token machine

Transit coin vendor

A token machine is a device that dispenses tokens in exchange for money, typically found at arcades, laundromats, subway stations, or amusement parks.

The tokens serve as proprietary currency for operating games, washing machines, or fare gates within that venue: I need quarters for the token machine.

Related

dispenser · ticket · ticket stub · subway · metro · subway station · fare · transit pass · insert · change · spare change · laundromat · car wash · parking · parking garage · meter · kiosk · automated

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automation level

token machineticket booth

Sales point for admission

manned booth · ticket window · ticket agent · cashier window · attendant

transaction direction

token machineturnstile

Rotating single-passage barrier

fare box · coin slot · entry gate

payment/access method

token machineturnstile

Rotating single-passage barrier

fare gate · free entry

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G