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Comments:	The current lighthouse stands at the north end of Anastasia Island and was built between 1871 and 1874. The tower is the second lighthouse tower in St. Augustine, the first being lit officially by the American territorial government in May 1824 as Florida's first lighthouse. However, both the Spanish and the British governments operated a major aid to navigation here including a series of wooden watch towers and beacons dating from 1565. <p> Hours of operation: <b>Note: The lighthouse tower may close due to weather and other events. Hours are subject to change.</b> Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, close at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Plenty of free parking in front of gift shop. A penny book is for sale in the gift shop for $4.95. <p> Admission: You can access the penny machine in the gift shop without paying for admission to the lighthouse. Adult (13 years and older) $14.95, Senior (60 and older) $12.95, Children (12 years and younger) $12.95. Children who are not yet 44 inches tall are not able to climb the lighthouse tower and do not need a ticket (admitted free with parent or caretaker). <p> <b>Machine 1</b> is in the gift shop on the left wall, inside the "movie room". Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all have 'JD' at the catch notch and a beaded border: <br> 1. (V) Lighthouse with 'I climbed St Augustine Lighthouse FL'. <br> 2. (V) A sailing ship with 'St Augustine Lighthouse Florida'. <br> 3. (V) Lion with paw on a ball with 'Bridge of Lions Florida'. <br> 4. (V) Lighthouse with 'Florida Lighthouse Trail St Augustine FL'. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 29° 53' 7" Longitude: 81° 17' 17" W <br> Google Maps coordinates: VPP6+5M St. Augustine, Florida <p> 2/21/2020: It’s in the gift shop over to the right against a wall when you walk in. <p> March 1, 2024. Penny machine is rolling well centered excellent images on 95% copper pre-1982 pennies. MWHTH <p>
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St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

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81 Lighthouse Avenue (GPS Address: 100 Red Cox Drive)
St. Augustine, FL , 32080-4650

Phone: (904) 829-0745

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The current lighthouse stands at the north end of Anastasia Island and was built between 1871 and 1874. The tower is the second lighthouse tower in St. Augustine, the first being lit officially by the American territorial government in May 1824 as Florida's first lighthouse. However, both the Spanish and the British governments operated a major aid to navigation here including a series of wooden watch towers and beacons dating from 1565.

Hours of operation: Note: The lighthouse tower may close due to weather and other events. Hours are subject to change. Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, close at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Plenty of free parking in front of gift shop. A penny book is for sale in the gift shop for $4.95.

Admission: You can access the penny machine in the gift shop without paying for admission to the lighthouse. Adult (13 years and older) $14.95, Senior (60 and older) $12.95, Children (12 years and younger) $12.95. Children who are not yet 44 inches tall are not able to climb the lighthouse tower and do not need a ticket (admitted free with parent or caretaker).

Machine 1 is in the gift shop on the left wall, inside the "movie room". Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all have 'JD' at the catch notch and a beaded border:
1. (V) Lighthouse with 'I climbed St Augustine Lighthouse FL'.
2. (V) A sailing ship with 'St Augustine Lighthouse Florida'.
3. (V) Lion with paw on a ball with 'Bridge of Lions Florida'.
4. (V) Lighthouse with 'Florida Lighthouse Trail St Augustine FL'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 29° 53' 7" Longitude: 81° 17' 17" W
Google Maps coordinates: VPP6+5M St. Augustine, Florida

2/21/2020: It’s in the gift shop over to the right against a wall when you walk in.

March 1, 2024. Penny machine is rolling well centered excellent images on 95% copper pre-1982 pennies. MWHTH

Machine 1 - Is in the gift shop on the left wall

Pennybook $4.95 plus tax