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Pressed Penny swap

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Pressed Penny swap
Swap Coordinator:Ystarr (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Ephemera 
Number of people in swap:17
Location:Regional - North America
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:July 22, 2009
Date items must be sent by:August 5, 2009
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

I've been off of Swap-bot for a while, but I'm back to host a Pressed Penny swap.

Pressed penny machines are often found in tourist spots. All you have to do is place two quarters and one penny (pre-1982 pennies yield best results due to their copper composition) into the machine and crank to your heart's delight! Pressed pennies can be considered a form of "exonumia" (coin-like objects such as token coins and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration).

You will have two (2) partners in total and you will send each partner one (1) pressed penny.

If you're looking for a penny machine near you, here is a list:

http://www.pennycollector.com/AreaList.aspx

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

The small print: (i) I have listed this swap as a REGIONAL (North America) swap, as penny machines are concentrated in North America. If you are an INTERNATIONAL SWAPPER and believe you would be able to comply with the requirements, please contact me via Swapbot form first; (ii) newbies more than welcome, as long as you contact me via swap-bot form first and have a reasonably well-filled out profile; (iii) all others, please have a rating of at least 4.8.

If you have concerns with the requirements, please touch base with me and I am sure we can work something out.

Discussion

vilandra 07/15/2009 #

I love pressed pennies! I have a penny passport that I bought at the hover dam to give them all a home. And I was get duplicates in case I want to incorporate them into my crafts.

Do they have to be from your home town or can they be from anywhere? Just asking because I only know of two penny machines in Ireland. And yes... I have them and am willing to send. :)

megalynn 07/15/2009 #

I love pressed pennies as well! I have a collection book for all of mine and I'd love to have new designs. I'll certainly join this swap. :)

Bizabeth25 07/15/2009 #

This is so cool. I would love an international penny, if anyone starts a international swap! I am signing up for this one though!

auntjudy 07/16/2009 #

I am going to watch this swap. Not because I collect these pennies but I think it would be fun to share the ones around me with others.

Juliettie 07/16/2009 #

So excited to see this one! I will be at one GREAT penny machine location next Monday and had planned to squish some for myself. :)

Ystarr 07/16/2009 #

Thanks for joining everybody!! I look forward to the swap with everyone!

Bevyjo111 07/20/2009 #

I love and collect pressed pennies! I am brand new to the site, but would love to join. Please let me know if I can :)

CraftDiva4 07/21/2009 #

Count me in...thank you for posting the link to find pressed penny machines!

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