Living History Farms
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Urbandale, IA
From collectors
4 design machine right inside the gift shop, you do not have to pay admission to get the pennies.
Machine 1: All say 'Living History Farms'. Designs are:
1) 'Oxen are Awesome, Living History Farms', Oxen,
2) 'Living History Farms Founded 1970', Log Cabin,
3) 'Living History Farms', Mansion,
4) 'Living History Farms', Farm scene.
Retired from machine 1: 1) 'Living History Farms', two story farm house.
9/16. New design "...Founded in 1970" replaced the design of the plain-looking building with two chimneys. Image added of this new design.
3/26/2026 Machine is in the lobby of the new Kemin Cultivation Center and is rolling fine. RTH
7/11/2026 Machine works and all four designs were available. The oxen and windmill/barn are are rolling a little uneven and in need of shimming or a roller gap adjustment for a better result. - Rick H.
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 | 4 | Penny |
| Retired from Machine 1 | ? | Penny |
2 photos from collectors
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