Elongated+Coins

__**Elongated Coins **__ Charles Damm

The first elongated coins were created at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. They were invented by Charles Damm, who is pictured above. There are two ways to create an elongated coin. One way is to leave a coin on a railroad track, and the train would generate enough force to flatten or elongate the coin. The other way is to insert a coin into a small rolling mill, also known as a penny press machine. The penny press machine contains two steel rollers that press against each other with immense force, therefore flattening the coin. One of the rollers is engraved with a mirror image of the desired pattern, which results in the imprentation of the design on the coin, as pictured below.

Even though most of the time you use pennies, you can turn any denomination into an elongated coin. There have been multiple occasions where people have turned three dollar gold pieces into elongated coins, now valued over three thousand dollars. Elongated coins make great souvenirs and wonderful gifts for everyone. In addition, they make great collector's items and will be the envy of everyone you know.

An Elongated Coin from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair

1893 Chicago World's Fair (White Elongated Coin Tent on Left) Websites Used:
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