the present invention relates to a device for the torque limitation in a machine for processing means of payment . the invention has use as a device for limiting torque in a machine for processing means of payment , wherein the device for the torque limitation includes two elements transmitting a torque , the two elements having magnets which are disposed in the two elements with an angular distribution of the same kind , the magnets connecting the two elements to each other in a non - positive fashion , and the connection of the two elements being disrupted when a maximum transmittable torque is exceeded .