This elongated coin guide features "pressed pennies" by The Mouse that may represent the purest form of Disneyland souvenir pressed pennies ever issued. The elongated coins listed here are from dies engraved on-site at The Original Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, by the Disneyland Arcade Shop Technicians and partner krafts. These elongated coins and tokens are usually issued to recognize special Disneyland Resort Cast Members or Special Events.
This Disneyland Shop Elongated Coin Guide in some respects, is an exclusive subset of scarce coins that are part of the "CM" Cast Member and Special Events Guide. It is possible and appropriate that once this guide is definitive, complete and chronological, the coins should become part of the CM Guide. Therefore, advanced collectors may wish to include these coins as a key part of their "CM" collections. Any DS coins that meet DN or TR guide criteria, we feel, should be included as part of those respective guides as well.
Collectors will notice that Arcade Shop die engraving has greatly evolved from the first, very basic, dot matrix style text backstamps. We feel if the direction of "in-house" die engraving continues as it has so far, the Arcade Shop may become the first choice source for future in-park penny press dies.
These early exceptional examples of actual Disneyland engraved coins may represent both a beginning and the future of all Disney elongated coins or maybe just a limited venture. Whatever the future brings, we feel these coins already have a great pedigree and could be key additions to advanced collections.
Note: As of the time of this writing, in 2008, all elongated coin backstamps or "back" dies in the Disneyland Resort were also engraved on-site by Disneyland Arcade Shop Technicians. If it is your wish to collect elongated coins bearing images engraved at Disneyland, do consider the many coins with backstamps.
Because the coins in this guide section are often extremely scarce and information about them is hard to come by... We need your help! Please share any additional information you have about "DS" guide coins by contacting us anony-mousely if you wish.
Gallery of elongated coin
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DS0001-Current
DS0001 Vertical elongated penny image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. Very faint engraving, ARCADE MECHANICS, Mickey Mouse with hat and scarf winter ware, MERRY CHRISTMAS 2004. (A Mickey ears symbol, ooo, is used as the "00" in 2004.) Last line believed to read "Disneyland". No gripper, no border small image. Early dot matrix style of acid engraving. Believed to be the first elongated obverse die ever engraved "in-house" by Disney. Very similar to the DS0002, except penny sized image.
Backstamp: Known examples have been blank
This early example shows the dot matrix style of acid etching that was used to engrave the first Disney backstamp die for the DL0251 Main Street USA elongated nickel. (The DL0251 single die machine used a back die rather than a back roller.)
Reportedly, this coin was informally introduced to Arcade Shop Cast Members during the 2004 Christmas Season, following the first Disney backstamp issued in July of 2004. The coin was well received and set the stage for future elongated coins engraved at the Disneyland Resort. Feedback given for this coin was used to improve the following Arcade Shop issued elongated coins and elongated coin backstamps.
DS0002 Vertical elongated quarter image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. Very faint engraving, ARCADE MECHANICS, Mickey Mouse with hat and scarf winter ware, MERRY CHRISTMAS 2004. (A Mickey ears symbol, ooo, is used as the "00" in 2004.) Last line believed to read "Disneyland". No gripper, no border large image. Early dot matrix style of acid engraving. Very similar to the DS0001, except quarter sized image.
Backstamp: Known examples have been blank
This coin *may* have been made within days of the DS0001. Some early coins have been reported to have been pressed on the backs of known onstage coins. Possibly the onstage dies were used to pull these engravings though the press, as they do not have coin grips.
DS0003 Horizontal elongated penny image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. ALEXANDER D. ROSIE, RECON ROSIE, THE SECRETE SQUIRREL, dot matrix, star border, grip right.
Backstamp: A nickel example is known to be blank.
Backstamp: A copper and a steel cent example is known to have four repeating DISNEYLAND's.
This coin is just too cool! Trusted sources told Robert Hoff of ParkPennies.com that this coin was made as a gift to Alex Rosie, Arcade Manager, when leaving Disney after overseeing some major advances in the Arcade Mechanics kraft. Mr. Rosie, a former Marine, was well respected and liked by all that have reported to us about this coin.
DS0004 Horizontal elongated token image. ELECTRO MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS written as a border, construction Mickey, grip right, inscription forms a border. Pressed on the large "Mickey USA" dollar token that was once vended via a converted change machine in Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, Critter Country.
Reverse: MAGICAL MILESTONES, shooting star, DISNEYLAND 1955-2005.
DS0005 Vertical elongated token image. HAPPY EASTER UTILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, banner with 2005, nine small Mickey Mouse heads in two rows, three gears, wire border, grip top.
Pressed on the large "Mickey USA" dollar token that was once vended via a converted change machine in Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, Critter Country.
Backstamp: Blank
DS0006 Horizontal elongated penny image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. MAGICAL MILESTONES, shooting star, DISNEYLAND 1955-2005. (Same as the reverse of the coins in the 50th Anniversary set.) no border, grip left.
Reverse: Blank
Readers have reported several DS0006 coin denominations. These coins may have been made as test coins and given as gifts to Cast Members. (Based on ParkPennies.com email.)
DS0004 Disneyland Shop MAGICAL MILESTONES, shooting star, DISNEYLAND 1955-2005 backstamp. Pressed on the large "Mickey USA" dollar token that was once vended via a converted change machine in Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, Critter Country.
This early Arcade shop engraving features a wedding cake "Scott & Tracey, Wilson Family Finally 6-5-5" (Married when they met again, 25 years after they were high school sweethearts.) Made by the Arcade Shop to memorialize the wedding of a good friend and long time Arcade Shop Cast Member, on his wedding June 5, 2005.
Only about three coins featured a Backstamp.
Approximately 50 coins were pressed in total, mostly on brass planchets, including around 15 quarters and couple of smaller image cents. David (Scott) Wilson is also the eighth Cast Member inscribed on the DS0008 Electro Mechanical 2005 nickel. Images and background information courtesy of David and Tracey Wilson.
DS0008 Horizontal elongated nickel image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. ELECTRO MECHANICAL, unusual Santa Mickey Mouse face, 2005, wire border. Scarce.
Backstamp: MERRY CHRISTMAS in script, KEN, GEORGE, EVERETT, KATHIE, GLENN, ROB, BOYD, DAVID, JEFF, RODELIO, LAURA, DANNY, STEPH, ROGER, MIKE, ROD in cartoon block typeface, FROM ALL OF US in script.
DS0009 Vertical elongated token image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. Mickey holding wand with star above him, MAINTENANCE, CHRISTMAS PARTY, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT, 2006. Blank back. Pressed on the large "Mickey USA" dollar token that was once vended via a converted change machine in Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, Critter Country.
We are thankful for the image of this elongated token . However, we know little about its history and would welcome any additional information. Your email or anony-mouse note would be most welcome if you have additional facts about this coin.
DS0007
This number is an open chronological placeholder for a possible future coin.
DS0008 Backstamp: MERRY CHRISTMAS in script, KEN, GEORGE, EVERETT, KATHIE, GLENN, ROB, BOYD, DAVID, JEFF, RODELIO, LAURA, DANNY, STEPH, ROGER, MIKE, ROD in cartoon block typeface, FROM ALL OF US in script.
-ParkPennies.com would welcome additional details about Mr. Johnson and this coin. Your email or anony-mouse note would be most welcome if you have additional facts to share.
DS0011 Vertical elongated nickel image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. GEORGE MEYER, Portrait of George Meyer, 37 YEARS OF SERVICE, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. Early low height etched grip variation. Very similar to the DS0011a and DS0012. Available January 31st, 2007. Presented / distributed January 31st, 2007.
Backstamp: Blank.
A small number of coins were rolled and distributed with this low height gripper die before the grip slot was enhanced.
Coin(s) from this die are believed to have been included in the framed set presented to George Meyer on his retirement. Die was damaged when machine jammed at the retirement party on January 31st, 2007.
See also the George Meyer coin variations page and the George Meyer Retirement page.
DS0011a Vertical elongated nickel image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. GEORGE MEYER, Portrait of George Meyer, 37 YEARS OF SERVICE, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. High, smooth, machine engraved gripper variation. Very similar to the DS0011 and DS0012. Available January 31st, 2007.
Backstamp: Blank.
A specially marqueed single die nickel press machine held this coin die at the retirement party on January 31st, 2007. The machine was available to guests who wished to press elongated nickel souvenir mementos of the day. Two attendees estimated that about 120 coins were pressed by party guests before a jam damaged this die.
Coin(s) from this die are believed to have been included in the framed set presented to George Meyer on his retirement.
See also the George Meyer coin variations page and the George Meyer Retirement page.
DS0012 Vertical elongated nickel image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. GEORGE MEYER, Portrait of George Meyer, 37 YEARS OF SERVICE, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT. High, smooth, machine engraved gripper die that features a greater distance between the grip and the words "George Meyer". Very similar to the DS0011 and DS0011a. Presented / distributed January 31st, 2007.
Backstamp: Horizontal "DISNEYLAND ® RESORT".
A limited number of DS0012 coins were pressed on this secondary die. Coin(s) from this die are believed to have been included in the framed set presented to George Meyer on his retirement. Reports to ParkPennies.com suggest that approximately 80 coins were pressed before this die cracked and separated into two pieces.
See also the George Meyer coin variations page and the George Meyer Retirement page.
Detail comparison of the George Meyer die variations. From top to bottom:
The DS0011 low height, etched grip, blank back.
The DS0011a higher, smooth machine engraved grip, blank back.
The DS0012 short, smooth machine engraved grip that with a greater distance between "George Meyer" and the grip, horizontal backstamp reads "DISNEYLAND ® RESORT".
See also the George Meyer coin variations page and the George Meyer Retirement page.
DS0013
This number is an open chronological placeholder for a possible future coin.
DS0014 Vertical elongated penny image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. Eddie Garcia, Portrait of Eddie Garcia, 13 YEARS OF SERVICE, DISNEYLAND ® RESORT, no border. Distributed April 27, 2007.
Backstamp: Blank
A limited number of these coins were made in advance by the Disneyland Arcade Shop and then presented / distributed at Mr. Garcia's retirement on April 27, 2007.
ParkPennies.com is still gathering information for future updates. Coin first reported to Robert Hoff by Bill Hogarth.
See also the Eddie Garcia Retirement page.
DS0018 & CM0028 Horizontal Back Stamp image:
WORLD FAMOUS, KEN, EVERETT, KATHIE, GLENN, ROB, BOYD, JEFF, RODEL, LAURA, DANNY, STEPH, ROGER, MIKE, RODRIGO, JORGE, JESSE, NATHAN, DAVE. CREW 2009. (This backstamp was used on both the DS0018 and CM0028)
DS0019 Vertical elongated token image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Santa Mickey with gift (image from seasonal nickel set) 2009 DISNEYLAND "R" RESORT "C" DISNEY, wire border. Nickel sized token image from the DL0384 with the horizontal 2006 replaced by a vertical 2009. Nickel-sized image pressed on the small "no cash value" brass token. (DS0019 and DS0020 use same obverse.) Distributed year end, 2006.
Back stamp:
ELECTRO MECHANICAL TECH, KEN, EVERETT,
KATHIE, GLENN, ROB, BOYD,
JEFF, RODEL, LAURA, DANNY,
STEPH, RODGER, RODRIGO, JORGE,
JESSE, NATHAN & DAVID
PLNR. STEVE, MGR. JOEL
This obverse elongated token image first "etched" then given some modification via "3-D" engraving and used for both the DS0019 and DS0020.
Distributed to Electro Mechanical Shop Team Members. Each person received three coins. One coin pressed on large tokens and two pressed on small tokens, for at total issue of 41. Given as Christmas gifts to / by this shop around 12/23/09.
DS0020 Vertical elongated token image engraved by the Disneyland Arcade Shop at The Disneyland Resort. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Santa Mickey with gift (image from seasonal nickel set) 2009 DISNEYLAND "R" RESORT "C" DISNEY, wire border.
Nickel sized token image from the DL0384 with the horizontal 2006 replaced by a vertical 2009. Nickel-sized image pressed on the small "no cash value" brass token. (DS0019 and DS0020 use same obverse.) Distributed year end 2006.
Back stamp: MERRY CHRISTMAS, STEVE, TOM, DEBBIE, DAVE R, DAVE M, DAVE L, BRENDA, FROM THE PICTORIAL TEAM
This obverse coin image first "etched" then given some modification via "3-D" engraving and used for both the DS0019 and DS0020.
Distributed to Pictorial Team members. One coin pressed on large tokens and two pressed on small tokens. Given as Christmas gifts to / by this shop around 12/23/09.
This guide is believed complete as of 1/30/10 and is usually current between updates. If you have knowledge of a coin not listed, or additional information / corrections / images please contact ParkPennies.com.
DS0020 Horizontal Backstamp pressed on the small "no cash value" brass token: MERRY CHRISTMAS, STEVE, TOM, DEBBIE, DAVE R, DAVE M, DAVE L, BRENDA, FROM THE PICTORIAL TEAM.
This guide is believed complete as of 6/20/10 and is usually current between updates. If you have knowledge of a coin not listed, or additional information / corrections / images please contact ParkPennies.com.
Please use this link for an Introduction to all Disneyland Resort Pressed Pennies Collections.
Editor's note: We are often reminded that the preferred numismatic term is "Elongated Coins". However, as the rebellious, risk taking, devil may care ParkPennies.com contributors that we are, temptation often gets the better of us. As a result, you may see the more casual, fun terms like: pressed pennies, flattened pennies, crushed pennies, squashed pennies, rolled pennies, mashed pennies, smashed pennies, stamped pennies, squished pennies, smushed pennies, stretched pennies, memory pennies, keepsake pennies, flat pennies, and souvenir medallions to describe these fun penny souvenirs.
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