A while back, i shared some of my favourite free souvenirs from disney world and this week its about the cheapest souvenir at disney pressed pennies. Pressed pennies, elongated coins, and penny press machines are, as you can see, the focus of. We bought a pressed penny book a few years ago and we have a blast finding the pressed penny machines and collecting all of them. We have them from san diego zoo, san diego safari park, lego land california, sea world, las vegas, niagara falls, canadas. Sep 15, 2014 tricia covered the fronts in vinyl and added our littles names and the mickey silhouette. The original elongated souvenir penny book with the coin on the. I love pressed pennies because even though they are inexpensive they have the name of the place you visited along with a picture of what makes it special. I need to find her a really big book to hold all of these things.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I also made the little guide bookchecklist for them. We offer royal canadian mint collectible coins and provide selling values on coins and paper money. That was created by a jeweler in vienna, at a time when the austrian empire itself was still freshly coined. Apr 22, 2015 pressed penny display to show off your pressed penny collection. If you know where to look, you can find a penny press machine around every corner, it seems.
Im wondering if pressed penny holders and autograph books are easy to find at disney world or if i should be looking for these online before we arrive. Walt disney world pressed pennycoin checklist and location. Next time im in canada the locals will be impressed with my knowledge of their pennies. Im hoping to find pressed penny books locally ri before we leave in sept. You can find a list of all smashed penny machines in us and world online. Or, you could use a ziploc bag and wrap the pennies in a tissue so they dont scratch each other. Canadian coins price guide and values the british colonies, led by the province of canada, needed to replace the sterling system with the decimal system used in the united states. Pressed penny finder find out where that pressed penny came from with our pressed penny finder. An elongated coin or pressed penny is one that has been flattened or stretched, and embossed with a new design.
My family also loves to collect the pressed pennies at the walt disney world parks. Buy products related to pressed penny products and see what customers say about pressed penny products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Available in a pressed penny necklace, pressed penny bracelet and a pressed penny key chain just pop in your favorite pressed pennies and press on. A pressed coin is created when a coin is squeezed between two rollers, one of which has an engraving on its surface. Penny dell puzzles circulates over 85 magazines on newsstands and online in the united states and canada. This book retains its original trifold album which makes it very portable. Mar 06, 2018 at least, 1818 is the year in which the first documented pressed penny was produced. Beginning in 1982, the proportion of each metal was reversed because the value of the copper in a penny was becoming more valuable than a penny. Its also very fun to add another one in the booklet, to watch your collection grow. Shop amongst our popular books, including 15, puzzleraes giant bk of sudoku num27, posada and more from penny press. This album holds 36 elongated pennies as well as 8 elongated quarters for a total of 44 coins.
I checked the disney store online and it doesnt appear that you can purchase the pressed penny book in advance on their site. Its ideal for amateur and serious collectors alike. Have you ever come to our store for a pressed penny. When you elongate a post1982 penny, the elongation process will reveal the zinc below the copper. This souvenir will only set you back 51 cents almost as good as free. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thanksd oh any other tips about the pressed pennies would be greatly appreciated. Need somewhere to keep all those shiny pennies you have collected through your travels. Rhode island novelty green zoo penny collecting book one per. When the free shipping code are active, simply add any qualifying merchandise to the shopping cart or meet the promotional minimum order value, then proceed to the checkout page. Steve roach interviews ray dillard at the 2015 ana worlds fair of money, held in rosemont, il. Kids love getting these pennies at various museums, etc.
The machines take one penny and two quarters and the kids love turning the crank to press the penny. The first pressed penny was produced in 1818 doyouremember. Rhode island novelty green zoo penny collecting book one. This little book is great for keeping my souvenir pennies in one place. Canada s leader in buying and selling collectible coins and banknotes, precious metals and jewellery. A penny and two quarters are all i need to spend to get one of the best souvenirs.
Each tube holds enough coins for 28 pressed pennies, stacked quarterquarter penny so they are ready to go. Pressed quarters are found alongside some of the pressed penny machines. The pressed penny started out as a discussion forum for tarryn fishers novel the opportunist back. Aug 20, 2015 it started when our 7yearold, jonah, realized that his change from another purchase was 51 cents, just the amount he would need to make a pressed penny. You can share deserving suppliers of pressed pennies, penny press related goods, and pressed penny services with fellow collectors and businesses. The original prototype disneyland souvenir penny collector limited edition elongated coin book was the start of something big. Penny passport souvenir collecting book with free pressed.
The name pressed penny tavern pays homage to ernest hemingway, who had an elaborate swimming pool built at his home in key west. Just type in something on the pressed penny like a word or picture. Here are a few places to find some special pennies for your collection. Trying to decide if it is cheaper to buy it before we go. Pressed penny book the dis disney discussion forums. Keep your eyes open if you are flying from a uk airport in the future. Hard cover on all pages, sturdy, and very pleasing to look at. I am in a customer serviceoriented position, so when i see great customer service, it really impresses me.
Do not attempt to elongate a loonie the nonround coin. Elongated pressed penny souvenir album book, walt disney world 3. No matter the land or location, youre sure to find a nearby coin press machineeach one featuring its own unique disney characters and stories. Our goal is to provide helpful links for pressed penny collectors as well as people looking to purchase penny press machines for their own locations. There are also pressed quarter machines, but we are too cheap for those. Discover penny press machines throughout the disneyland resort in california. However, it would still be a few decades before the item became commonplace as a souvenir. Pressed penny hobby supplies, elongated coin services, equipment, groups and organizations that would be of interest to our readers are of interest to us. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do.
When packing your pressed penny book for a flight, whether carry on or checked, do not put your penny book flat against any electronic device. The legacy series acquaints collectors with the legends, heroes and icons of numismatics and celebrates their lives and contributions. Theyre cute, unique, small, and affordable pretty much the perfect souvenir. I guess i will be sifting through my stash for pre 1997 ones at least.
Is this a cool pressed penny collecting book or what. This 60pocket coin album from whitman publishing is an ideal and indispensable accessory. Todays onecent coin, modified in 2001, should be made of copperplated steel 94% steel, 1. Such coins are often used as commemorative or souvenir tokens, and it is common to find coin elongation machines in tourism hubs, such as museums, amusement parks, and natural or manmade landmarks. Pennies shown are for example onlyalbum measures approximately 6 high and 312 wide when closed and 11 wide when fully opened. The charlton press authoritative catalogues on 20th. Disney stretched pressed penny books have an interesting story. Just as entirely emily did, we ordered these pressed penny collector books.
There is an actual pressed penny book you can buy that has small slots for the pennies probably the easiest way to keep them. This trip we thought that we would begin a collection for our son, he is still too young for pin trading so we thought that he would enjoy collecting pressed pennies. In addition, there are pressed penny machines in the port canaveral terminal before you board a disney cruise. Originally i started off with just collecting pennies from scotland but very quickly added the whole of the uk, legoland worldwide and also i collect tortoise pennies from all over. Offered only for the 50th, many collectors used this book to hold and display the 51 magical milestones pressed pennies they collected. If you have a favorite character that you would like to find for your pressed penny collection or if you want to see whats available at each theme park to plan ahead, these checklist and location pocket guides will be a great addition for your trip. Each tube holds enough coins for 28 pressed pennies, stacked quarterquarterpenny so they are ready to go. Album for pressed pennies elongated coins this handy album with laminated cover comes with eight inbound coin sheets with durable crystal clear inserts. I named this blog after the cost of a pressed penny 51 cents. Offers a variety of books and price guides related to collecting and collectibles, especially 20th century. Easy, fun and inexpensive, our coin presses will flatten any penny or quarters at select locationsinto a unique design for a nominal fee. Unfollow disney penny press book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is super easy to use just type and whats on the penny and click search. May 04, 2017 my family also loves to collect the pressed pennies at the walt disney world parks.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The original elongated souvenir penny book with the coin on the cover. Pennybandz pressed pennies, elongated coins and smashed pennies now have a place to shine. If you have a pressed penny you would like to add you are welcome to. There are books about collecting elongated coins, the largest and most. Why are pennies hard to fit into the pennycollector books. Each location features unique and collectible disneythemed designs. Album for pressed pennies elongated coins lighthouse. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are. My stepmom collects pressed smashedelongated souvenir pennies. Pressed penny book wdwmagic unofficial walt disney world.
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. My collection of souvenir pressed pennies from scotland. Pressed penny finder if you have a pressed penny and you need help finding were it came from us this search tool. Penny machine locations around the world, collecting tips, ec history, online store, and. Why do i see silver on the penny after it is elongated. In 1858, with londons approval, province of canada issued coins minted in england in denominations of 1, 5, 20 and 50 cents. It is illegal in canada because it is illegal to vandalize anything with the queens face on it. Although this book did not have an elongated coin in the cover, it is often on the list of disney pressed penny collectors. Also, if i ordered from the disney store would they send to art of animation. Elongated pressed penny souvenir album book, walt disney. So, a pre1997 canadian penny aside from being illegal to smash in canada should give you a decent result after elongating. While hemingway himself planned the project, his wife pauline oversaw the construction while he was traveling as a war correspondent.
The official website for elongated pennies, penny books. They do not have to be disney themed, but that would be great. I discovered pressed penny machines during my december 2007 trip and made a few for my babymoon travel scrapbook. This as to be one of the best showcase for your penny collection. If not, does anyone remember the cost to buy at disney and is it cheaper to buy at the hotel or the parks. My little collects the smashed pennies from our little adventures. For just pennies a puzzle, you will enjoy our dell and penny press value packs in 8 and 16issue sizes, and save up to 85% when you order our blended packs of penny and dell crossword magazines in 24, 32, and 40issue sizes. A while back, i shared some of my favourite free souvenirs from disney world and this week its about the cheapest souvenir at disney pressed pennies this souvenir will only set you back 51 cents almost as good as free what is a pressed penny. Evidently it creates a very suspicious shape on xray. The penny passport is a souvenir collecting book for elongated coins. Penny presses find penny press machines and trade pressed. Currently, there are penny, dime and quarter pressed coin machines at walt disney world.
The penny passports are a favorite among elongated coin collectors and is a great way to store and display your smashed pennies. Great quality book, strong and has easy coin slots. Elongated pressed penny souvenir book albumalbum can hold 36 pennies and has an additional 8 places for larger coins or tokens. Mar 25, 20 when packing your pressed penny book for a flight, whether carry on or checked, do not put your penny book flat against any electronic device. This coin storage is made to accommodate 2 x 2 mylars that can hold pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars and large bills. If you are looking to purchase a large number of pressed penny books or holders for resale or wish to have custom pressed penny books made, often penny press machine companies have them for sale. Some of the products offered by are coloring books, sudoku, crosswords, fillins, logic and math, wordsearch.
Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value. From time to time for special offers, penny dell puzzles will offer free shipping on your orders. Approximately, 2500 pounds of pressure is put on the coin as it is flattened. Pressed pennies at disney free printable dixie delights. Penny passport elongated penny album book new with free penny up for sale the new and improved penny passport. Check out our pressed penny book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our collectibles shops. This isnt an anti marriage book, but a second chance at love bo. Facts about the canadian penny, a coin that our descendants will not know. Tricia covered the fronts in vinyl and added our littles names and the mickey silhouette. You can find a penny press in no time in just one click or search for an area like disneyland and see all the penny press machines in that area. Pressed penny machines can be found all across property at all four theme parks, downtown disney, the resorts and the water parks. Find great deals on ebay for disney world pressed penny book and disney world pressed coin book. Both adults and kids can enjoy collecting pressed pennies as there are thousands of machines located around the world that offer elongated coin creation.
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