Pressed Pennies

[luvsgrumpy]

I remember reading this somewhere but forget where. Can anyone give me advice as to what type (new or older) or years of pennies are the best for good images? I really appreciate the info. We're not going for about 5 weeks but I'm trying to get some of the little things taken care of.

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[pezpam]

Pennies from before 1982 are best. They're all copper as opposed to newer coins that have a zinc center. The zinc will show up and make the image streaked with silver metal that will tarnish badly. The older coins are easily polished before or after pressing if you like shiny smashies.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Is there a guide to all the pressed penny machines (where they're located, what kind of image, etc.?) Seems like I've seen somethng on that before, but don't remember. Anyone?

 

[NJDisneymom]

great question, and I thought new shiny pennies would be best, but there are silver streaks in some of ours. I'm going to start collecting some old pennies now!!!

Here is a link with some helpful tips on penny presses.... http://allearsnet.com/btp/penny.htm

and here is the link to the list of penny presses....
http://allearsnet.com/btp/pennylist.htm

Hope that helps!!!

 

[luvsgrumpy]

Thanks a lot, and to think, I have my pennies sitting waiting to go to the bank. Guess I found something for DD4 to do tomorrow!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Thanks, NJDisneyMom. Knew I'd seen that somewhere - wish I'd remembered it was Deb's site!