Pressed pennies? Where? How many?

[sweetpea2008]

Hi all. I'm really interested in the pressed penny machines around the park. How many are there? Can anyone give me an idea of where they are as well? We might take a small bag of change (are they 50 cents plus a penny?) and try to get a little collection to take home as a souvenier.

Thanks a bunch, we leave a week from tomorrow!

 

[Janomi]

Pressed penny machines are located throughout the parks and the Disney hotels.

During the 50th Celebration, there were maps with machine locations, but City Hall may not carry those anymore. I would still check just in case.

I think the largest collection of machines in one location is on Main Street in the Penny Arcade.
And once you think you've seen them all, you'll wander into another one hidden in a corner somewhere

There was a nice thread on on the boards with tips but I'm unable to locate it at this time. I'll keep on looking.

Some people have suggested using Mini-M&M canisters to organize your pennies and stagger them 2 quarters/1 penny, so you always have the exact amount, cleaning pennies (with vinegar) prior to pressing for shiny goodness, and certain dated pennies for better results (copper/zinc problem).

Hope this helps. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[bradk]

http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/disneygallery/dlpennypress.html

 

[sweetpea2008]

Wonderful! Thanks for your help!

 

[mariezp]

Here's another wesite that has a list:
http://parkpennies.com/