What type of machine is included?

We provide collectible coin vending machines, not pressed penny machines. The machines sell pre-minted custom medallions. This niche market relies on foot traffic and impulse purchases. Ticket sizes are small, but material costs are low and emotional value is high, so margins tend to be strong.

Do you offer exclusive territory protection?

Yes. We do not introduce competing partners into your operating territory. This protects your initial market advantage.

How many machines should I deploy?

The right scale depends on your operation and the sites you cover. However, operating at scale provides clear advantages. Bulk coin purchasing lowers your unit cost. The software cost for each added machine becomes very low. With planned replenishment routes, 1 to 2 people can manage more than 50 machines.

Why does souvenir coin vending work?

Global tourism passed 1.5 billion visits in 2025, and travel spending is growing faster than visitor volume. Souvenirs remain a core retail category at tourist sites. Collectible coins sit at a low price point, with low decision friction and high impulse rate. Unattended retail penetration at attractions is still under 5%. Early operators hold a clear advantage, and 24/7 machines remove the cost of on-site staff.

Do you offer other unattended retail solutions?

Yes. We also provide a comprehensive suite of unattended retail solutions: smart vending machines, bean-to-cup coffee vending machines, automated popcorn machines, unmanned stores, etc. Every solution we offer combines high-performing equipment from our trusted hardware partners with our proprietary management software to ensure seamless operations.

If this business is so profitable, why don't you operate it directly?

Successful vending relies heavily on local connections and on-the-ground management. Instead of trying to operate machines globally, we actively partner with local operators. You secure and negotiate prime local venues, and we provide a complete, integrated hardware and software solution. We take a modest platform fee from the business and co-create value together.

Solution

Collectible Medallion Vending Solution

We provide local operators with machines, custom products, local payments, and operational software. Launch a collectible coin vending business quickly and build steady revenue.

Contact Sales

70+

Venue partners

50+

Patents and IP assets

120+

Machines live

24/7

Unattended operations

Collectible medallion vending machine in a park venue

Collective Coin Vending Operations - Sales Performance Dashboard

What we provide

Complete collectible coin business package

You manage venue relationships. We deliver everything else.

Venue-branded machine

Tailored screen and casing design for each venue. Runs 24/7 with minimal staffing required.

Two collectible coin vending machines with digital screens for selection and payment.

Local payment methods

Card POS, NFC, QR codes, and mobile wallets. Fully localised checkout to reduce friction.

Hand holding a Visa card near a card reader with green light on a collectible coin vending machine.

Six commemorative coins with designs of mountains, airport, ship, cityscape, and ruins.

Custom medallions

Venue-licensed designs featuring logos, artwork, landmarks, cultural imagery or IP. Ready in 3 weeks.

Laptop screen showing a dashboard with sales, machines, alerts, and activity overview data for commemorative coin vending operations

SaaS dashboard

Real-time sales tracking, stock alerts, and auto revenue splits. No manual accounting required.

Custom Plan

BUSINESS MODEL

Transparent margins and ROI

The following data and estimates come from the one of our operator partners in China. They manage a network of 52 machines. The price of each coin is around $4.3 (roughly 1/5 of similar products at popular theme parks).

Net profit reaches 32.8%

The system automatically splits the revenue at the time of sale with no manual reconciliation.

Collectible coin vending business payback period chart

Break-even by Month 5 on average

10-machine deployment requires $15,510 total outlay. The estimated payback period is 3-9 months.

The 1st self-operated souvenir coin vending network in China

Scaling

We also verified the localization performance in Thailand. The system is ready for deployment in new regions.

TAISHAN,CHINA

The network covers China’s top tourist attractions, such as Taishan, Tengwang Pavilion, Pingyao and more.

100+

Scenic venues nationwide

$1.1M

Annual revenue

201K

Orders placed

Machines deployed

Proven
revenue generation

Notes: The amounts in this section were originally in RMB and converted to USD here. The actual payback period depends on your location and operating scale.

Location Selection

Where does this work?

Machine revenue correlates directly with location type and daily foot traffic.

1M+ Annual footfall

Major rated scenic areas, National parks, Heritage & landmark sites

Scenic destinations

500K+ Annual footfall

Museums, Science & tech centres, Aquariums & Zoos

Indoor attractions

Footfall
below threshold

Unrated scenic spots, Low-traffic local parks, Sites without strong IP

Not Recommended

Not sure whether a venue is an ideal place?

Let’s talk through the details and see how we can help.

How to start

Go live in 8 weeks

Market survey

This Week

Share venue count and footfall. We send a tailored projection.

NDA + letter of intent

Week 2

Territory, unit count, and terms confirmed. Exclusive protection locked in.

Sample coins + machine demo

Week 3-4

Physical samples shipped. Video walkthrough of machine and SaaS platform.

First shipment. Going live

Weeks 5–8

Installation complete. Revenue starts.

frequently asked questions

Do you provide both hardware and software?

Yes. Our end-to-end solutions include hardware, cloud software, payment integration, deployment support, and ongoing maintenance services.

Can you customize the solution for our business?

Absolutely. We can customize machine hardware, user interfaces, payment methods, loyalty programs, marketing campaigns, and backend workflows based on your requirements.

Can you upgrade our existing machines instead of replacing them?

Yes. We offer legacy machine upgrade services, including IoT retrofits, cashless payment integration, telemetry modules, and display upgrades to extend the life of existing equipment.

Which countries and payment methods do you support?

Our platform supports global deployments and can integrate with local payment providers, e-wallets, QR payments, bank cards, and other regional payment methods.

How long does deployment take?

Deployment timelines depend on the solution and customization requirements. Standard projects can typically be launched within a few weeks, while larger enterprise deployments may require additional integration and testing.

Collectible Medallion Vending Solution