Pocket-size container for metal coins

A pocket-size container for metal coins which provides structure (1) which has the form and dimensions of a credit card or a debit card and a plurality of recesses (2) in said structure (1), at least one coin being inserted in each of said recesses according to measure, said container having a first part in which is made the opening for the introduction of said at least one coin and a second part opposite thereto, means capable of holding the coin in the recess, extracting said coin from the recess by applying a pressure on said second part of said container, said container has a surface and wherein a part of said surface is free of the recesses, and in the area which is free of the recesses a memory element which includes a microchip of the type normally used in telephone cards, electronic keys for parking places, hotel rooms and similar articles is present.