Could you imagine it? You have already come into contact with products packaged by Tecnimodern machines!

Indeed, one of our areas of expertise is in the monetics industry. Tecnimodern VFFS machines equip a large majority of National Banks: the Banque Nationale de France, of course, but also the ones in Morocco, Germany, Sweden, Greece, Spain, Slovakia… and most recently, the Croatian National Bank, as the nation joined the Eurozone in 2023!

With continuous and highly intensive productions, various Mints (public agencies in charge of coin minting) provide excellent opportunities to test the resilience and robustness of our machines. The figures speak for themselves: 24 hours a day, 20 bags are produced every minute, each containing 500 coins, with values ranging from 5 to… 1000 euros, and they will then find their way into your piggy banks!

The Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) process is a commonly used packaging method in the industry to package different types of products, including coins. VFFS is particularly effective for packing bulk items quickly and automatically.

Here are the key steps of the VFFS process for coins:

Material Preparation: the process begins with the preparation of the appropriate packaging film. The packaging material is typically a roll of plastic film (usually, polyethylene) capable of forming a solid and resistant pouch.
Pouch Forming: the packaging film is unwound and guided towards a forming machine. The machine folds the film into a vertical tube shape. The edges of the film are sealed longitudinally to form the back of the pouch, while a horizontal seal is made at the base of the tube to create the pouch’s bottom.
Coin Feeding: coins are introduced into the pouch by an automatic feeding device. This device is designed to place a specific number of coins in each pouch, ensuring uniform packaging.
Top Sealing: once the coins are deposited into the pouch, the top of the tube is horizontally sealed to completely close the pouch.
Cutting and Separation: after the top sealing is completed, the film is cut between each individual pouch. The coin pouches are then separated and ready to be handled or packaged for storage or distribution.
Quality Control and Packaging: during the bagging process, quality control devices typically check the weight, size, or density of the coin pouches to ensure they are properly filled and sealed. Then, the pouches can be gathered into cartons or other packaging to facilitate transportation and distribution.

Once all these steps are completed, the coin pouches are reintegrated into the monetary exchange flow through specialized carriers: you have surely noticed them, as they use armored trucks and their operators are armed. These carriers are also Tecnimodern customers: the main global leaders re-bag used coins before moving them (from a retail store to a bank, for example).

Discover how our Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) process revolutionizes the packaging of coins in major European banks:

Careful sorting: it all starts with careful sorting of coins. National banks collect the coins and subject them to a precise sorting process where damaged or non-compliant coins are discarded, leaving only those in perfect condition for bagging.
Automated feeding: once sorted, coins are directed to our Vertical Form Fill Seal (TEC20, TEC30, TEC50) machines. With an automated feeding system, coins are introduced into each pouch, respecting a precise quantity, ensuring uniform and efficient packaging.
Precision measurement: each pouch is filled with absolute accuracy. Our machines measure the number of coins in each bag to ensure the monetary value matches the expected standard.
Hermetic sealing: once the coins are carefully placed into the pouch, our hermetic sealing system ensures a secure closure. This prevents tampering or leakage, ensuring the coins are well protected until their further use.
Rigorous quality control: at each stage of the process, our machines conduct rigorous quality checks to ensure each pouch is properly filled and sealed. Precision is our priority, and we ensure the coins are handled with the utmost care.
Final Packaging: once the coins are bagged and verified, they are ready for final packaging. The pouches are organized and prepared for transportation to bank branches where they will be distributed to customers or sent to ATMs for convenient use.

Thanks to our technology, we contribute to the smoothness and efficiency of the international monetary circuit.

Contact us to learn more about our 100% Made in France solutions: U lines, VFFS, cartoners, elevating arms, coin counters… Together, let’s continue shaping the global monetary future!