About a year ago we reported that a brand new Collectible Medallion machine was placed at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii. Then earlier this year they replaced the dated coin design with a new 2025 version. Now as much as I like the medallions (except for their much higher cost) I really was hoping to see a Pressed Penny machine….well that time has finally arrived.

Unfortunately I still have not been able to visit Aulani in person, but it’s still on my bucket list and hope to do that sooner than later. However, I was able to use a wonderful service through a Facebook group that consists of Hawaiian locals that can visit the resort to pick up items for a small service fee. Since that’s always much cheaper than a flight to the islands I reached out again for assistance getting the new pennies.

I was informed that the new penny machine is located in the same place as the medallion machine and that is the Pau Hana activity center. The cabinet of the penny machine has a similar wrap to the medallion one nearby, but the tropical fish on top is a nice additional detail.

There are 8 penny designs available and the cost thankfully is the same as we find in the theme parks. One design is $1, or you can get the entire set of eight for $5. Plus as I’m sure you are now used to, the machine will supply the pennies.

The set includes some really nice designs featuring Chip, Dale, Minnie Mouse, Duffy, Sally Mae, Stitch, Angel and Goofy. All of the coin designs include the Aulani logo on the front.

However, they also all have a fantastic backstamp that features the Aulani Logo and resort information.

Once again the Aulani resort has received some nice new coins to keep us collectors busy. If you are visiting Aulani some time soon be sure to check out the Pau Hana activity center for all the available coins both medallions and pennies. None of these penny designs are dated so I wouldn’t anticipate these changing anytime soon but time will tell. Mahalo and be sure to Keep on Collecting!

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