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A Look at The Elongated Penny

An Elongated penny is stretched or flattened and then restamped with a design as a commemorative or souvenir. Elongated coins were first introduced in in the late 1800s in the United States, with the earliest designer being Charles Damm. Mr. Damm designed an elongated coin for the 1901 Pan American Exposition held in Buffalo, New York. The stretching of the coin, which is most commonly the US penny, does not break the constitutional governance of damaging or mutilating coins, because the coins are not reused for currency.

There are three classifications of the elongated penny. The first class is commonly referred to as the oldies. These coins span a period from 1893 to 1965, and were mostly distributed to commemorate national fairs and similar events. The second class of elongated coins emerged around 1965 and goes to about 1985. Coins produced during this period were primarily provided by private rollers. There are still private rollers still in business, but around 1985, the production of elongated coins became highly commercialized. This brought about the third class of coins, the contemporary elongateds. These commercial machines can be found at zoos, gift shops, museums, and other such venues. The private producers can be used to commemorate such things as weddings, births, and other events of individual or group importance.

The Penny Machine Company has over 37 years combined experience, and a very knowledgable staff to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. The Penny Machine company specializes in the production and distribution of many styles of elongated penny and the equipment to make them. The company motto is "Dependability, quality, and prompt service". This motto is taken to heart with every customer. Please feel free to contact them at 877-448-6511 or by email at info@pennybiz.com.