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The TDRB Tokyo Disneyland Resort
Pressed Penny or Medal Book Guide
We really didn't know how to list these penny book medals. They are heavy, oblong, copper, engraved and associated with elongated souvenirs, but, they were not pressed in penny machines! They are simulated elongated souvenirs, medals or "coins". What to do? Give them their own page!
There is a long story behind these books, that I really can't tell. However, here is the short version edited a bit... Some very nice folks came up with the idea of placing an elongated coin in the cover of a penny book, which they patented. A new twist on a staple souvenir item, that became very popular. Several amusement / theme parks like Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm and others offered the books for sale. (You probably have at least seen some of these books if you don't already collect them.)
Well, at long last, Disneyland finally offered what was titled "The First Edition" Penny Collector book, also known as The First Edition Penny Book. It featured a solid copper, exclusive and limited issue DL0146 elongated coin in the cover! Yes, you had to buy a $7.00 book to get the coin, but many park guests were more than happy to do so. Not too long after that all too shortly lived penny book was first chased by frantic Disneyland pressed penny collectors, a Tokyo Disneyland book appeared. Sadly, just as the patented design Penny Collector books quickly disappeared from Disneyland and was replaced by other pressed penny books, so were the the Tokyo Disneyland books with medals in their covers. However, they do live on here and as prized editions in many Disneyland elongated souvenir collections. Today penny-in-the-cover penny collection books are offered by hundreds of museums, space centers, national and state parks, zoos, aquariums, theme restaurants, and theme parks. Maybe they will return to the Disney Parks someday?
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(Horizontal image) MICKEY MOUSE; full body Mickey Mouse on right, TOKYO DISNEYLAND® ©DISNEY.
This is a "manufactured" or simulated ec often called a "Medal". |
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tcb01 Penny Collector Book 1 |
This is the first Tokyo Disneyland Book to have a medal in the cover. This book and the tcb01 Book 2 that followed it each contained a tcb01 simulated elongated coin or medal in the cover. The only way to obtain this medal was to purchase one of these books. |
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tcb01 Penny Collector Book 2 |
This is the second Tokyo Disneyland Book to have a medal in the cover. This book and the tcb01 Book 1 that proceeded it each contained a tcb01 simulated elongated coin or medal in the cover. The only way to obtain this medal was to purchase one of these books. |
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(Horizontal image) 20 YEARS, castle 20th anniversary logo, TOKYO DISNEYLAND® ©DISNEY.
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tcb02 Penny Collector Book |
This is the third Tokyo Disneyland Book to have a medal in the cover. This book contained a tcb02 simulated elongated coin or medal in the cover. The only way to obtain this medal was to purchase this book. |
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TCB0A Penny Collecting Book |
This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.
Please note that long term storage of medals in these books is not recommended.
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TCB0B Penny Collecting Book |
This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.
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TCB0C Penny Collecting Book |
This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.
Please note that long term storage of medals in these books is not recommended.
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TCB0D Penny Collecting Book |
This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.
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TCB0D Penny Collecting Book |
The Tokyo Disneyland 25th Anniversary penny collecting book. Has 54 pockets and sold for 1300 Yen in Japan or about $13.00 US in 2008.
This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a "pressed penny" or medal in its covers as do some of the books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide. There is only a graphic image of a metal souvenir on the cover. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.
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TCB0E Penny Collecting Book |
The Tokyo Disneyland 25th Anniversary penny collecting book... KEY CHAIN! This product is new to Disney collectibles. The tiny key ring penny collection book is made of a soft silicone and features eight elongated souvenir pockets, each large enough to hold a Tokyo Disneyland elongated souvenir.
Cost at the park is 780 Yen, about $7.50 USD in 2008.
The exceptionally beautiful elongated coin inside the book pocket is shown for illustration purposes only. 
Please note that long term storage of medals in these books is not recommended. |
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Larger Blue Mickey Mouse Pressed Penny Holder Image |
Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.
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Larger Red Minnie Mouse Pressed Penny Holder Image |
Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.
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Larger Pooh Pressed Penny Holder Image |
Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.
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Larger Marie Pressed Penny Holder Image |
Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.
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Larger Stitch Pressed Penny Holder Image |
Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.
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Larger Mickey Mouse Pressed Penny Holder Image |
Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.
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