Method and apparatus for processing unclaimed cash redemption receipts in a self-service cash redemption machine

A coin exchange machine, the machine comprising:

• a coin counting mechanism that receives a plurality of coins from a customer and counts the coins to determine a total;
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• a dispensing mechanism that dispenses a receipt in exchange for the coins, wherein the receipt is redeemable for cash or other valuable consideration;
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• wherein before totaling the coins and before dispensing the receipt, the machine provides a display of a notice with a request for the customer to indicate acceptance of the notice through a user interface;
• wherein the machine receives an acceptance from the customer of the notice through the user interface;
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• wherein only after receiving an acceptance from the customer through the user interface, the machine then proceeds to total coins deposited by the customer and to dispense the receipt to the customer for redemption;
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• wherein the machine display of the notice provides a notice to the customer that receipts issued by the coin exchange machine may be redeemed at any time, now or at a future time, for full face value with no fees assessed for a dormancy period since the receipt was issued.