The Elongated Collectors

Welcome to The Elongated Collectors [TEC]

January 1, 2023 admin Uncategorized

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[…]

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2023 admin Uncategorized

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[…]

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

December 6, 2022 admin 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[…]

New & Retired Machines 10/1/22 – 11/1/22

November 3, 2022 admin New & Retired Machines

Due to technical difficulties, there will not be a New & Retired machines list for November. Please check back in December!

Save the Date

October 15, 2022 admin Uncategorized

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

New & Retired Machines 9/1/22 – 10/1/22

October 2, 2022 admin New & Retired Machines

New Machines: States: 1) AZ, Seligman, Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive In 4 designs 2) CA, Anaheim, Disneyland 5 new 3 and 8 design machines. 3) FL, MacDill AFB, MacDill Inn 4 designs 4) FL, Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Tribute Store, New 4 Halloween Horror tokens 5) IL, Chester, Elzie C. Segar Memorial Parkm4 designs 6) MA, Woods Hole, Island Home Ferry 8 designs (2 machines on different ships. They are back!) 7) MN, Luverne, Those Blasted Things 4 designs 8) MO, Perry, M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center 4 designs 9) NY, Hammondsport, Glenn H Curtiss Museum 4 designs 10) WA,[…]

2022 Annual Reports

September 1, 2022 admin Uncategorized

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/

New & Retired Machines 8/1/22 – 9/1/22

September 1, 2022 admin New & Retired Machines

New Machines: States: 1) AK, Anchorage , Bear Paw Bar & Grill 4 Nickels (From H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark Anchorage) 2) CA, Los Angeles, University of Southern California – Bookstore 3 designs (it’s back) 3) CO, Canon City, Kaleidoscope Inspiration 4 designs 4) HI, Oahu – Honolulu, Waiola Shave Ice store 4 designs (It’s Back) 5) HI, Oahu – Honolulu, Rock Island Café 4 designs (It’s Back! This Café is in a new location) 6) MA, Carver Edaville Family Fun Park 4 designs (The park will open for 2 months (November 10 to January 1 2023) then closed again. Mach unk)[…]

New & Retired Machines 7/03/22 to 8/01/22

August 3, 2022 admin New & Retired Machines

New/ Retired Machines: States: 1) AK, Anchorage, Bear Paw Bar & Grill 4 designs (Nickels) 2) AR, Hoonah – Icy Straits Point, Warehouse Shops and Cannery Museum 4 designs 3) CA, Big Bear Lake, Mountain Bear Apparel 4 designs 4) CA, Bodega Bay, Fishetarian Fish Market 4 designs 5) IA, Pella, Jaarsma Bakery 3 designs 6) IL, Golconda, Chocolate Factory 4 designs 7) FL, Panama City Beach, Bazooka Ball 4 designs 8) ME, Old Orchard Beach, Old Orchard Pier 4 designs (New designs, other machines retired) 9) MI, Monroe, River Raisin National Battlefield Park 4 designs 10) MT, Great Falls,[…]

2022 YN Coloring Contest

July 24, 2022 admin Uncategorized

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[…]