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Dixboro General
Store
5206 Plymouth
Ann Arbor, MI
734-663-5558
Store Hours:
Mon-Sat 10-6
Friday until 8
Sunday 11-5
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Collecting
elongated coins is a hobby that's been around for over a hundred
years, and now you can add to your collection at the Dixboro
General Store.
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It
is generally accepted that the rolling of elongated coins in the
United States began at the World's Columbian Exposition held in
Chicago, Illinois in 1892-1893.  Elongated
coins are coins rolled through hand cranked mill type machines
consisting of reverse-engraved dies cut in steel rollers,
similar in concept to wringers on old fashioned washing
machines. Regular coins are run between the rollers under
tremendous pressure (about 22 tons), which presses the coin into
the die, and due to the pressure, simultaneously stretches the
coin into an "Elongated" shape. The image could
be a logo of a place, words about an event, animals, people or
landmarks. The images on coins are usually related to the
theme of the place. And every image is very unique and
interesting. |
Of
course we'll squish one for you!
Just
send a self addressed stamped envelope,
along with 51 cents, to:
Dixboro
General Store
5206 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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