Sentosa Merlion
Sentosa Island · Singapore
This machine is no longer here. The listing stays up because collectors come back years later to check whether the one they remember was real.
From collectors
11/12/2019 - Sentosa Merlion is scheduled for demolition and the store and cafe are both closed. No penny machines remain in the area. (by [email protected])
The Merlion is a well-known marketing icon of Singapore depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish. Part fish, part lion, this cement statue amid the tourist attractions of Sentosa Island is both an homage to mythical sea creatures and a proud national icon. At 121 feet (37m) tall, it’s the largest of five official merlion statues scattered around Singapore, and, for a fee, visitors can walk inside.
The cave-like interior winds past murals of snake-like mermaids, demonic eels and a plesiosaur. To a film room where a cartoon on loop attempts to explain the significance and origins of the merlion. The name: ‘Singapore’ comes from the Sanskrit words ‘singa,’ meaning lion and ‘pura,’ meaning city. The merging of lion and fish created a unique and conveniently symbolic symbol of Singapore’s fierce growth from its humble fishing origins. Beyond the video there are two scenic gallery stops: A photo op in the mouth of the merlion looking out across Sentosa Island and roof deck atop its head offering panoramic city views.
There’s a gift shop on the way out selling merlion t-shirts, cookies and more.
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Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
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| Machine 1 | ? | Token |
| Machine 2 | ? | Token |
| Machine 3 | ? | Token |
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