A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided. Coins, preferably after cleaning, e.g. using a trommel, are singulated by a coin pickup assembly configured to reduce jamming. A coin rail assists in providing separation between coins as they travel past a sensor. The sensor provides an oscillating...http://www.google.es/patents/US6520308?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US6520308 - Coin discrimination apparatus and method