Money handling device and money handling method

A money handling apparatus, comprising:

• a first storage and a second storage each of which stores money;
• a recognition unit which is operable to recognize the money passing therethrough;
• a transporter which includes a first route for the money that passes through the recognition unit and a second route for the money that does not pass through the recognition unit, wherein the transporter is operable to transport the money from the first storage to the second storage along either the first route or the second route;
• and
• a controller which, in a process of storing the money fed from the first storage into the second storage, selects either the first route or the second route for the money in accordance with a specific condition.