Methods and systems for exchanging coins are disclosed herein. In one
embodiment, a method of exchanging coins includes positioning a coin
counting kiosk in a publicly-accessible area of a supermarket, and
receiving a plurality of coins of multiple denominations at the coin
counting kiosk. The method of this embodiment further includes counting
the plurality of coins to determine a total value of the coins, and
dispensing a voucher from the coin counting kiosk. The voucher can be
redeemed at a point of sale in the supermarket for an amount related to
the total value of the coins. The method of this embodiment additionally
includes communicating status information from the coin counting kiosk to
a central computer located outside of the supermarket.