The Coinco Vortex Coin Changer is made up of three basic modules that are essential for the operation of this device. The housing module which consists of power supply and MDB communication interface, the acceptor module which has the capability for electronic validation and uses active coin sorting that routes incoming coins and the hopper pay-out module which has the ability to self-load and has high capacity compartments that helps dispense up to three different coin types and payout sensors to assure proper coin delivery.