New Photos
Tyler Tyson has sent in some photos from the National Money Show in Phoenix. Be sure to check out the new album in the gallery!
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Yesterday’s Elongated – SOLD OUT!
The Elongated Collector’s stock of the Second and Third Printing of Lee Martin and Dottie Dow’s ‘Yesterday’s Elongateds’ has sold out.
Read moreThe Third Online TEC Auction is around the corner!
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[…]
Read moreFUN Convention
Cindy has just returned from the FUN Convention in Florida and has a few photos to share! Be sure to check out the new 2023 Fun Convention Gallery!
Read moreWelcome to The Elongated Collectors [TEC]
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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Happy New Year!
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[…]
Read moreSave the Date
TEC will be hosting it’s third-ever online auction on Saturday February 4, 2023 at 4PM Eastern Time. A catalog with photos and descriptions will be available in advance. One notable item, donated by Ben Gastfriend, is a first edition of Yesterday’s Elongateds with the original dust jacket! Watch for more details to come with the January newsletter. If you have any questions or comments about the auction, contact terri@tecnews.org
Read more2022 Annual Reports
The Board Member’s 2022 Annual Reports have been added to the website for your viewing pleasure. Links to download them can be found at: https://tecnews.org/2022-annual-reports/
Read more2022 YN Coloring Contest
We are happy to announce the 1st Annual TEC YN Coloring Contest. The winning ‘artwork’ will be announced in the October-December TEC News. This contest is for YN members only at this time. The winning YN colored contest will receive: 1 set of TEC 6pc show coins 1 set of ANA 6pc show coins One free year of TEC (The free year of membership must be used by the winner. If the winner is already pre-paid for future years, the closest unpaid year will be considered the awarded year.) Entries will be judged on the following: Eye appeal Note: Any[…]
Read more2022 National Money Show
Tyler and Cindy represented TEC in Colorado Springs, CO at the National Money Show. Check out some photos from Tyler!
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