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Welcome to The Elongated Collectors [TEC] 

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Elongated coins (so-called because of their shape after they are rolled) are part of what’s known as “exonumia” – that is, they fall outside the usual numismatic interests. But rest assured, if you have a few, a few hundred, or a few thousand of them, you are not alone! Elongated coins are sometimes also called “elongated pennies”, “pressed pennies” or “squished pennies” Founded in 1966 as a non-profit organization, The Elongated Collectors (TEC) now has over 650 members in several countries. Our purpose is to encourage the study, acquisition, and exhibition of elongates and related items  research and publish articles[…]

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New & Retired Machines 2/5/23 – 3/2/23

New & Retired Machines

New Machines: States: 1) CA, Manteca, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Big League Dreams 8 penny and 4 medallion machines (Been here for over a Month) 2) CA, Newport Beach, Balboa Island Ferry landing 4 design 3) FL Orlando, Vineland Premium Outlet Mall, Disney's Character Warehouse (Outlet) 4 Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary tokens 4) GA, Atlanta, Harry Potter: The Exhibition 8 designs 5) MI, Mt Clemens, Kawaii Bubble Tea 3 designs 6) MI, Oscoda, Desis 3 designs 7) MN, Duluth, Grandma's Saloon & Grill 4 designs (It’s back!!) Foreign: 1) Germany, Bexbach, Bergbaumuseum 3 designs 2) Germany, Essen,[…]

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New & Retired Machines 1/5/23 to 2/5/23

New & Retired Machines

New Machines:                                                                    States: AZ, Tombstone, Smokin Gun 4 designs (From Madame Mustache down the street) GA, Andersonville, Andersonville National Historic Site 1 nickel size token IL, Lockport, Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm 4 designs IN, Fort Wayne, Hopscotch House 4 designs MI, New Baltimore, New Baltimore Trade Center 3 designs MO, St Louis, Soulard Farmers Market – Harr Farms 4 designs OK, Davis, Arbuckle Wilderness 4 designs (Two single design machines Retied) OK, Lawton Museum of the Great Plains 4 designs OR, Depot Bay, Paradise Gifts 16 designs (Original machine & two more machines. 1 from the Seaview Bazaar[…]

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The Third Online TEC Auction is around the corner!

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Register today to attend the online auction! We will hold our third online auction via Zoom on Saturday, February 4, 2023, starting at 4:00 pm Eastern (which is 3:00 pm Central, 2:00 pm Mountain, 1:00 pm Pacific, and so on). If you want to attend, please email Terri now. We will email the Zoom link to ONLY those members who have registered to attend. Where is the Zoom link for the auction? If you have registered, we will email you the Zoom link on the day before the auction, Friday, February 3, 2023. That way, it will be close to the top of your inbox[…]

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New & Retired Machines 12/1/22 to 1/3/22

New & Retired Machines

New Machines: States: 1) CO, Breckinridge, Breck N Boujee 4 designs 2) MO, Eldon, Stark Caverns 4 designs 3) NM, Gallup, Historic El Rancho Hotel 4 designs 4) NV, Las Vegas, Las Vegas North Premium Outlets – near the Bathrooms 4 designs 5) NV, Las Vegas, Las Vegas North Premium Outlets – Simon Guest Services 4 designs 6) NV, Las Vegas, Gift shop near the Paris Hotel Casino 4 designs (This machine was retired from the Stratosphere several years ago) Foreign: 1) Australia, Vic – Sorrento, Mubble Ice Cream Sorrento 4 designs 2) France, Strasburg, Au Palais Rohan Souvenir shop[…]

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Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year, fellow elongated coin collectors! As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new one. As collectors, we’ve probably had our share of ups and downs, but one thing that never changes is our love for elongated coins. Whether we’re adding to our collections, trading with other collectors, or simply admiring our favorite pieces, there’s something special about these unique and often historical items. As we start the new year, it’s a great time to set some goals for our collections.  Maybe[…]

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New & Retired Machines 11/1/22 – 12/1/22

New & Retired Machines

Note: If anyone finds a city, park ETC site in PC that has a tan camera (Which mean’s there is a scan there) that does not have a scan there. Please let George know by updating the listing to say that the scan needs to be added back.  George has quite the backup and is working to get scans added back.   11/02/22 to 12 01/22 New Machines: States: 1) AZ, Sedona, Sedona Candy Store 4 designs (Machine moved here from the Silver Cloud store in Sedona) 2) CA, Avila Beach, Mermaid Market 4 designs 3) CA, Piercy, World Famous[…]

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