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Last time I saw a coin changer was when I would take the city bus on Saturdays
to go downtown.
First stop was the library building that was similar to the ones that Fading Fast has
described including the wood interiors with those lovely desks and shelves.
Next was the afternoon matinee.
We had our own *LizzieMaine* running the projection. Only difference was he was
an old man who always carried a copper Rayovac. He would zap you with it
if he thought you were putting your chewing gum under the seats.
Last stop was the Coney Island diner and hotdogs with a cold bottle of Dr. Pepper.
Last coin changer I saw was in the last few yeas on Amtrak - some of the conductors still use them. Amazing, but it makes sense as some riders still buy tickets on board with cash.