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AVAILABLE: DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS 35TH ANNIVERSARY SET CSNS EXCLUSIVE PINE TREE SHILLING |
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FREE DISNEY PEOPLE
MOVER LOGO PENNY WITH EVERY ORDER: While supplies last through 2024; no minimum order; automatically
included – no button to push These were rolled by Don Cade using his People Mover design, with
our exclusive zzzcoins backstamp added. The People Mover design is now in the Parkpennies catalog as
#DT0033. (If you order the People Mover denomination set below, you
will still get a free penny with your order) DENOMINATION SET FOR SALE
Denomination set - $12
(quarter, dime, nickel, copper cent)
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ADDED IN
MAY 2024 Mainly
Chicago & northern Indiana * Watch for
our catalog numbers with “cp” suffixes. These are copper cents that have been
cleaned and polished using professional methods that yield a bright, shinier lustre than we get with 40- to 60-year-old BU copper
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PAWN STARS PENNY ON INDIAN HEAD CENT
The famous Chumlee penny with his dog Pinky. Produced in 2019 and featured on the
television show, these coins are rolled on Indian Head cents (copper, of
course) with visible dates on the reverse. We have
only a few copies. NV01 $9.99
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HAWAIIAN MICKEY MOUSE The recent
expiration of the copyright to the original Mickey Mouse art is bringing
forth a minor explosion of Mickey pennies from private rollers. This one is from the noted Hawaiian
specialist Michael Mochizuki and carries the inscription “Aloha from
Hawaii.” We picked up a few extras for
resale. Rolled on copper U.S. cents. HI01 $3
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DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS 35TH ANNIVERSARY SET
First
reported on May 1, these coins are available at the park at the Hollywood
Junction machine. They depict 4
favorite lands and features at Hollywood Studios: old-time Mickey &
Minnie (styled after Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway on Hollywood
Boulevard); the Star Wars Millennium Falcon from Galaxy’s Edge; Woody the
cowboy from Andy’s Backyard (officially known as Toy Story Land); and the
Hollywood Tower Hotel/Tower of Terror at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Rolled on
zinc pennies supplied by the machine.
Presscoins #WDW24061-24064] DHS68 $9.99
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RAY DILLARD’S LAST PROJECT: CSNS 2020 SHOW
COIN FOR CANCELED CONVENTION
When Ray
passed away, the die for the Central States Numismatic Society’s 2020 show
coin was still in his machine, and a bag of rolled pennies was discovered
next to the machine. These were sent
by TEC officers to the CSNS to fulfil Ray’s
obligation. The
convention, however, was canceled due to COVID. The coins sat in storage until 2024, when
they were offered at the convention in May.
These are
rolled on copper cents with stained/dyed red backgrounds. They were not cleaned or polished, so
some show minor stains or patina.
I have weeded out any with major staining. (I have come across a
couple with different backs, and one rolled on zinc) The design
depicts a steam locomotive emerging from the CSNS
logo, with dates and location for the canceled 2020 show. This is a
rare opportunity to secure an important coin in Ray’s long history in our
hobby. These will come with a souvenir card (about the size of a
baseball card) that we created to highlight this coin’s history. Prior purchasers will automatically
receive cards in the mail (being sent around June 5). CS01 $3
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CHICAGO
CUBS – SPORTS WORLD Chicago, Illinois
IL49cp $10.99
We rolled a few extra World Series
Champions coins from this set for individual sale. Also rolled on cleaned and polished copper
cents.
IL49.1cp
single coin $3 SINGLES
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WRIGLEY PARK It’s rare that we offer something that
is blatantly unpennyish (is that a word? It is
now!), but we thought Cubs fans might appreciate these souvenir packages with
a small book and a small resin replica of Wrigley Field. The original price was $24.99, but we have
some for half price - $12.49. They are unused, but we slit open
the plastic tape to inspect and confirm that the models were intact. We have only 3 copies (and we will list
them on eBay soon if they don’t sell out here). No extra charge for shipping – our
usual flat rate applies to your entire order! Wrigley $12.49
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PINE TREE SHILLING CSNS 2024 SHOW EXCLUSIVE
Between 500 and 800 replica coins
were made for the 2024 Central States convention in May. They are rolled on pewter using a rocker press,
and are actually made from elongated blanks that are positioned in the press
to change an elongated blank into a round coin. I will be writing an article for TECNews about these “unelongated” coins. Each coin is hand-rolled and will
have minor centering variations. The
photo shows a representative sample of what we are selling. The inner ring on the date side has an
inscription for the CSNS show. This is the first such project by
Joe Paonessa of the Root River Mint.
He will re-use the obverse die, and will create similar reverse dies
that replace the CSNS inscription with wording for
other events and sponsors. CS04 $4
GOING FAST! |
INDIANA DUNES NP TOKEN BACK IN STOCK
NP13 $2.99
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INDIANA DUNES BACK IN STOCK
IN20cp $6.25
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A COLLECTION OF CENTRAL STATES NUMISMATIC SOCIETY (CSNS) ANNUAL TOKENS
The CSNS show issues a promotional coin each year to promote
the event. We have quantities of 5
years (2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017).
These coins are slightly larger than a quarter and are legendary for
obverses that reproduce old U.S. coin designs. We are
offering all 5 for one low price, or you can order individually by year. Three come in flips, and two are
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CS07 (set
of 5) $4 CS07.10
(2010 Milwaukee) $1 CS07.11
(2011 Rosemont) $1 CS07.12
(2012 Schaumburg) $1 CS07.16
(2016 Schaumburg) $1 CS07.17
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NATMUS (NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE & TRUCK MUSEUM OF THE
UNITED STATES) SET BACK IN
STOCK Auburn,
Indiana
Complete set of 4, rolled on copper
cents that have been cleaned and polished using professional methods. Note that a couple designs roll slightly
short, as shown in photo. IN01cp $6.99
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5-COIN SET OF LION KING WDW ARCADE
TOKENS
Complete
set of 5: Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, and Simba. Used/circulated. These coins
were first thrown from floats during the Magic Kingdom parade celebrating the
Lion King, which I believe occurred a year after its release when it was
offered on home video (VHS). The back
side of the coins features a stylized castle and the year 1995, which
corresponds with the home video release. The coins
were then quickly added to arcade machines on the Disney World property. Although we
characterize these as brass tokens, the color can vary from brass to copper
shades. They are the size of standard
arcade tokens (slightly larger than a U.S. quarter). You will
receive 5 coins. The 6th coin shows
the reverse design common to all. TK-LK5 $9.99 |
LINCOLN
HOME NATIONAL PARK TOKEN Springfield, Illinois A single token from the historic
site in Springfield. This was
Lincoln’s home before he was elected president, and he is buried in a local
cemetery. The house is open for tours. NP20 $2.49
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3 PEWTER
GOOD LUCK TOKENS 3 used tokens made of pewter with
the uplifting wishes “Wisdom,” “Peace,” and “Safe Journeys.” Photos show both sides. Only one set available.
z20 $5
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MICHIGAN CONVENTION COIN These coins
were designed and rolled by Ryan and Justin Manley for the Michigan State
Numismatic Society spring 2024 convention in April. The design includes a robin, a sure sign of
spring and the state’s official bird. We have
limited quantities on zinc and on uncleaned wheat pennies. The version on a nickel is not
available.
MSNS circulated wheat penny
$1.49 MSNS shiny zinc penny
$1 |
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60 NEW
COINS IN JANUARY 2024 60 NEW COINS WERE ISSUED IN JANUARY 2024. 23 FEATURE THE 2024 DATE,
WHILE THE REMAINDER ARE UNDATED REPLACEMENTS FOR THE PRIOR 100 YEARS OF
WONDER SERIES. WE ARE SELLING COMPLETE SETS OF THE DATED 2024 COINS AND
THE UNDATED COINS. Singles are not currently available
through our website. All new Disney coins are pressed on zinc pennies
supplied by the machines. As usual,
they are not always perfect rolls. You may see surface scratches on the
coins. It appears the vendor tightened
the die pressure to reduce the risk of short rolls, but this also eats into
the coin surface, leaving scratches. The photos show a representative sample, and yours
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2024
ASSORTMENT – COMPLETE SET OF 23 DATED COINS Complete set of all 23 pennies with 2024 dates. There will be a duplicate design in the full 2024 series – two
locations have a coin with the four park logos. They will be separately marked. There are subtle differences between the
two coins, so completists will want both [see photo below].
Magic Kingdom coin has horizontal
stripes and slightly smaller park icons Set 2024P
(complete) $54.99 For those few who purchased the incomplete Set A, we have the 3-coin
Set B for sale separately. Set 2024P.B $7.49 |
Included in this Complete Set of 23:
Included in
Set B (also in complete set):
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SET A – This set became available during our January visit to Disney World
UNDATED COINS ASSORTMENT – SET A 12 pennies
without dates. We believe these will
serve as permanent replacements for some of the 100 Years of Wonder coins (as
well as a few other older designs). There are 37 coins that fit in this category, and the other 25 are
found in Set B, now available. Set Undated.A $28.79
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NOW AVAILABLE – SET B Set B became available after our January visit to the parks
UNDATED COINS ASSORTMENT – SET B The
remaining 25 pennies without dates. We
believe these will serve as permanent replacements for some of the 100 Years
of Wonder coins (as well as a few other older designs). There are 37 coins that fit in this category. The first grouping of 12 pennies is
available to the left as Set A. Set Undated.B $57.99
ORDER
SETS A & B FOR THE COMPLETE SET OF UNDATED COINS ADDED IN JANUARY
2024. THE
DATED COINS ARE AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE SET ABOVE. |
The
following 12 coins are included in SET A:
These 25 coins
are included in Set B:
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2024 MACHINE SETS We were able to roll extra sets from only a few machines. You may see surface scratches on the
coins. It appears the vendor tightened
the die pressure to reduce the risk of short rolls, but this also eats into
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MEADOW TRADING POST Fort Wilderness
The hardest
machine to get to unless you are camping at Fort Wilderness – three new
designs were added in January 2024 to replace the 100 Years of Wonder coins
from 2023. Although we have to place a
higher price on them due to the time involved, we made sure to get a few
extra sets beyond what we needed for the complete sets of 2024 new coins. Hiking
Mickey (WDW24049), camping scene (WDW24048), Goofy fishing (WDW24050). Pressed on shiny zinc pennies supplied by
the machine. Set RES107 $8.99 |
OSCAR’S SUPER SERVICE Hollywood Studios
Three new
coins replaced the designs formerly available here. One depicts the Tower of Terror with a 2024
date (Presscoins WDW24001), and there are two new undated designs (Daisy
& Minnie in car, WDW24002, and Director Mickey with Minnie,
WDW24003). Complete set of 3 from the
Oscar’s machine. Pressed on
shiny zinc pennies supplied by the machine.
Set DHS67 $7.49 |
HALL OF PRESIDENTS EXIT Magic Kingdom
This
location has several names – Hall of Presidents exit; Liberty Square Ticket
Office; Heritage House. The machine is
located in the walkway between the Hall of Presidents exit and the Sleepy
Hollow food booth dining area. The three
coins celebrating 100 Years of Wonder were replaced by one new design (Hatbox
Ghost, Presscoins #WDW24024 – sure to be popular) and two old designs (the
steam boat and Hall of Presidents, Presscoins #MK0197 & MK0198). This is the
complete set of 3 from this machine, rolled on shiny zinc pennies supplied by
the machine. They are very robust
pressings – well-centered with full images and borders. Set MK73 $7.49 |
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ANIMAL KINGDOM
LODGE 8 ZINC Presscoins #WDW23111-23118. Features classic Disney characters
and Lion King. Preloaded zinc pennies. RES104 $12.99
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PORT ORLEANS
RIVERSIDE SET OF 8
Presscoins #WDW23103-23110.
Old-time classic Disney characters, including Oswald. RES102 $12.99
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PORT ORLEANS TIANA
FRENCH QUARTER SET
Preloaded zinc
pennies feature scenes from the Frog Princess movie. This machine replaces two machines that
included similar themes. Presscoins
#WDW23119-23126. RES103 $12.99
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THOR DEFECTIVE AND
REPLACEMENT DIES ·
The earliest orders will get the best examples ·
These photos show representative examples – your coin will be
similar but maybe not identical ·
Very limited quantities We have a few
copies of the original “wavy” defective Thor coins, as well as the
replacement die, from Pop Century. The original die
was defective, so a new die was introduced in late 2023 for only a couple
months.
Defective die:
Presscoins #WDW23071b: Thor1 $8.99
SOLD OUT For more
information, Presscoins entries for these and the original undamaged die can
be found here: PRESSCOINS |
Good replacement
copies: Presscoins #WDW23102: Thor3 $5.99
Off-center
replacement copies: Presscoins #WDW23102: Thor2 $2.99
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PEOPLE MOVER LOGO
DENOMINATION SET All orders on our website will get a free copper cent in
2024, while supplies last. 4-coin
denomination sets are available for purchase here. The coins are: copper penny; nickel; dime;
quarter.
People Mover denomination set of 4
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LATE 2023 DISNEY ADDITIONS More sets of Disney 100 Years of Wonder coins, as well as newer sets
from Riviera Resort and Tron, can be found on our 100YOW page |
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DISNEY COMPANY 100TH ANNIVERSARY PENNIES complete sets of 69 coins This set includes the smooth second (replacement) version of the
Thor penny A few coins (including the new Thor die) may be off-center due to
machine problems that affected entire batches Complete set #YOW69 $169.99
See
our 100YOW page for
more sets, including a makeup set for those who purchased the incomplete set
of 63 earlier in 2023 |
GRAND
FLORIDIAN BUS STOP 2023 SET with 2
100YOW COINS
We were able to stock up on these sets in
January 2024 when the machine had not yet been switched to the 2024
designs. Includes two 100YOW coins
(Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland), but many of them are off-center (as
shown in photo). Pressed on zinc pennies supplied by the
machine. RES106 $7.49
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TRON
simulated arcade tokens
When the Tron ride opened in April 2023 a set
of 6 different arcade-style tokens for “Flynn’s Arcade” (from the movie) was
offered in the gift shop. These are
still available. Unlike the old Flynn’s Arcade tokens from
California Adventure, these are oversized tokens that are around 30 mm, the
size of a U.S. half dollar. A quarter
dollar is shown for size comparison. The reverse has “Flynn’s Arcade,” and the
fronts show 6 different graphic designs associated with the movies. Three coins have a nickel-silver finish, and
three have a brass finish. They do not
stick to a magnet. Sold as a complete set of 6. . Set of 6 -
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New Epcot
France A new 8-die machine was installed at Les Halles in Epcot’s France pavilion. The machine replaced a 3-die machine with a secret die that was
never placed into service. Unfortunately, this preloaded machine delivers poorly
aligned pennies, as shown in the photos. We hope to get better sets in January, and
are discounting these in light of their condition. Presscoins #WDW23094-23101. Set
EP55x $9.99
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4-die
machine at Muppet 3D Movie Entrance This machine was quietly added in April 2023
(no announcement – not even on Presscoins) with 4 brand-new designs: Vampirina; Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a car; Mickey as
Steamboat Wille; and Stitch with Angel. This is a preloaded machine with zinc pennies. Presscoins #WDW23090-23093. Set
DHS66 $9.99
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Frontierland
Restrooms machine combines retired Hotel Boulevard designs This machine popped up late in 2023, well after
the closure of Splash Mountain and the relocation and (for some) retirement
of its associated machines. The set
incorporates three retired designs from Hotel Boulevard hotels : Presscoins
#WDW18044 (Minnie Mouse, originally at B Resort & Spa); WDW18050 (Chip
& Dale, originally at Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace); and WDW18039
(Mickey & Pluto, originally at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista). Set
MK71 $7.50
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ANIMAL KINGDOM 25TH
ANNIVERSARY Complete set of 3 zinc pennies from 3 different machines, added in
early April 2023 These coins were being retired in May 2024. [Presscoins # WDW23079-23081]
AK43 $11.99
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LIVING SEAS 100TH
Remy; Ariel with Flounder; Figment; Nemo & Dory. Complete set of 4 from the gift shop at The
Living Seas, pressed on zinc pennies supplied by the machine. Set #
EP56 $9.99
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MAYFIELD
DAIRY Athens,
Tennessee
Many dairies and farms have taken
on a role to educate and entertain the public. The Mayfield Dairy has a penny press in
their visitor center with 4 dies. This complete set is rolled on
uncirculated copper cents. Designs: logo; Divco
milk truck; Turtle Tracks with cartoon turtle; milkman’s carry rack with
bottles. TN74 $5.99
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COOTERS Pigeon Forge, Tennessee History was made on January 10, 2024 when – after more five years of
trying – I finally got a Cooters machine to roll 4 coins in a row. Their machines at their Tennessee locations
always seem to be out of order. They
are the worst machines in the southeast and make the Buc-ee’s
machines seem reliable. The second machine was out of order, of course, but my luck with
machine #1 is your gain. These pennies
are poorly aligned, but they are miracle pennies. We may never be able to stock them again. Designs: Cooter’s tow truck; General Lee car; General Lee number 01;
sheriff’s badge. The coins all say
“Gatlinburg” but this museum is now located in Pigeon Forge. Pressed on cleaned copper cents that may show signs of streaks. TN31 $5.99
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RACCOON MOUNTAIN CAVERNS Chattanooga, Tennessee
A
campground and cave attraction, Raccoon Mountain’s gift shop features a penny
press with 4 dies. This is a complete
set, rolled on uncirculated copper cents. Designs:
raccoon head; steam locomotive; bat; caver’s helmet. These coins include a backstamp with
location information. TN75 $5.99
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KENNESAW
MOUNTAIN NATIONAL
BATTLEFIELD PARK Kennesaw,
Georgia It took years to finally get a
parking space at the visitor center!
Complete set of 4 pressed on uncirculated copper cents. Designs: Monument; shooting soldier
in oval; cannon with mountains; Kennesaw Mountain 1864 [year of Civil War
battle]. Check out our national park tokens from
this location as well. GA13 $5.99
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WORTH
COUNTY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE Sylvester, Georgia
This
chamber of commerce office in the heart of peanut country loves to receive
visitors. If you’re luck, they may
offer you a Coke and a bag of peanuts.
Designs:
Peanut Festival; county courthouse ; fish and Lake Blackshear; steam
locomotive GAS&C 100. Complete
set of 4 pressed on uncirculated copper cents. GA17 $5.99
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TOKEN FOR HORSESHOE CURVE & RAILROADERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM Altoona, Pennsylvania
While
cleaning up, we found these brass tokens from the Horseshoe Curve and the
Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona.
There may be minor blemishes (stains) that we have not tried to clean
off. Both sides of the token are
shown, with a quarter for size comparison only (not included in the sale,
unless you want to add 25 cents!). PA19 $3
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MACON MUSEUM OF ARTS & SCIENCES Macon, Georgia This
museum has a penny press with a single design. Pressed on an uncirculated copper cent. GA15 $1.49
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YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT NEW PENNY FOR 2023
This
beauty was produced by private roller Alex Mruk for Christmas 2023. Pressed on copper cents. AM01 $2.25 |
9 HELL NOTES
(both sides
shown) An assortment of 9 Hell/Heaven
notes. In some Asian cultures,
sacrifices are made for the souls of the departed to pave their way to
Heaven. Often, the sacrifice is done through burning decorative paper
and artificial money (collectively called "joss paper"). The designs can have legendary
historical figures, or they might simulate real money without running afoul
of counterfeiting laws (for example, in North America families might burn
replicas of American currency). They often bear the markings of
"Hell Bank Note" or "Heaven Bank Note," which can be a
bit shocking to Western onlookers. They all tend to bear very high
denominations; some of these are 50 million dollars and 100 million
dollars. After all, if you are making a sacrifice, you might as well
make it look like a big one! This lot presents a variety of
nine uncirculated notes. They seem to be mainly Chinese, but there may
be a couple Vietnamese notes mixed in. These make a colorful and interesting
basis for a currency collection. The notes at the bottom of the photo
are the same size as U.S. currency, so that should give you an idea of the
size of these items. Coin dealers often mix these in
with their bargain-box currency and sell them for 50 cents or a dollar
apiece. Shipped in protective cardboard to keep them crisp. #HECK $4
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NATIONAL PARK TOKENS National Park tokens are between
the size of a nickel and a quarter and have artwork on both sides. They are sold at many national parks and
related federal facilities operated by the National Park Service (such as
historic sites, battlefields, national lakeshores, etc.). Prices vary because they are set by the operators
of the gift shops. Other national park tokens can be
found on their own page: Click
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KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK –
GEORGIA MONUMENT We already had the Illinois
Monument token (see
our regular Georgia listings or our National Park Tokens page),
but now we add the Georgia Monument token.
NP17 $2.99
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OCMULGEE MOUNDS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Macon, Georgia This
historic park features ancient Indian burial grounds. One token is available at its gift shop. NP18 $2.25
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BACK IN STOCK
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK – MINGUS MILL Gatlinburg, Tennessee This item
had been out of stock on our webpage for a year or so. We have obtained a new supply of these
popular tokens. NP-TN01 $2.50
See our other Smoky Mountain coins and tokens on the Tennessee page |
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NEW DESIGNS AT FIELD MUSEUM
We’re not
sure when this machine was added, but it replaces the machine that had
extinct species with more extinct species and the square-shaped Field Museum
logo adopted in 2018. To date, these
are the only pressed coins with the newer logo. Designs:
Saber-toothed Cat; Allosaurus; Sue at the Field Museum Chicago; 2 dinosaurs
at water’s edge. Pressed on
shiny zinc pennies supplied by the machine. Set IL44z $9.99
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U-BOAT COINS ON GERMAN EURO COINS
We sprayed
a green dye on the oak cluster side of German 2-euro-cent coins (the Ray
Dillard method) and pressed these with the oak clusters on the reverse. These coins are the same size as an
American penny. You get the two U-505
designs from the submarine exhibit at the Museum of Science &
Industry. The reverse and a raw source
coin are shown only for comparison. Set IL18.eu (2 coins)
$5.99 Trivia: although the
U-boat was captured off Africa and towed through 4 Great Lakes to Chicago
after the war, humorous Chicagoans used to convincingly tell gullible
visitors that it was captured in Lake Michigan and shows how close Germany
had come to invading the United States.
While the German navy patrolled off the coast of the U.S., it wouldn’t
have gotten past the Welland Canal. |
U-BOAT COINS ON 5-PFENNIG COINS BACK IN STOCK
The two
U-boat designs pressed on slightly circulated obsolete German 5-pfennig
coins. These coins have a brass tone
to them, and because they are slightly circulated you can generally see the
image of the oak clusters from the source coin on the reverse (intensity
varies – visibility is higher for highly circulated coins). The German
5-pfennig coin (a denomination replaced when Germany adopted the Euro) is
slightly smaller than an American penny, but also slightly thicker. When rolling, the full image is usually
realized. You will
receive two coins with U-boat designs.
The rolled reverse and a source coin are only shown for reference. Set IL18.5 (2 coins)
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OUTLET OFFERING – BLEMISHED MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY We have
sets of 4 pennies that were rolled on copper coins that show streaks and an
occasional stain. They may have been cleaned coins; we do not clean our
coins, so we’re offering these as-is.
You may be able to clean them and improve them, but they actually look
pretty good to start with – they’re just not the quality we prefer to sell. This is our
set #IL17 (PennyCollector machine 1). So you can see the designs, we are showing
a photo of the good sets we sell at a higher price; these blemished sets (in
lesser condition) are being offered for $4, and we have two sets
available. Copper cents.
Set IL17BL $4 TWO BLEMISHED SETS AVAILABLE |
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ASSORTMENT OF U.S. ELONGATED PENNIES FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS See the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet
As I
travel, I often end up with excess pennies after putting together sets. These coins are pressed on uncirculated
copper cents where we are able to use our own coins, and on zinc pennies
supplied by the machine otherwise. The
photo shows the exact set you are purchasing. I traveled
12,000 miles in summer 2023 and January 2024, so these coins come from such
diverse regions as northern Michigan, central Ohio, the Mammoth Cave area,
Disney World, Niagara Falls, St. Augustine, the Smoky Mountains, and northern
Georgia. m58 $24 |
HARD ROCK CASINO + 3 OTHER CASINO TOKENS Las Vegas, Detroit, Windsor
An
assortment of 4 casino tokens. Tokens
are generally retired from the casino industry; most machines use paper
tickets for payouts instead. This set
includes a circulated $1 gaming token from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
in Las Vegas, plus 3 obsolete tokens from 3 Detroit-area casinos: Casino
Windsor (25 cents, used); Motor City Casino (25 cents, used); and Greektown
Casino (5 cents, uncirculated from roll). Casino
tokens (and casino chips) are an interesting and often colorful area of
numismatic collecting. The Casino
Collectibles Association can be found at https://www.ccgtcc.com,
and the most complete catalog of casino chips, tokens, cards, and other items
is found at https://chipguide.com/. Chip Guide
## CG096249 (Hard Rock), CG091201 (Windsor), CG022776 (Motor City),
CG022665 (Greektown). Both sides shown
in photo. m52 $5 |
RAINFOREST ADVENTURES ZOO MEDALLION Sevierville, Tennessee
Medallion
(approximately the size of an old silver dollar) from the Rainforest
Adventure in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Note: this facility is not associated with the national Rainforest
Café restaurant chain. It is an indoor
zoo with real animals, unlike Rainforest Café. Slightly used;
features a cockatoo on one side and goats on the other. Both sides shown in photo. m57 $3.09 |
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MARVIN’S MARVELOUS MECHANICAL MUSEUM Farmington Hills, Michigan
This
Michigan museum of playable arcade machines is slated to move (but not close)
in 2024. It is routinely included
among national lists of unusual places to visit. This brass
souvenir 25 cents “good for” token was available many years ago (I believe in
the 1990s) and has been out of production for at least a couple decades. This
one is used; I have not tried to clean it. Token
Catalog #TC-392212. About 27mm
diameter. Both sides shown in photo. m53 $4 |
CABELA’S AMUSEMENT TOKEN Dundee, Michigan
Cabela’s
token used for game area. It features
the two fighting bears symbol associated with the Dundee store. This is the variation with initials RWM, Token Catalog #TC-357366. Slightly used, about 24mm. Both sides
shown in photo. m54 $2 |
PATRIOTIC TOKENS
An
assortment of 4 tokens honoring the American bicentennial. The 250th anniversary will be celebrated in
2026 – time to stock up on Americana! Photo shows
exact set you are buying. The larger
coins are about the size of an old silver dollar. The Paul Revere coin is an aluminum Shell
gas station promotional item and is about the size of a quarter. All are
gently used. Both sides shown in
photo. m55 $5 |
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MORE THAN 25 ASSORTED TOKENS
I cleaned
out the miscellaneous token bin to put this lot together. The photo depicts what you’ll get:
transportation, advertising, arcade, car wash, casino, state tax tokens, and
other stuff. There are a few
duplicates because you just can’t get away from those obsolete NYC transit
tokens no matter how hard you try. Both sides
shown in photo. Expect these to be
well-circulated. m56 $5 |
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY We have sets
of 4 pennies that were rolled on copper coins that show streaks and an
occasional stain. They may have been cleaned coins (where the cleaning
material leaves a residue behind); we do not clean our coins, so we’re
offering these as-is. You may be able
to clean them and improve them, but they actually look pretty good to start
with – they’re just not the quality we prefer to sell. This is our
set #IL17 (PennyCollector machine 1). So you can see the designs, we are showing
a photo of the good sets we sell at a higher price; these blemished sets (in
lesser condition) are being offered for $4, and we have two sets available. Copper cents.
Set IL17BL $4 TWO BLEMISHED SETS AVAILABLE Unblemished sets area available on our Illinois page |
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