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Go for the Gold with a Medallion Press

As children we were fascinated by all of the big metal gears that whirled slowly inside the glass case while we turned the big hand crank, flattening and stretching the coin or medallion between the rollers. The result was something we could keep to remember the fun we had that day. It’s believed and widely accepted that the flattening and rolling of coins and medallions first originated at the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago 1892 – 1893. And while the little piece of soft, flat metal may seem inconsequential, the medallion press can create small tokens that will give happy memories for years to come.

Have you ever wondered how in the world people can get away with smashing coins and metals in a medallion press and not spend the rest of their lives behind bars? Well here is the answer. There is actually a law Title 18, Section 333 of the United States Code that basically says this is a criminal code under the federal statute, so for it to be illegal there has to be an intent to defraud and since that is not the case it is perfectly legal to smoosh coins and medallions, legal tender or not.

Currently medallion press machines can be found all over the world, from corner supermarkets to world renowned amusement parks and Zoos. The beauty of it is the entertaining process, choosing your special medallion, turning the crank, and making a unique memory. If you would like to learn more about the process and the machines, visit The Penny Machine Company. You can find the information you need on medallion machines, penny press and tag machines, and any questions you may have? Well, the answers are just a phone call or email away.