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Robert Limbert Visitors Center

IDUnited StatesArco, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, ID

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, at an average elevation of 5,900 feet above sea level, is a National Monument and National Preserve located in the Snake River Plain in central Idaho region of volcanic cones, craters, and lava flows. The protected area's features are volcanic and represent one of the best preserved flood basalt areas in the continental United States. The Monument was established on May 2, 1924. The Craters of the Moon visitor center is named for Robert Limbert, who first mapped, photographed, and promoted this area nearly a century ago.

The Robert Limbert Visitors Center is 18 miles southwest of Arco, 24 miles northeast of Carey on Highway 20/26/93 and 84 miles from Idaho Falls, and 90 miles from Twin Falls.

Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. A Penny book ($4.95 plus tax), a Token book ($4.95 plus tax) and a 1" mini-token (99¢ plus tax) are for sale at the front desk. Plenty of free parking.

Machine 1 (Placed Feb. 2011) is inside the visitors center between the bathrooms. Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all have a "pennycollector.com" beaded border with 'Craters Of The Moon':
1) (H) Spatter cones with 'Idaho, Spatter Cones'.
2) (H) A pitched tent surrounded by lava rocks with 'I Camped On The Moon'.
3) (H) Snake with 'Idaho'.
4) (H) Gnarled tree in front of a fingernail moon and stars in the sky with 'Idaho'.

1-inch token for sale: 1) 'Craters of the Moon Idaho' / Rear - 'Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, Spatter Cones'

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N43° 27' 43.1958" Longitude: W113° 33' 42.6738"
Google Maps coordinates: FC6Q+R8 Arco, Idaho

6/08/26. Machine is located near the restrooms, still rolling fine.

Machines and designs

3 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Machine 1 (Placed 2/2011) - Visitors Center4Penny
Penny & Token books $4.95 plus tax each?Penny
1" mini-token 99¢ each plus tax- By cash register1Token

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