It comes with a blue field museum penny collectors book, containing 40 small slots and 4 larger slots. The presses we offer are all hand cranked which give the customer the satisfaction of having pressed their own souvenir coin. Although an example of an elongated coin is rumored to have been produced some years. Buy products related to pressed penny products and see what customers say about pressed penny products on. The two types of machines used to make elongated pennies are shown. Lot of 7 universal studios crushed pressed pennies transformers. Shopping for gifts, souvenirs, collectibles, apparel. The united states directory to the elongated penny is a compilation of over two thousand existing and functioning penny pressing machines in the united states at the time of this directorys publication. Rhode island novelty green zoo penny collecting book.
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Have you ever come to our store for a pressed penny. Custom elongated coins penny passport collector books. This guide bears itself exclusively to the elongated penny, and no other numismatics nickels, dimes, quarters, tokens, etc. The elongated penny dates back to the 1893 worlds columbian exposition in chicago when tokens were pressed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of columbuss discovery of america. The price ranges are absolutely preebay and should only be used for comparison purposes. Rain forest cafe gorilla chicago pressed elongated penny free shippinga318. Although an example of an elongated coin is rumored to have been produced some years earlier, it is generally accepted that these tokens were first made during the 18921893 worlds columbian exposition that was held in chicago, illinois to commemorate the 400th anniversary of. While hemingway himself planned the project, his wife pauline oversaw the construction while he was traveling as a war correspondent. Tec meetings are scheduled for friday, august 16 in room 24. Elongated pressed penny souvenir book albumalbum can hold 36 pennies and has an additional 8 places for larger coins or tokens. The first elongated coins were rolled at the columbian exposition in 1893, and collecting elongated, or smashed coins has been gaining popularity ever since.
Disneylands first edition souvenir penny collector book. Pennies shown are for example onlyalbum measures approximately 6 high and 312 wide when closed and 11 wide when fully opened. The official website for elongated pennies, penny books. Don t miss out on the special convention elongated items. Twopack of penny passport souvenir collecting book with free pressed pennies. This exclusive penny book contains a special elongated pressed penny that you wont find in any of our penny machines. Tec will be at booth 1847 next to the ana kids zone. Rare frank brazzell complete elongated penny book guide catalog buy now. These days, machines can be found at museums, zoos, aquariums and popular landmarks, offering visitors an opportunity to create an inexpensive souvenir. Elongated pressed penny souvenir book album album can hold 36 pennies and has an additional 8 places for larger coins or tokens. Schaumburg illinois chicago water tower elongated one cent penny coin token. There are books about collecting elongated coins, the largest and most.
My lucky penny elongated penny chicago illinois usa cent souvenir coin. It is said that hemingway flung a penny onto the pool patio protesting, youve. Souvenir penny collector book, first edition, limited edition dl0146 coin in cover. An elongated coin is made by a coin, token, medal or metal blank being forced between two steel rollers. This guide bears itself exclusively to the elongated penny, and no. Pressed pennies wrigley field personalized items cubs chicago flat places puppies bear cubs. Happy new year wishing you all a blessed and prosperous 2020. Favorite add to elongated pressed penny souvenir book album disney characters 1 805woodcraft. Elongated coins or pressed cents continue to captivate. Penny presses have been around since the late 1800s when fairgoers at the columbian exposition in chicago made elongated coins to commemorate columbuss discovery of america. The original prototype disneyland souvenir penny collector limited edition elongated coin book was the start of something big.
Set new fantasyland disney elongated pressed penny. Pressed penniesfield museumprincechicagoflatpersonalized. Elongated cents charles damm in 1901 created the first designs for the elongated coins available at the pan american exposition in buffalo, new york. Elongated penny disney mk0096z baby donald duck toontown retired 2 photo 1893 columbian expo chicago s world s fair elongated coin ec 1892 ndian head 3. Dow published a book in 1965 called the elongated collector featuring all the pieces known at the time. There are four published books which catalog elongated coins. Get the best deals on elongated coins when you shop the largest. It is one of the original elongated pennies ever rolled from the 1800s. Ec terms up a mule in elongated coins is a two sided coin one that has an impression made on both sides of the coin as it is run through the machine a generic is an elongated coin with no location information ec rarities. Smashed, flattened, squashed, or pressed it dont matter its a penny and we adore them all. Stephens convention center in rosemont, il hall f august 17, 2019. Set scarce nbc 2005 pre crack disney disneyland elongated pressed penny quarter. Tarnish is the natural result of the copper in the penny reacting with oxygen in the air which forms a layer of copper oxide on the penny that is brownish in color.
These souvenirs and advertising pieces are much in demand. Help with determining rarity comes from the book yesterdays elongateds. The penny passport souvenir elongated penny collector books. Elongated penny for sale military collectibles for sale. Holds up to 36 pressed pennies and six elongated quarters inside with a center pocket on the back of the closed book which could be used for a penny map, fastpass, business card. An engraving is on one or both of the rollers and as the coin passes through the rollers it is squeezed or elongated under tremendous pressure from the original round shape to one of an oval and the engraved design impressed into the coin at the same time. Red elongated souvenir penny collecting book by rinco. See more ideas about pressed pennies, coins and penny coin. The original elongated souvenir penny book with the coin on the cover. Disney stretched pressed penny books have an interesting story. In modern times, rolling machines have been made and used at many locations. Elongated pressed penny souvenir book album walt disney world 6 805woodcraft.
The name pressed penny tavern pays homage to ernest hemingway, who had an elaborate swimming pool built at his home in key west. The elongated penny dates back to the 1893 worlds columbian exposition in chicago when tokens were pressed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of. They are listed by the location of the machine or the subject of the coin. Disney 2005 cast blast 50th anniversary dlr pressed elongated rtd penny cm0025. Encyclopedia of the mondern elongated a complete and authentic description of modern elongated coins 19601978 this volume is the most comprehensive and important book even published on the subject of elongated coins. Trifold vinyl holder displays up to 36 elongated pennies. What started in 1996 as a mantel display of souvenir pennies gathered. Album measures approximately 6 high and 312 wide when closed and 11 wide when fully opened. We supply penny presses to visitor attractions free of charge as we work on a revenue share basis with the venue. Chicago skylineelongated pressed pennies b411 ebay. Penny machine locations around the world, collecting tips, ec history, online store, and more. Custom elongated coins penny passport collector books collecting elongated coins, or pressed elongated coins, has become one of the hottest hobbies in the world today. Elongated pressed penny souvenir album book, walt disney world 3. Elongated cents are a popular collectable and examples can be.
The author had spent 22 years in the writing and encompassed every facet reference to elongated coins. Cindys cents elongated penny, shepherdstown, west virginia. It contained only a humble dl0015 flat ears mickey rays pressed penny in its cover, but, most any pressed penny collector could see at a glance it would be a hit. Louis, shows off a smashed penny with a portrait of theodore roosevelt on it on dec. I have a squished lincoln penny can barely make out 1928 with the imprint belgian village chicago worlds fair 1933 i enjoy owning it but always wonder if theres someone its worth more to. Chicago the city smashed pressed elongated penny p4663 ebay. Two red elongated penny souvenir collecting books with 2 free pressed pennies. The pressed pennies are very collectable and we provide 4 different images per press giving multiple use. Join us as we blaze an adventurous path with these collected coppers from machine locations to crafty ideas and everything in between. Rare disney sword in stone open r dlr elongated pressed copper penny last 1.