The difference between a mechanical coin validator and an electronic coin validator

Coin-operated machines generally come with 2 different types of coin selectors.

A mechanical coin selector is set at the factory for the diameter and thickness of a coin. As a result, the machine can only accept this specific coin. If you order a mechanical coin selector for 1 euro, it will only accept 1 euro. 2 x 50 cents is also 1 euro, but the coin machine does not 'recognize' the 50-cent coins, so they will be returned through the front.

An electronic coin selector measures the magnetic disturbance caused by the coin as it passes the sensor. The magnetic disturbance depends on the dimensions of the coin (diameter and thickness) and the material used. A fake 2 euro coin will therefore not be recognized as 2 euros because, although it has the same dimensions, it is made of a different material.
With an electronic coin selector, it is possible to use 6 different coins, for example € 2.00 - € 1.00 - € 0.50 - € 0.20 - € 0.10 and potentially a token.

The Wyvern 2000 R, Wyvern 2000 Wash and Wyvern 200 Dry coin machines are equipped with an electronic coin selector. You can easily set the coins yourself on-site, which means they can be used for more than just Euro coins. You can assign a time to each coin, making the machine very flexible in its use.