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The Story Behind the Coin

1893 World’s Columbian Exposition

One of the earliest souvenir elongated coins helped inspire generations of collectors. From World’s Fairs to roadside attractions, these small pieces of metal preserve moments in history that might otherwise be forgotten.

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The Story Behind the Coin

When I was a young boy I got my first elongated coin on a trip to San Diego.

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Collector Spotlight

This month we feature TEC Member and Collector Jane Doe!

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Featured Article

This is the greatest article about Elongated Coins there ever was!

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