| Name | Münzfernsprecher 63 |
| Date | 1963 until the early 90s (in some very quiet locations). Still common in the early 80s. |
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Bundespost |
Development of the Münzfernsprecher 63
| The Münzfernsprecher 63 was a German coin-operated public telephone introduced in the early 1960s under the Deutsche Bundespost as part of the continued evolution of post-war payphone systems. It represented a refinement of earlier electromechanical models such as the MF 57, with improved reliability and standardisation. The unit was typically housed in a robust wall-mounted metal cabinet and installed in street kiosks, railway stations, and public buildings. It retained an electromechanical design, using relays and mechanical coin validation systems to control call connection and payment. Coins were checked for size and weight, then either accepted into a secure cash box or returned if the call did not proceed. Technically, the MF 63 offered improved integration with automatic exchanges, allowing more consistent handling of local and long-distance calls. The system controlled call duration through signalling between the telephone and exchange, with payment linked to successful connection. The Münzfernsprecher 63 represents a mature stage of German payphone development, combining durability, refined mechanics, and reliable operation before the transition to electronic and card-operated payphones in the following decades. |
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