The invention relates to a coin/token separator comprising:(a) an inlet through which coins/tokens (C) pass;(b) at least two outlets (29, 30) to receive separated coin/tokens (C); and(c) a separator interposed between (a) and (b) including:(i) an arm (21) pivotable on a floating pivot (28) and movable between a first position in which the coin/token is directed towards one of the outlets (28) and a second position in which the coin/token (C) passes to another of the outlets (30), the arm (21) being normally biased into the first position; and(ii) a solenoid (18) actuated by a signal to move the arm (21) from the first position to the second position.