that may have been discovered; and a plurality of transport vehicles for transporting cassette-packaged banknotes to and from said banknote handling machines in response to orders from the information centre issued on the basis of information sent from the banknote handling machines to said information centre.