# Currency-Sorting Wallets The 'KIN' Currency Wallet Sorts Coins and Cash to Keep You Organized By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/currency-wallet References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/11/07/45233/worlds-first-smart-wallet-that-automatically-sorts-bills-and-coins-for-you.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/19308538/kin-worlds-first-wallet-that-sorts-your-cash-in-a) Anyone who has tried to store coins in a regular wallet will find the design of the 'KIN' currency wallet to be the perfect solution to keeping everything organized. Available now for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet), the 'KIN' wallet is the design work of the KIN Studio in Singapore and comes in several color options to choose from. The 'KIN' wallet works by allowing a user to quickly place their various banknotes and coins into the currency section of the wallet. It instantly transitions the coins to a separate coin section to keep them laying flat and making them easy to get when it comes time to pay. The 'KIN' currency wallet features a [rugged design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets) that's [water-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet) to ensure it's ready to handle the daily grind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Coin-wallet Hybrid:** There is an opportunity for designers to create a coin-wallet hybrid that is more convenient to use than traditional wallets. - **Smart Wallets:** The trend towards smart wallets that can sort and organize currency will continue to grow. - **Digital Currency Wallets:** The rise of digital currency creates an opportunity for designers to create wallets that can store both digital and physical currency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Finance:** Financial institutions could benefit from incorporating technology that automatically sorts and organizes cash and coins in traditional wallets. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can collaborate with technology experts to create stylish smart wallets that are both functional and fashion-forward. - **Digital Currency:** Companies that specialize in digital currency wallets can expand their offerings to include a hybrid wallet that stores both digital and physical currency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-wallet.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Multi-Purpose Cooling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-rfid-wallet.md) - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [Durable Floating Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet.md) - [Sophisticated Hardware Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledger-stax.md) - [Anime-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokdex-wallet.md)