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Penny presses I hope to gather a elongated penny before personal penny supply out
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items Pressed penny machines, also known as souvenir coin presses, are popular mechanical devices that flatten and engrave designs onto one-cent coins. Originally introduced at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, these machines have become a ...
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Eastern coast states
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General places to get pressed pennys
Western states
The westbound ones. Longer 🚂 rides to collect they are worth it though. I have some from Mount Rushmore and that’s the only western state I know for sure I have.
Online tools like PennyCollector.com or PennyPresses.net can help locate them.
I haven’t been to Washington but one of the Pennie’s here is planned stop in Washington. So that would be a cool way to collect this state.
BLANTON'S MARKET - Updated February 2026 - 24 Reviews
2025-07-07: Both machines functioning properly! gas pump machine has five designs w/location on reverse side.
2024-08-09: The clear machine rolls the pennies really long. The red one costs $1 each and it ate $2 so we only got 3 out of 4.
Arrowhead Travel Plaza — Open 24 hours a day, Arrowhead Travel Plaza ...
7-25-24 machine works great, crisp lines on details and long penny
Johnson's Gems, Jewelry and Rare Collectibles
Has a nice machine with four different designs
Hip-Nautic Gifts
Eastern coast states
The east coast ones are scattered around the beaches . I love when the beaches have penny machines. More likely to have the quarters also and more Pennie’s get pressed in this atmosphere.
Online tools like PennyCollector.com or PennyPresses.net can...
2025-05-31: the machine doesn't fully compress the penny so you get about 3/5 of the design. still somewhat works though.
2025-04-17: It's next to the ice cream stand by Gate 10. The penny compressed less than any other machine I've used which is un...
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport - Savannah & Hilton Head Island
Black Market Minerals has the penny machine in this shopping area.
2026-01-01: Machine is still there and working, although is very touchy. A penny got stuck when I was there and the cashier accused me of using a dirty penny. she was ultimately abl...
Coligny Plaza Shopping Center
The penny machine was used in 2026 that is a good sign. 🪧
Maine Diner and Gift Shop
JFK penny ideal , yet parking is notoriously expensive and difficult in this area, some say to Uber into it for cost is better than parking. 🅿️
Quincy Market
Place has four different designs and last known working day was in 2024 on app of penny presses.
Maxwell's General Store
Says on app it has a machine hope it does but breakfast items under five dollars this is a win in that department.
Cherry Street Diner
Midwest
This is area closest to me so it’s probably easier to gather penny presses in weekend adventures rather than during longer trips. I have more weekends than I do with the trips of weeks or more.
Online tools like PennyCollector.com or PennyPresses.n...
Penny machine app says it has a machine. No penny photos and not updated in a while not sure if accurate or not.
Christine's - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
They’re three on Navy Pier. Some maybe cost to entry and not outside the building of business. I need to ensure a Chicago penny somewhere, 24 hours preferably. Open to all ideas in comments.
Bike and Roll (2026) - All You MUST Know Before You Go (with Reviews)
Penny machine here with four different ones.
CHERRY STREET DINER, Ashville - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
General places to get pressed pennys
Online tools like PennyCollector.com or PennyPresses.net can help locate them.
Fair price on vintage ones and good reviews on eBay
Vintage Elongated Cents Pressed Penny Souvenir Coin – Random Pick Collectible
Buy them from some of the states to get to 50 fast
AT CINDY'S CENTS, A PENNY IS SPECIAL... ESPECIALLY WHEN ...
Pennys online seem a rare occurrence also in such situations of this many
Copper Pennies by the Pound! Wheat or Memorial Large Mix of Dates - US Wheat Back Cents - Antique Coins
Album with laminated cover, eight inbound coin sheet, crystal clear inserts (free from chemical softeners). Each insert holds six coins each up to 33
Album for Pressed Pennies / Elongated Coins
Hold the penny’s inside
Pressed Smashed Penny Elongated Collector Collection Book Display Holder Album for 108 Coins Booklet
This is cute to display the special to you ones.
Custom miniature 3d printed classic pressed penny machine with red ribbon - display your treasured coin collection
I also like to collect wheatie penny
Wheat Pennies by the Pound(145 pennies)
The Penny Journal™ - Holds 146 pressed coins plus includes a 72 page journal > The Penny Journal (Crimson Red) Holds 146 pressed coins!
The Penny Journal™ - HOLDS 146 coins and so much more!
Pressed Penny Collectors will go crazy for our new, one of a kind Penny Journal™!
It HOLDS 146 coins and so much more!
Holds 128 pressed...
Penny Journal the ultimate pressed penny book
Expanding storage of the journal 📔
2 Pack - Double Sided Penny Collecting Sheets to Expand The Penny Journal by Pennybandz to Hold an Additional 128 Pressed Pennies!
Mudor Pressed Penny Collecting Book (380 Pockets):
MUDOR Pressed Penny Collecting Album - 160