Description
🪙 Premium Clean Coin Options
We offer three stunning metal finishes due to our own coin cleaning process to perfectly showcase your design:
- 95% Vintage Copper Penny (1950–1982): Classic, hefty, and authentic. Slightly aged with a rich, single-tone finish. Composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc.
- Nickel Silver Finish: A premium, sleek, silver-toned alternative with a brilliant luster and crisp line definition.
- Dime Silver Finish (1965–Present): Bright, shiny, and highly polished for a modern look. Composed of a durable copper-nickel blend.
Our custom pressed coins are durable, high-contrast keepsakes built to preserve memories for generations.
✨ How Custom Orders Work
Whether you need a small batch or a large run for your event, we make the personalization process quick and seamless!
- Submit Your Details: Simply leave your text or concept notes in the customization field when placing your order.
- Approve Your Design: We will craft a unique minimalist graphic design just for you and send a preview for your approval. Most proofs are designed and approved the exact same day!
- Fast Shipping: Once approved, your custom coins are precision-rolled and typically ship out within 3/5 business days.
Already have your own art? We accept any file format! Simply email your design directly to us at custompennies.com@gmail.com, and we will take care of the rest.
📚 Fun Facts About Elongated Pennies
- How They’re Crafted: Each coin is fed through high-precision steel rollers under over 3,000 pounds of intense pressure. One roller features a deeply engraved die, flattening the metal and embossing the artwork in magnificent high relief.
- A Historic Tradition: While flattening coins dates back to Europe Railroad Smashing Coin in 1833, the hobby took America by storm at the 1893 Columbian World’s Fair in Chicago. They became a legendary staple at major tourist destinations and amusement parks shortly after, evolving into a highly prized collector’s medium.
- Ultimate Collectability: Smashed pennies are beloved souvenirs worldwide. Dedicated collectors track down everything from standard single-sided designs to incredibly rare double-sided “mules.” The global community of pressed coin enthusiasts spans thousands of collectors hunting for the next unique stamp to add to their collections.
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