Coin media path agitation

A coin media chute apparatus, comprising:

• a sidewall of a coin media path;
• at least one vibrating motor integrated into the sidewall;
• and
• a control circuit configured to:
• monitor a power draw of a coin dispenser for a media terminal;
• activate the at least one vibrating motor based on the power draw;
• cause vibration along the coin media path based on activation of the at least one vibrating motor;
• and
• deactivate the at least one vibrating motor after a preconfigured amount of time following stabilization of the power draw.

A system comprising:

• a media terminal;
• a coin dispenser integrated within the media terminal;
• and
• a coin chute apparatus comprising:
• a sidewall of a coin media path;
• at least one vibrating motor integrated into the sidewall;
• and
• a circuit configured to:
• monitor a power draw of the coin dispenser;
• activate the at least one vibrating motor based on the power draw;
• cause vibration along the coin media path based on activation of the at least one vibrating motor;
• and
• deactivate the at least one vibrating motor after a preconfigured amount of time following stabilization of the power draw.