Coin processing devices and methods

A method of operating a coin processing device, the coin processing device comprising an inlet and at least one coin outlet and a plurality of output locations, each of the plurality of output locations including an elongated sleeve associated therewith for receiving coins from the at least one outlet, the elongated sleeve of each output location including a first end and a second end, a first opening positioned near the first end of the elongated sleeve, and a second opening positioned near the second end of the elongated sleeve, the method comprising:

• receiving, by the elongated sleeve and in a first mode of operation of the coin processing device, a first flexible walled coin receptacle about the elongated sleeve, whereby the second opening of the elongated sleeve is positioned within the first flexible walled coin receptacle;
• receiving, in the first mode of operation, the coins in the elongated sleeve whereby the coins received into the elongated sleeve are delivered into the first flexible walled coin receptacle;
• receiving, by the elongated sleeve and in a second mode of operation of the coin processing device, a second coin receptacle, wherein the second coin receptacle is a generally rigid container;
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• receiving, in the second mode of operation, the coins in the elongated sleeve whereby the coins received into the elongated sleeve are delivered into the second coin receptacle.