In an era when labor costs, security risks, and shrinkage are top of mind for retailers, CIMA offers a game-changing solution: fully automated back-office cash recycling that works for businesses of all sizes. From entry-level to high-capacity environments, CIMA offers a tiered product lineup that combines note and coin recyclers—designed to streamline operations, reduce risks, and drive ROI from day one.
Why Cash Recycling Matters
Manual cash handling remains costly, error-prone, and labor-intensive. By contrast, CIMA’s recycling systems:
- Automate note and coin counting, deposit, and dispensing
- Cut cash-on-hand levels and shrink
- Speed up end-of-day reconciliation
- Free staff for higher-value tasks
- Provide real-time transaction monitoring and auditability
These systems don’t just support efficiency—they transform how businesses manage cash.
Back-Office Cash Recycling Solutions for Every Scale
Low to Mid Capacity:
- Argento: Made up of our SDM504S note recycler plus coin recycler (CDS803), handling around 1,600 notes and up to 22,000 coins. Includes a self‑sealing stacking bag for up to 3,000 surplus notes—ideal for quick CIT pickups without tape or cassette access. The Argento is ideal for entry-level back-office cash recycling.
Mid to High Capacity:
- Oro / Platino / Platino Pro: The Oro is made up of our SDM505S note recycler + CDS804 coin recycler. The SDM505S note recycler utilizes roll storage modules (RSM) for recycling. Each RSM can hold up to 400 notes of a single denomination, making it ideal for smaller stores or environments where cash volumes are not high. There are 5 x RSMs providing a total recycling capacity of up to 2,000 notes. The Platino and Platino Pro are made around the AST7008S note recycler (8 roll storage modules) paired with CDS803 or CDS804 coin recyclers. Capacity scales to approximately 4,000 recycled notes and coins and offers CIMA’s self-sealing stacking bags.
High Capacity:
- Diamante / Diamante Pro: Made up of our AST9000 note recycler (cassette-based) + CDS803 coin recycler, and each cassette can store up to 3,400 notes of a single denomination, making it ideal for stores or environments where cash volumes are extremely high. The AST9000 is highly flexible with the option of dual-denomination recycling cassettes. Surplus notes are stored in a dedicated deposit-only cassette that can be emptied by the CIT operator. Extremely high-capacity suitable for large-format retail, grocery, and hospitality chains. Enables full recycling, overflow handling, and flexible denomination configurations
Note Recycling Only
- Argento Jr/Oro Jr/Platino Jr/Diamante Jr are note only solutions with capacity from 1,600 notes to over 13,000 notes. Options include the self-sealing stacking bag or cassette only for the Diamante Jr.
All solutions run on CIMA’s proprietary CAOS operating system, enabling full customization and integration with existing systems. Coin and note recyclers can be mixed and matched, allowing you to tailor solutions precisely to each location’s needs.
Smart Software Integration: C‑LINK & CAOS
CIMA’s CAOS powers on-device intelligence, which connects to third-party applications. Your organization can deploy different machines across the enterprise while maintaining a common software platform. Meanwhile, C-LINK cloud-based software provides remote management capabilities, enabling centralized monitoring, configuration, firmware updates, and detailed usage reporting across your hardware without on-site intervention.
Key Benefits to Your Business
1. Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings – Automated recycling reduces manual counting and till prep. Reconciliation and shrink reporting become instantaneous. That means fewer staffing hours, fewer errors, and real savings.
2. Enhanced Security & Compliance – Every deposit is authenticated and sorted by fitness (BV5000 sensor-AST7016 & 7000), while tamper-proof self-sealing stacking bags protect surplus cash. The system supports audit logs, real-time exception alerts, and regulatory compliance, eliminating cash‑handling blind spots.
3. Scalable & Configurable – From small retailers (Argento) to large venues (Diamante), CIMA’s tiered lineup grows with your cash management needs. Fit-for-purpose configurations enable you to mix a note recycler with a coin recycler, select cassette options, or utilize self-sealing stacking bags.
4. Fast ROI & Higher Resource Utilization—CIMA’s solutions deliver immediate time savings and reduced cash inventory. Tellers and back‑office staff can focus on customer service, merchandising, or loss prevention rather than counting bills.
Back-Office Cash Recycling Use Cases
- Retail environments with single or multiple stores and varying cash volumes
- Hospitality operations like hotels, casinos, and food service
- Grocery and convenience stores with high volumes of note and coin deposits
- Event venues, amusement parks, and casinos/gaming, where cash is still king
Because cash recycling automation now scales down for smaller stores and scales up for large operations, any enterprise that processes cash can benefit from CIMA’s back-office recycling solutions.
Why Now Is the Time
Labor costs continue to rise across retail and hospitality segments. At the same time, expectations for speed, accuracy, and secure cash handling are heightening. The result: smart cash automation is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative in managing cash operations for your business.
Whether shrinking losses, increasing staffing flexibility, or preparing for safer cash-in-transit workflows, CIMA’s back‑office recycling solutions offer measurable value from day one.
The CIMA back-office cash recycling portfolio, from Argento Jr. to Diamante Pro, is the most versatile and configurable product line in the industry. Back-office cash recycling will significantly reduce cash-handling costs, errors, and risk, while enhancing operational throughput and staffing productivity.
