Abstract: A coin-operated multi-product vending machine which may vend products such as small candies, gumballs, peanuts, cashews, M & M's and the like has one or more stand-alone, interchangeable product compartments which may easily be filled with product and installed on the vending machine. The vending machine is also provided with means for discharging the product from the product compartments in a controlled manner with out crushing or otherwise damaging the product. A security cover is also provided which when installed interlocks with the product compartments and other components of the vending machine to prevent removal.