It holds the second quarter at the top of the coin escalator until the machine has finished playing the first quarter and then drops the second quarter automatically into play.
Notice that it even has the coin holding assembly lever up on the right side of the coin escalator you rarely see these “coin holding” devices still working on an old slot machines. This is a honey of a Mills antique slot machine from the 30’s, so if you want a slot machine that is really nice, and runs great, and a slot machine that has just been serviced so it operates smoothly and as it should, and a slot machine with no damage and in original antique condition, this is it!. No cracks or breaks anywhere on this machine. The mechanism is in like new condition, just look at it! Original back door and back bonnet and mills lock and key. Everything works great, plays and pays just fine, recently lubricated, greased and oiled. 25 cent Mills Blue front, Castle front, and even called a mystery front slot machine.