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Elongated Pennies - A Penny Streched is a Penny Treasured

Elongated pennies have been making pennies go further for over 119 years. The first such pennies were stretched out and snapped up at the World Colombian Exposition that ran from 1892 to 1893. Since then collectors of all sorts, coin, souvenir, and theme among others continue to seek them out, both as collectibles and current mementos of special events and themes. Some companies manufacture the memento privately for clubs, or to commemorate a family's special occasion. Disney World alone has over 300 places to purchase these cherished mementos. At most major attractions and landmarks throughout the US, you are certainly likely to see at least one of these fascinating memory makers.

Are they legal? Yes. Though it seems odd that you could "deface" or mutilate US currency, these machines and the process are perfectly legal. While you are not allowed to convert coins to their base metal to resell as scrap, if they are converted to souvenirs it is legal. People of all ages enjoy creating elongated pennies by using something readily available and turning into a unique souvenir or gift. Most of all, they enjoy the experience of manufacturing their souvenirs and much or more as the piece itself.

To learn more about elongated pennies visit The Penny Machine Company. They are the experts in penny souvenir machine design. All models are available in both electric and hand cranked models. The experts can also create a custom cabinet for your business needs with customized cabinet art work. They offer a 24/7service line for the rare occasion your machine needs servicing. Their souvenir penny machines are known for their attractive designs, reliability, and unique features such as a "child's eye" viewing window. A 24/7 service line is available in the rare event your machine would need to be serviced.