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Universal Orlando Pressed Penny Locations & Trip Guide
Planning a Universal Orlando trip and looking for pressed penny machines?
Pressed penny machines can be found throughout Universal Studios Florida, including inside gift shops, near attraction exits, and in several themed areas. Use this guide to plan where to look, which collections you may find, and how to keep your pennies organized during your trip.
The designs listed below are based on the latest collector update available to Pennybandz. Machine locations, designs, pricing, and availability may change.
Current Pressed Penny Pricing
Based on the latest collector information:
- Most pressed pennies cost $1 per design
- Eight-design machines may offer one design for $1 or all eight for $5
- Most current machines are preloaded with zinc pennies
- Prices and payment options may change
Universal Studios Florida Pressed Penny Locations
Production Central
It’s A Wrap! Lockers
Universal Orlando and Marvel Collection
Designs:
- Universal Orlando
- Spider-Man
- Hulk
- Woody Woodpecker
Universal Studios Store
The Universal Studios Store is one of the best places to begin your pressed penny hunt because several machines and themed collections may be located together.
Classic Universal Favorites Collection
Designs:
- Jaws
- E.T.
- Kong
- Frank the Pug from Men in Black
- Spider-Man
- VelociCoaster
- Iron Man
- Back to the Future “OUTATIME” license plate
Despicable Me Collection
Designs:
- Gru
- Minions
- Margo, Edith, and Agnes
- Minion character scenes
- Minion in armor
Harry Potter Collection
Designs:
- Gryffindor crest
- Slytherin crest
- Hufflepuff crest
- Ravenclaw crest
- Fluffy
- Golden Snitch
- Dementor
- Nimbus 2000
Minion Collection
Designs:
- Minion wearing a fruit hat
- Two Minions tossing another Minion
- Minion holding a blaster
- Minion pointing upward
Super Silly Stuff
Outdoor Despicable Me Collection
Designs:
- Gru
- Margo, Edith, and Agnes
- Minion standing on a rocket
- Vector
Indoor Minion Collection
Designs:
- Minion Stuart
- Minion Tim
- Minion Jerry
- Gru
Supply Vault
Transformers Collection
Designs:
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Bumblebee
- Evac
Keep Your Universal Pressed Pennies Organized
Complete themed sets can fill a collector book quickly, especially during a multi-day trip.
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New York
Sahara Traders
Revenge of the Mummy Collection
Designs:
- The Mummy
- Revenge of the Mummy
- Imhotep
- Mummy with crossed arms
San Francisco
San Francisco Candy
Back to the Future and Animated Favorites Collection
Designs:
- Marty and Doc from Back to the Future
- Max from The Secret Life of Pets
- Poppy from Trolls
Bruce the Shark Photo Opportunity
Jaws and Amity Island Collection
Designs:
- Jaws above the dock
- Hello Kitty and Jaws
- Amity Island surfing design
- Amity Island Jaws design
Custom Gear
Fast & Furious Collection
Designs:
- Fast & Furious Supercharged
- Supercharged car
- “Family Forever”
- Crossed wrench and lightning bolt
World Expo
MIB Gear
Men in Black Collection
Designs:
- Alien holding a blaster
- Four-armed alien
- Universal Studios Florida logo
Springfield, U.S.A.
Kwik-E-Mart
The Simpsons Collection
Designs:
- Homer
- Marge
- Bart
- Lisa and Maggie
Near the E.T. Restrooms
SpongeBob SquarePants Collection
Designs:
- SpongeBob being stung by a jellyfish
- Mr. Krabs holding a bag of money
- Patrick with SpongeBob
- Squidward playing the clarinet
This machine was reported repainted in February 2025.
E.T. Toy Closet
E.T. and SpongeBob Collection
Designs:
- E.T. holding stuffed animals
- Winnie and Woody holding hands
- E.T. Universal Orlando
- SpongeBob jumping over Gary
Hollywood
Hollywood Five & Dime
Universal Monsters Collection
Designs:
- Frankenstein
- Frankenstein’s head
- Bride of Frankenstein
- Invisible Man
- The Mummy
- Wolf Man
- Creature from the Black Lagoon
- Dracula
Ciro’s Restrooms
Classic Universal Movies Collection
Designs:
- Back to the Future “OUTATIME”
- Jaws at Amity Island
- Twister
- E.T. and Elliott on a bicycle
Wicked: The Experience
Wicked Collection
Designs:
- Wicked logo
- Glinda
- Oz with balloons
- Emerald City
- The Wizard
- Elphaba
- Witch hat
- Glinda logo
This collection was reported near the checkout area inside Wicked: The Experience.
Universal Orlando Pressed Penny Collecting Tips
Start at the Universal Studios Store
Several machines and complete themed collections may be grouped together, making this one of the easiest places to begin.
Check Gift Shops and Attraction Exits
Look for pressed penny machines while you are already near each attraction. This helps reduce backtracking later in the day.
Choose a Collecting Goal
Before your visit, decide whether you want to:
- Collect favorite characters
- Complete one themed collection
- Find one penny from each park area
- Try to collect every available design
A simple goal makes the collection easier to manage.
Store Each Penny Immediately
Pressed pennies are small and easy to mix with loose change. Placing each penny into your collector book immediately helps keep it flat, protected, and organized.
Leave Room for Future Trips
Universal Orlando designs change over time. Leaving open spaces gives you room for future visits and newly released designs.
Best Pressed Penny Book for Universal Orlando
Spiral Penny Notebook by Pennybandz
The Spiral Penny Notebook is designed for larger pressed penny collections and active travel.
- Holds up to 224 pressed pennies
- Spiral binding makes pages easy to view
- Compact enough to fit in a backpack
- Keeps pennies flat and organized
- Leaves room for future trips
- Available in multiple colors
Traveling With More Than One Child?
Choose a different notebook color for each child so every collector can keep track of their own pennies.
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Universal Orlando Pressed Penny Checklist
Before your trip:
- Save this guide to your phone
- Choose the collections you want most
- Check gift shops and attraction exits
- Store each penny as soon as it is pressed
- Leave open spaces for future designs
Help Keep This Guide Current
Pressed penny machine locations, prices, and designs can change without notice.
Found a machine that moved, changed, or was unavailable?
Please share:
- The machine location
- Available designs
- Current price
- A photo of the machine or pressed pennies
- The date of your visit
Your update may help other collectors prepare for their Universal Orlando trip.
Guide reviewed: July 2026
Machine and design information is based on collector reports and may change. Pennybandz is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Universal Orlando Resort.
