pressed penny machines

[nonzerosum]

Here's a weird question for you all. Does anyone know if the pressed penny machines will accept Canadian pennies?

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

Yes they do.

Obviously, you have to use US quarters for the machine.

There is some debate as to whether they come out better than US, or older coins are better, etc.

We have also used a combination of US and/or Canadian and I just pick the shinest ones we have and they have all come out fine.

My DD has 4 1/2 books full - all different!

 

[neonurse]

Also, we found that the machines that have the crank you turn rather than pushing a button don't seem to leave as nice of an inprint. Anyone else have this experience??

 

[Diamondintheruff]

There are many threads dedicated to this subject. From what I recall pre-1982 pennies are superior in the crank ones. It has to do with the mixture of metals that used back than.

I have used all sorts of pennies in the machines and my kids don't seem to notice any imperfections.

 

[bababear_50]

Ok was I the only one who thought that it only cost a penny to get a flat penny?
Shocked me last year when I was there and saw you had to pay each machine quarters to press a penny. Still a cute inexpensive way for the kids (or kids at heart) to have some fun.

Hugs Mel

P.S. Maybe we could post a list of all the places we've seen the penny machines??

I saw one in Pop Century's Lobby.

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Allears has a blurb on pressed pennies that will tell you everything you need to know. Here is the link.

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/penny.htm

They also have a comprehensive list of where you can find the pressed penny machines. I printed out the list and carried it around with me. Here is the link.

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/pennylist.htm

 

[bababear_50]

Avast me hearties

Thanks Diamondintheruff,,

hugs Mel

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Anything for you Mel!