Ohio Turnpike @ Vermillion Valley (mile 140 eastbound)
Amherst, OH
From collectors
Service areas on the Ohio turnpike are only accessible in one direction. You have to travel the turnpike twice to get to all the machines 12 total. 6 each way. This machine was moved here from Ohio Turnpike @ Towpath.
All the Ohio Turnpike machines cost $1, take only paper dollars (no coins), and dispense their own shiny zinc pennies. The dispenser is visible through the plexiglass case so you can confirm whether they are still loading new coins.
Machine 5 (2017): $1 each.
1) 'Vermilion Beach Ohio',
2) 'Ohio State Insect, Ladybub',
3) 'Vermilion Valley Ohio',
4) 'Ohio, The Buckeye State'.
Retired 4 (2014): 1) 'Ohio Turnpike 60th Anniversary 1955 - 2015', 2) 'Amish County Ohio', 3) 'Greater Cleveland Aquarium', Dolphin logo, 4) 'Ohio State Bird, Cardinal.
Cleveland Metropark Zoo Retired from machine 4.
10/11/2020- Machine was still fussy about accepting dollar bills. All four coins pressed okay, Vermillion Valley was a little short. TEC
7.12.26 - machine would not accept any dollar bills we tried - CMM
10/30/26 - Machine is located near restrooms. The design printed short but majority of graphic is visible. Try to use your flattest dollar bill. - JMS Designs available: Ladybug (State Insect), Forest with Location, Ohio State, Face of Ohio Local
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 5 (2017) | 4 | Penny |
| Retired 3 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 2 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 1 | ? | Penny |
| Retired from Machine 4 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 4 | ? | Penny |
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- Last seen Aug 2025
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