Reddit reviews Crosley CR56-BK 1950's Payphone with Push Button Technology, Black
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Rotary dial fashion plate with push button technology1950's payphone style with integrated coin bankTone/Pulse switch and ringer volume On/Off switchEarpiece volume controlWall mountable
Vintage payphone and payphone sign
That phone is no different mechanically than the one inside your house but is referred to as a Pay Phone. Cosmetically, it is in a case to hide the phone wire going into the ground via a pole and to protect money that goes in. It also has a metal sheathe over the chord to reinforce it. The only thing different is it has a small electronic board that registers when someone pays, starts a timer, and intercepts the phone call when the timer is up. This used to be handled by the phone company. You can purchase these online still like this one https://www.amazon.com/Crosley-CR56-BK-Payphone-Button-Technology/dp/B000063CK5/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=pay+phone&qid=1565885655&s=gateway&sprefix=pay+ph&sr=8-3 but most are decommissioned and it might be cheaper to make one yourself in some cases.