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Fisherman’s Wharf – Pier 39 – Aquarium of the Bay

CAUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA

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Discover the beauty and diversity of Northern California aquatic life at Aquarium of the Bay. Located on the historic San Francisco waterfront at PIER 39, the Aquarium is home to more than 24,000 marine animals including sleek sharks and rays, secretive octopus, hypnotic jellyfish, sparkling anchovies, frolicking river otters, and many more.

Medallion machine 1: $6.00 each or all four for $18.00. All have 'Aquarium of the Bay' on them:
1) 'Pacific Sea Nettle',
2) 'Seven Gill Shark',
3) 'North American Sea Otter',
4) 'Pier 39, California Sea Lion.
Rear of All- San Francisco Pier 39, Aquarium of the Bay', fish and sharks.

Retired Machines:

Retired 1: 1) swimming Shark, 2) Seal or Sea Lion, 3) a Starfish (V), 4) an Octopus (H).
Retired 2: 1) a pair of Jellyfish, 2) a pair of swimming Sharks, 3) a pair of swimming Seals or Sea Lions, 4) an Eel. Retired 3: 1) Cable Car and Fisherman's Wharf logo, says San Francisco, California (V), 2) Image of Alcatraz, says Alcatraz, San Francisco (H), 3) 2 birds standing on pier, says Pier 39, 4) A Gull 2 and Sea Lions sitting on pier, says San Francisco, CA.

3/14: Machines 1 & 2, are retired

Retired 3 - This was the $1 (Now $.51) machine that was at the Magnatron on pier 39, Then was at the Candy Barrel on Jefferson St in Fisherman's Wharf, and then to the Pier 45 - Musee Mecanique Museum. It was then moved to the Tour Center on Pier 41 next to SF Kites & then Retired

. 10/25/25: New medallion machine. $6.00 each or all four for $18.00. Worked fine. RK

Machines and designs

5 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Medallion Machine 14Token
Retired 2?Penny
Retired 3?Penny
Retired Underwater World designs?Penny
Retired 1?Penny

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