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A method and apparatus for using electronic security coupons in connection with locking mechanisms for preventing unauthorized access to or removal of internal components of vending and gaming machines. A security coupon is received in the bill validator section of the machine, the security coupon i

A method and apparatus for using electronic security coupons in connection with locking mechanisms for preventing unauthorized access to or removal of internal components of vending and gaming machines. A security coupon is received in the bill validator section of the machine, the security coupon is recognized, and the locking mechanism is unlocked. The security coupon optionally can be stored in a currency cassette.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of using a security coupon in connection with a vending machine having a bill validator section and a lock to prevent unauthorized access to internal components of the vending machine, the method comprising:receiving a security coupon in the bill validator sectio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of using a security coupon in connection with a vending machine having a bill validator section and a lock to prevent unauthorized access to internal components of the vending machine, the method comprising:receiving a security coupon in the bill validator section of the vending machine;recognizing the security coupon in the bill validator section; andunlocking the lock in response to recognizing the security coupon.